Backyard bbq wedding reception decor

Gettin’ married soon and thinking of having a backyard BBQ for your reception? Join the club! When I was doing research for my backyard wedding menu, I read a book by Michael Flowers and Donna Bankhead called Catering Your Own Wedding: Easy Ways to Do it Yourself in Style, which inspired me to write this […]

Here’s the last installment of the DIY wedding reception series I’ve been sharing with you this week (you can see all the posts here). Shopping for a big event like a wedding reception is not like a normal grocery run, and there are a few tips I’ve picked up to make it a little easier. These tips can be helpful for a range of parties, too — whether you’re cooking for 50 at a graduation barbecue, or 200 at a wedding reception.

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