Of course, having the ceremony in your backyard is the cheapest. Here are some of the formalities that go with having an outdoor ceremony that can save you money all around.

 

·        The best way is to have the service in your backyard

·        Choose an open public forum that does not generally have a great deal of people trying to access it, and get the right permits etc. beforehand

·        Opting for an ordained minister rather than a priest etc. is often cheaper. Just be sure to check that whoever you choose can legally perform wedding ceremonies in your area.

·        You can forego the chairs and have the guests standing as long as you host a short ceremony. A nice white or themed linen on the ground for guests to stand on is an elegant touch

·        When going with outdoor ceremony, people often opt for the portable arch because it is easy to transport and just as elegant

·        Of course, you can always host your ceremony at city hall and save your money for the reception. Record the ceremony and host a viewing during the reception

 

Outdoor ceremonies open the door to many themes that can greatly reduce the cost of your wedding and reception. Hawaiian themes and beach themes can help you save money on formal wear, and decorations etc. because people having an outdoor wedding are often casually or island dressed.

 

It makes the ceremony more comfortable for the guests too because they are also dressed casually.

 

Outdoor ceremonies can immediately switch from ceremony to reception which saves some extra money on travel fees too, such as limos etc. The Hawaiian theme will be a great way to have a luau or pig roast reception.