Weddings at Home
Weddings are planned for months, coordinating all your efforts into one magical day. Holding your wedding at home, family friends or relatives can provide a really intimate wedding day for you and your guests.
In the early stages of planning, do consider if hiring a venue is suited for you. If you live a fair distance to town, or live in a pretty part of the world and have the space to hold a wedding why not consider having the wedding reception at home. Even hiring a holiday house is a great idea, a home away from home. This may require a larger block than your average suburban block, as you may need a marquee for larger guest numbers.
There are some great advantages to weddings at a private residence, especially if you have children or elderly attending your wedding. If need be the children have their toys, change of clothes, and most things they will need to feel relaxed and comfortable for a late night. Weddings can be really exciting for children; however it can tire them just as quickly. Grandparents can relax in the lounge room and put their feet up, and still be part of the wedding celebrations.
A marquee, tables and chairs can be hired from your local party supplier. This will save guests constantly in the house, and create a social environment for everyone. Consider hiring a mobile cold room to store your drinks, wedding cake and food provisions if guests are camping over.
Mobile Caterers can work with you to create a menu perfect for your wedding, and will generally be less expensive than a plated dinner at a restaurant or venue with in-house catering team. Mobile caterers are perfect for weddings at home, as they can provide Catering Finger Foods after the ceremony and a substantial dinner to follow. Dessert can be provided, or to keep costs down ask about using your wedding cake for dessert. The wedding cake can be cut and plated, with bowls of cream and Berry Sauce to be self served as suited. A fruit platter is also a great addition.
If you are interested in having your wedding at home, contact your party hire and catering specialist for wedding ideas. They can be extremely helpful with planning tips, to ensure every last detail is organised. Having a wedding at home does not need to be stressful, and can be the perfect night. There is no need to rush away for an 11pm curfew if the venue closes or if you feel like staying up late chatting with your bride’s maids.
