In our difficult times more and more couples opt for micro weddings, elopements and at home weddings reducing guest lists and costs. Today I’d like to share some tips and ideas to host a wedding at home, which has its own benefits: a sense of familiarity, undeniable charm, and unique sentiment makes for a day that’s original and noteworthy.
Since residences are rarely suited for events and large gatherings, private homes need considerable attention when it comes to finalizing logistics like lighting, parking, and additional rentals. Depending on the size of your home—and that of your guest list—it’s important to consider factors like catering, landscape design, ceremony setup, and décor.
Adapt The Space To New Needs
Eliminate the need for transportation by organizing all of your wedding prep—as well as your wedding party’s—within rooms of your home venue. Make it easy for your guests, and yourself, by adapting your space to fit all of your event’s hosting needs. Bring in power generators, restroom trailers, additional lounge seating, etc.
you can easily include your pets into your at home wedding as they don't have to be transported anywhere
a virtual living room wedding with live streaming is a great idea for an at home wedding during Covid
Have a Weather Plan
Be flexible and ready for a plan B in case of rain or inclement weather. Depending on the formality of your event, choose a tent that’s as casual or refined as your day-of style and décor.
a backyard wedding arch done with blooms and greenery and a large banner and the couple's dog taking part in the wedding
a bright boho living room styled for a wedding reception is a great idea, with bold fresh and dried florals and a woven screen
Get Creative With Your Surroundings
Embracing the uniqueness of your surroundings (no matter the venue) is a great way to make sure your wedding day vision comes to life. If your home’s location is as special as the home itself, make sure to embrace any one-of-a-kind views throughout your ceremony or reception. Share these spots with your photographers and guests so they, too, can take stunning photographs.
a couple sitting on their porch for a couple of cozy shots at their wedding is a lovely idea
a couple's terrace styled with pampas grass, lush blooms, candles and crates with vases plus boho rugs
Consider a Clean-Up Crew
Consider a cleaning crew to help prep their home for a weekend of guests and events. A spotless home will guarantee that any clutter doesn’t come across in your day-of photos. Consider hiring help for clean-up after the wedding, too.
a cozy and intimate at home wedding ceremony at the fireplace, with lush and cool boho wedding decor
a cozy and small boho wedding reception right in the dining room at home, styled with candles and lush blooms and foliage
Strategize The Catering
From a catering perspective, working in someone’s home requires a few extra steps: checking for a water source, power source, and other lighting needs as well as bringing in all of the required equipment for cooking and service.
a cute and intimate at-home elopement with the ceremony right in the living room is a lovely idea
a little pink reception space right on the terrace of the house, with lush floral blooms, shiny fringe and candles
a lush backyard wedding arch with neutral, burgundy and red blooms and greenery showing off the wedding dress
a lush floral wedding altar created right in the living room and refined mismatching chairs for a lovely at home wedding
Mix-and-Match Furnishings
For couples who want to stay away from rentals, mixing chairs and other furnishings that are found within your home can add whimsy and charm to your design scheme and décor.
a natural and modern boho wedding at home, with lots of greenery and pampas grass in large shabby chic vases is a stylish idea
a porch styled with lush florals in bold fall shades, with greenery and candles on the steps is a lovely boho wedding ceremony space
a pretty and romantic at home elopement with a small and intimate reception right in the kitchen
a refined wedding setting with empty frames, lush florals, candles and candle lanterns for a wedding at home
Emphasize Intimacy
An irreplaceable perk of having a wedding in your own home is the intimacy that comes with itю Your entertainment should most definitely highlight intimacy, as well as all other elements throughout your event. I hope that we managed to inspire you to have such a wedding and enjoy it a lot having organized it right.
a trailer rented as an additional dressing room for guests is a perfect idea to keep it all comfortable
a wedding arch with lush pink blooms and grasses, with pebbles and rope created right on the terrace of the house
a wedding ceremony that took place right in the living room - just add rugs and lush florals to create a mood and an ambience
a wedding lounge at home, in the veranda, with potted greenery and fluffy pillows and candles
an at home wedding with a decorated staircase, with greenery and pampas grass is a lovely idea