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Home is Where the Wedding Is
Having a small guest list? Why not have an at-home wedding? When it comes to choosing a venue for your wedding, you might not have to look any farther than your own backyard. At home weddings are becoming increasingly popular, especially for couples who want to add a personal touch to their weddings.
For many couples, an at-home wedding means a small guest list.
We for instance, had only 50 people at their wedding, which was
outdoors on our property which had a huge garden for tables and an area
behind the house for the actual ceremony..
If you are having your wedding outdoors at your home or the home
of a friend or relative, chances are you will have to rent a tent, as
well as tables, chairs, and linens – which can add quite a bit to your
costs. Even if you are having the wedding indoors, there’s a chance you
won’t have enough tables and chairs to accommodate everyone. Unless you
are making dinner yourselves or having family do it, you will also have
to hire an outside caterer.
There’s also the stress of getting your home ready for the Big Day. (Trust me. I know all about this one. We had our outdoor wedding at our home and it was a lot of work getting our digs ready!) To reduce your workload, enlist friends and family (we sure did!) to help get your house ready. Also, have them help decorate, which can reduce your costs.
Last, but not least – make sure your bathroom facilities can handle the wear and tear of frequent use. If not, consider renting portable restrooms. The last thing you want on your wedding day is an overflowing toilet!
The Fish Creek iHouse s an ideal location for small weddings. Our lovely wrap around porch offers beautiful, panoramic, unobstructed views of the Tobacco Root Mountains.. Literally bordering the Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest, we offer a natural backdrop for your ceremony. The inn is best suited for small gatherings, up to 25 people, depending on the time of year. The gathering place within the inn, the Main Room, reflects a lodge-style décor with handcrafted cedar walls, oak floors and ambient lighting, creating a cozy background for an intimate reception of friends and family. The focal point is a hand set granite stone fireplace, In the warmer weather, you are invited to take advantage of the inn's two decks, plus the lawn and garden, ideal for outdoor entertaining.