What kind of ceremony do you want?
At-home weddings give lots of options to what kind of ceremony you want. Are you wanting super simple, or a full-fledged wedding? You have options.
You will need to get someone to perform the ceremony for you. You can hire an officiant through your county-approved list, or the local pastor to make it religious, or even a friend/family member if they have the credentials to marry legally.
Another option is to hire an online wedding company to do the ceremony. This is beneficial if you want others to join without having to travel, or even keep it private. This helps cut down the costs even more because of the overall affordability of virtual weddings in relation to traditional weddings.
Bring the love to your home.
It all starts in the heading: at home. Transform your living room, bedroom, or backyard to the wedding station.
Maybe you feel your home isn’t up to snuff on having a special moment. Host your wedding at a family or friends’ home that you deem more appropriate for the occasion.
A factor to consider, is how many guests you plan to invite. If just a few close friends and family, inside works perfectly.
More than a dozen may make the quarters a bit cramped and crowded, so heading outside might be a better option.
Decor! Make it how you want.
You can do absolutely nothing and still have it amazing. Just make sure that you’ve tidied up a bit—so dirty clothes and last night’s TV dinner aren’t lingering around!
You can also go simplistic by having bouquets of flowers to transform the space into a little oasis of serenity. Flowers enlighten both the visual and smelling and olfactory senses.
You may take it one step further with a backdrop of a wedding arch or picture of the happy couple.
Inside the house, decorations can be minimal.
When hosting outside, chairs make it more comfortable and convenient for guests. Flowers and stringers create an ambiance of a luxurious destination wedding. Having a wedding arch where the couple and the officiant perform the ceremony can be a great added bonus without a heavy cost.
Easy reception with simple and intimate touches.
Since you are getting married at home, the reception is quite simple and convenient.
You already have a small guest list, so snacks and drinks after the wedding won’t be intimidating. Charcuterie boards—with wines and other drinks—are an easy, affordable option.
If you’re outside, speakers for music can transform your place into a lounging reception with dancing options.
Your reception after the "wedding at home" can be simple and intimate, depending on your needs.
