Unique Wedding Ideas Guests Will Never Forget

16. For a Backyard Wedding, Use The Swimming Pool as Part of the Scenery

If you are having your wedding in your own backyard or renting a large house to have a more intimate ceremony, there’s a chance that there might be a backyard swimming pool. Instead of trying to hide the swimming pool or pretend like it’s not there, you should try to embrace it. A pool can actually be a lot of fun to use it as part of the outdoor decor. If your ceremony goes into the night, you can use lights to eliminate the pool, a bridge to walk over the pool, floating decorations, and so much more.

Some people even go one step further by making the pool a centerpiece for their wedding ceremony. One of the best uses of a pool I’ve seen is when a couple has their ceremony with the pool in the background, and it makes a very cool reflection for the photographers to take a few photos while you say your vows. Others will take advantage of the paved backyard space to place the tables for the reception around the pool. Just keep in mind that if some people get drunk and crazy, someone might end up in the pool. Always take safety precautions, or consider inviting a lifeguard certified in CPR.