4 Steps to Start Planning Your Backyard Wedding
Congratulations on your engagement! Now that you’ve got your wedding planning notebook, bridal magazines, and Pinterest boards ready, you may be wondering where to start. Don’t worry, you’re not alone!
A backyard wedding is a fantastic choice, providing the stunning Front Range as your backdrop and the comfort of a familiar setting without any time constraints. So, how do you begin planning?
With over 20 years of experience, FLEXX Productions is here to help turn your vision for your big day into a reality. Here are the first four steps to planning your backyard wedding!
Pick a Date
The first step is to choose a date for your wedding. When you start asking for quotes from vendors, the first thing they will usually want to know is your wedding date. This helps them check if they are available, especially since the busy wedding season is from May to September.
Contrary to popular belief, backyard weddings aren’t just for summer. Our tent styles can include walls and heating, making a winter wonderland wedding possible. Contact our Event Specialist team to check availability and discuss your wedding vision.
Choose a Tent
It’s important to consider the weather when planning a backyard wedding, which poses the most significant risk. Colorado’s notoriously unpredictable weather can change quickly, even on sunny days. Selecting a tent for your wedding helps ensure the event can go on, regardless of the weather. Additionally, a tent offers essential shade for your guests during hot, sunny days.
At FLEXX Productions, we offer various tent sizes to cater to intimate gatherings of five guests or grand celebrations of 500 guests or more. From majestic high peak frames to aesthetically pleasing translucent sailcloth tents and customizable Clearspan tents, we have the perfect tent style to complement the ambiance of your backyard wedding.
Explore our comprehensive video showcasing each tent style to find the ideal match for your special day!
Select Your Table Size & Chairs
As you plan your wedding, determining the seating arrangements for your guests is crucial. Consider these questions to guide your decisions:
- Would you prefer a traditional head table or sweetheart table, or to sit amongst your guests?
- Would you like your guests to be seated at individual round tables or one long table?
- Do you need both ceremony and reception chairs, or can your groomsmen move the chairs after the ceremony?
At FLEXX, we offer a wide range of tables and chairs for your wedding. Whether you’re looking for traditional tables and chairs for adults or kid-sized options for the little ones, we have you covered.
Design your Tablescape
Designing your tablescape is the most enjoyable part. You can finally put all those Pinterest boards you’ve been saving to use! With that in mind, start with a color scheme, an aesthetic, or a vision board outlining what you’d like to achieve. This will help you select your wedding linens for tablecloths, napkins, and more. We have hundreds of colors to choose from to match your color scheme!
At FLEXX, our showroom in Northern Colorado is the perfect place to design your tablescape with one of our knowledgeable Event Specialists. They have years of experience in the wedding industry and are happy to assist you in creating your dream tablescape while answering any questions about the wedding planning process. Can’t make it to our showroom? Contact us today to request complimentary linen samples in the mail!
Find the Best Backyard Wedding Rentals at FLEXX
Planning a backyard wedding requires careful consideration of several key elements, including selecting a suitable date, choosing an appropriate tent, selecting tables and chairs, and designing a beautiful tablescape. By following these steps and working with experienced professionals, you can create a memorable and personalized backyard wedding that reflects your unique style and vision.
At FLEXX Productions, we have over 20 years of experience working with couples to help them bring their dream day to life. Check out our testimonials page with reviews from some of our FLEXX couples to explore our services in action. Ready to start planning your special day? Call our Event Specialist team to get started!