The {Approximate} Cost of a Backyard Affair

To follow up with a post from last week, I'd like to further discuss the costs of having a backyard wedding. I am finding it very common that brides are unsure of the actual cost of certain services and a tented outdoor wedding is no exception.

For the sake of ease, lets say this backyard wedding is for 100 guests.

The following equipment is absolutely necessary for an outdoor affair:

tent including poles and sidewalls $2000

tent for caterer $150

13 60" round tables $107

2 8 ft banquet tables (head table) $16

5 cabaret tables (cocktails) $34

1 cake table $7

1 8 ft gift table $8

100 basic wood folding chairs $375

13 linens for dinner tables $468

2 linens for head table $59

5 cocktail table linens $105

1 cake table linen $23

1 gift table linen $29

100 napkins $60

dance floor $475

portable restrooms $1000

Total: $4916

Keep in mind that this is a ballpark figure and all the equipment (except for linens) is very basic. I also did not incorporate delivery and set up charges since they vary depending on the company and location but you can estimate at least $500 total.

Now that I have crunched the numbers for you go ahead and decide if an outdoor wedding is for you (and your budget!)