Who says barbecue can’t be upscale? We love the idea of a barbecue backyard wedding, and of course, it can be as casual or as upscale as you like! Not only is a backyard wedding cost effective and ultra-customizable, but barbecue is a favorite food for many. It’s delicious, feels especially Southern, and makes it easy to feed a crowd.

There are tons of ways to take your simple backyard wedding up a level, read on to see our favorite ideas.

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Cute BBQ Wedding Signs

Play up the uniqueness of your backyard BBQ wedding with cute signs! We love these adorable options available on Etsy, they make such a great addition to your outdoor space.

Garden Style Wedding Reception

Enjoy the great outdoors with a garden wedding reception! We love this elegant garden wedding with exposed wooden chairs, simple white tablecloths, and lush, tall greenery and floral centerpieces.

Catering

It may be tempting to grill up dinner yourselves, or have a family member do it. But you may want to consider having professional BBQ catering depending on the size of your guest list. Not only will making & serving the food yourselves take time away from spending it with family, barbecue also can make a lot of smoke and wreck your wedding attire!

Servers

In addition to catering, hiring servers can also make your backyard barbecue wedding feel less like a casual get together and more of an upscale experience. Let guests sit back and relax while food is brought to them, their water glasses are filled, and no one needs to worry about clean up.

Reception Tent

Define the reception space and protect yourself from any inclement weather by tenting your reception! Not only is this a practical idea, it also helps your reception space feel more special and like a special event. Make sure to include beautiful drapery and lighting inside the tent!

Dazzling Decor

The easiest way to upgrade any space is by selecting the right decor! For an upscale feel, we love this ceremony decor. Decorating the aisles of your ceremony space make a backyard wedding feel extra decadent and upscale.

Lighting

In addition to decor, lighting can make a huge difference in the feel of your backyard wedding. For intimate, romantic vibes, include string lights or bistro lights overhead. Chandeliers add glamour, and lanterns and candles add rustic warmth.

Furniture

Make an outdoor space feel intimate and elegant with indoor furniture! We love these antique-feeling chairs and couch, complete with a rug and modern coffee table.

Ceremony Arch Drapery

Make a beautiful ceremony space in your backyard with an arch elegantly draped in chiffon, greenery and florals. This is a gorgeous look for any outdoor ceremony space, not just backyard weddings!

Yard Games

Just because your backyard wedding is upscale doesn’t mean you can’t have games for a little extra fun! Yard games like corn hole, ring toss, and giant Jenga are great ways to keep guests entertained, especially during cocktail hour and the early parts of the reception before the dance floor gets packed.