A wedding at Madison Square Garden is pretty far from a backyard tent, but having the right location matters, regardless of size or budget. The best sites influence what follows, from the ceremony to the reception.

If you want to use an outdoor setting, such as a park or the yard of your childhood home, you should look into an event rental company. Outfits like Nashville's Ultimate Party Tents and Events handle the boring bits for you, bringing and wrangling the tents, tables, chairs, and lighting. With everything else covered, you can focus on your special day instead of logistics.