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19 Charming Backyard Wedding Ideas For Low-Key Couples

Totally relaxed, totally romantic.
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Senior Reporter, HuffPost Life

When it comes to wedding venues, backyard soirees are the epitome of effortless romance.

Thinking of throwing one of these low-key and oh-so lovely celebrations? Get inspired by one of the 19 ideas below. 

1
Say your "I dos" beneath the shade of a big tree.
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2
Use colorful streamers to punch up an outdoor ceremony space.
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3
Write table assignments on an old window pane.
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4
Personalized mason jars make great escort cards and double as drinking glasses too.
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5
Or turn mason jars into decorative mini vases.
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6
Point guests in the right direction with a DIY sign.
Flavio D Photography
7
Provide cozy blankets to keep guests warm well into the night.
Michelle March
8
Set up framed photos from your relatives' wedding days.
Studio 29
9
Hang string lights to create a casual, yet elegant atmosphere.
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10
It adds instant romance.
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11
Serve a buffet of BBQ fare.
Josh Snyder Photography
12
And pair it with lots and lots of ice-cold beer.
Dominique Bader
13
Prop up your dessert table on a pair of whiskey barrels
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14
They work just as well for libations.
Jen Rodriguez
15
Present sweet treats on a rustic tree stump display.
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16
Keep guests of all ages entertained with lawn games like cornhole.
Arte De Vie
17
Or have a giant game of Jenga double as your guest book.
Josh Snyder Photography
18
Adorn a golf cart with flowers and tulle to make it wedding-ready.
Rob Greer Photography
19
At the end of the night, send guests home with something extra sweet.
Vitalic Photo

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