Backyard weddings are more popular than ever! It’s not hard to envision your friends and family gathered together to commemorate your love in a place where you feel comfortable. It is a wonderful option for a Palm Beach wedding.
Imagine our delight when this couple shared their amazing backyard wedding for $14k with us. They chose to celebrate at the bride’s grandfather’s home in Jupiter. With its incredible foyer for the ceremony and picturesque backyard for the reception, it was the perfect wedding location for them.
Read on for the full cost breakdown of their Jupiter Backyard Wedding. And don’t miss the “note from the couple” below for their thoughts on how they made this exquisite day possible.
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- Photographer: Sonju Photography
Quick Facts – Jupiter Backyard Wedding
- Guest Count: 40
- Ceremony and Reception Venue: Private Residence in Jupiter
- Total Costs: $14, 022
Wedding Essentials ($4,226)
- Invitations and Stationary: $241
- Dessert Smore’s Cart: $350
- Photographer: $2,250
- Videographer: $1,385
Reception and Ceremony ($4,380)
- Ceremony and Reception Venue: $0
- Food – Paella: $1,430
- Drinks: $950
- Bartender: $500
- DJ and Lighting: $1,500
Attire and Beauty ($3,050)
- Wedding Dress: $1,352
- Bridal Shoes: $63
- Groom’s Attire: $1,150
- Rings: $150
- Hair and Makeup: $335
Other Costs ($2,787)
- Rentals: $1,604
- Valet: $662
- Other Costs: $100 (Marriage License)
Note from the Couple
We asked the bride and groom to tell us about their planning and budgeting process, and this is what they had to say:
Growing up, I spent a lot of time at my grandparents’ house on the Loxahatchee River. It has always been a nostalgic place for me. So with my grandmother’s passing in 2013, this place had even more meaning. Hosting our wedding at the house made it feel like she was a part of this special day.
Also, you can’t beat the sunsets there. They are gorgeous! So if you have a location that is special you and your fiance, definitely try to make that work.
My suggestion for a wedding budget is pick out some things that are important to you to splurge on. For us, it was photography (thanks Sonju Photography) and the wedding dress. Additionally, having valet was essential to making our home venue possible.
We got lucky with our location being free, but did have the cost of liquor, wine, and beer bar. We chose to have a smore’s cart instead cake (less dishes) and one large pot of paella instead of a large buffet or plated meal. Our guests actually loved the touches. So they were memorable and helped with the budget.”
– The Couple
A BIG thanks to the couple for sharing their lovely Jupiter Backyard Wedding! Also thanks to Sonju Photography for the beautiful photos.
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