A friend of mine had a surprise wedding in her backyard and it was one of the most special weddings I have been to.

They did it as thier engagement/ housewarming party even though they had been angaged a while and had the house a while they worded the invitation in a way that basically said they thought it was time they celebrated thie engagement and house with family and friends.

So my friend had her hair done for the day and make up but just wore some nice pants and a top to begin with, then at a certain time, she went and got changed as did her husband to be he then came out and they had another friend announce it, he stood at thier home made alter/ decorated monkey bars and then she came around the side and walked down the aisle to him.

She had even had her cousin whom she was really close to, become a celebrant to marry them.

Everyone was so pleased with the day, her mum and sister were beside themselves but so happy for her...

She just made sure her cake wasn't recognisable as a wedding cake just a nicely decorated cake that would suit an egagement party.

they also put poles up and placed chains from one to the other hanging jars with tea lights in them the effect was amazing when they were all lit up...

The invitations also had a peom which I helped her with thatw as worded in a way so that people knew to be there by a certain time.

The catering they had was great and it all just worked out really well.

Hope this helps.