Due to the concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19), many people have had to change their spring and summer plans. For some, this has meant making last-minute changes to their wedding plans due to venues being closed to the public. Even in the face of the unexpected, however, you can still enjoy a great celebration on your special day. You may have a shorter guest list, but you can still have your dream dress, gorgeous decorations, and delicious catering at a backyard wedding. 

What is a Backyard Wedding?

The term simply refers to hosting your wedding in an intimate setting, typically on your personal property, such as a field or your backyard. With popular venues being closed, couples who understandably don’t want to wait for them to reopen are having to relocate wherever they can.

The backyard wedding option allows couples to have an intimate ceremony with several close friends and family members in attendance. However, this depends on how much space is available and how strictly they are willing to follow both the CDC’s and their state’s social distancing recommendations. 

Open Air Gathering

Social distancing is far easier in open spaces, and people are less likely to be as physically close to one another when they have space to move around. More importantly, outside weddings take advantage of the sun.

Sunlight improves people’s moods and is a primary source of Vitamin D, which plays a beneficial role in cellular growth and overall immune system health. Also, sunlight creates unique lighting for priceless wedding photos to capture the smiles and laughter.

Relocating Doesn’t Diminish the Celebration

Even if you have to downscale your guest list, you can still have practically all of the amenities that you would otherwise have had. Backyard weddings can open the way for even more creative decoration, from using trees and fences as backdrops or for hanging frills to building custom stages to rival any venue. Your decorations are only limited by your creativity.

What’s more, you can still have a fully catered reception in your own backyard. That means you don’t have to miss out on all of the hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and other refreshments that you had planned for any other venue. In the long run, you may even save money on venue reservations and arrangements, as well as the cost of catering venues that are difficult to set up. 

If you’re thinking about a backyard wedding in the greater Cincinnati, OH, area, and you are still looking for a top-notch catering service, Hammann’s Catering, Butcher Shop & Deli has been in the catering business for over 25 years. Their family has been in the butcher industry for over 50 years, too, so they know how to prepare and serve quality cuts of meat. Call them today at (513) 858-3237 or visit their website to learn more about their full range of services.