Having a wedding at your home feels more relaxed for your guests in a lot of ways, says wedding planner Kate Reavey.
As the sun sets and guests transition to the next phase of the celebration, create ambiance with the glow of a fire pit. Colis concrete wood-burning fire pit, $349.99, wayfair.com
An arbor can work as a welcoming entrance to the venue, or as a focal point for the ceremony. New England Arbors Sierra arbor and Vida XL Iron Arbor with flower detailed gate, $169.99 and $79.99, wayfair.com
Hiland’s Pyramid propane patio heater in hammered bronze and Legacy’s stainless steel Visual Flame Heater. $254.99 and $188.10, amazon.com
Group Sterno Home’s glass flower solar-powered LED garden lights create a warm glow in the garden. Solpex’s solar-powered LED lights illuminate pathways with vivid snowflake-like patterns of light and shadow. $17.99, wayfair.com, and $44.74 for an eight-pack, amazon.com
Plow & Hearth’s hardwood plank roll-out pathway helps to define the space and keeps guests’ shoes clean and dry. $67.95 for an 8-foot section, amazon.com
GoGo Heel’s Stoppers keep guests in high heels from sinking into grass, gravel or other uneven surfaces. $9.99 amazon.com
Ikea’s outdoor wood Runnen flooring snaps together easily to create defined spaces for the ceremony, cocktail area or after-party. $24.99 for 9 square feet, ikea.com
Used alone or in a group, Ikea’s clear glass Pomp candleholders add a chic touch to the event and are tall enough to keep candles lit if it gets windy. $4.99, ikea.com
