Monday, February 15, 2010

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!)

2 comments:

  1. And most people think that they'll "save money" by having it at their house or outside. Ha! Great post.

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  2. This post is really helpful, there are so many 'hidden' elements with a backyard wedding - the porta-potties alone, ha!

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