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Perfect for those of you who are tying the knot this summer in an at-home gathering or a micro wedding<\/a>! Why not celebrate your love in laidback style by hosting a casual wedding potluck BBQ, instead of a traditional sitdown reception? That way, all your dearest family and friends can feel right at home while savoring summer BBQ favorites that each one brings along to share.<\/p>\n

Choose an open-air venue, like your own family backyard or patio—or for a larger guest list, perhaps a picnic grove for hire. Then, take inspiration from these heartwarming (and tummy-filling!) ideas we’re featuring for a summer wedding<\/a> that brings together family, friends, food and fun in a potluck BBQ gathering to remember!<\/p>\n

"I Do" BBQ Ideas from Food to Favors<\/h2>\n

Here are creative and delish ways to have that relaxed, at-home feel at your potluck-style BBQ, while still celebrating the main event, your wedding!<\/p>\n

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Send the word out via an invite<\/strong> like this Laidback Cookout Party Invitation<\/a> (1) from Basic Invite. You can slip in a card to let your guests know that this will be a potluck event, so they can get their special BBQ recipes ready!<\/p>\n

Some super-flavorful faves we suggest are these Backyard Baby Back Ribs<\/a> (2), recipe from KC Masterpiece<\/strong>, that are basted while grilling with a mixture of lager beer, spicy brown mustard, and KC Masterpiece® Sweet Honey and Molasses Barbecue Sauce®.<\/p>\n

Perfect sides<\/strong> to pair with the ribs would be Hickory Pit Beans<\/a> (4) that can be ordered online from Jack Stack BBQ—thick, smoky-sweet and loaded with chunks of their famous hickory-smoked brisket. They’re delivered frozen, so just defrost and heat through to serve! Plus another BBQ classic, this Creamy Coleslaw<\/a> (3) recipe from Oyster and Onion, with a sweet and tangy dressing of chopped pickles, pickle juice, finely chopped onions, vinegar and paprika—made creamy with milk or half-and-half. And for must-have munchies, ORE-IDA Grilled French Fries<\/a> (6) from My Food and Family that go straight from the pack to a disposable foil pan to heat through on the grill!<\/p>\n

To complete the menu, serve refreshments<\/strong> in an ice-filled tub holding "Put a Lid on It" Mason Jar Cocktails<\/a> (8). Such a cute and cool way to serve cocktails, mocktails, juices and punch in mini mason jars, courtesy of  Betty Crocker. And a playful BBQ-themed cake<\/a> (5), inspired by Kotecki’s "I-Do BBQ" picnic menu.<\/p>\n

Take advantage of being outdoors by planning simple lawn games<\/strong> with a wedding twist. Like this "Put a Ring on It" Ring-Toss game<\/a> (7) (image from Oriental Trading) that you can easily DIY. Then, for wedding favors<\/strong>, have each guest "Take Home S’more Love"<\/a> (9) as found on Crafts by Amanda, with these printable tags<\/a> provided.<\/p>\n

For more ideas on what BBQ faves to serve or what to bring as potluck to share, check these posts out:<\/p>\n

What to Serve Your Guests at a Casual Wedding Reception<\/a><\/p>\n

A July 4th Wedding Picnic at Home in Red, White and Blue!<\/a><\/p>\n

Plan a Hip and Modern Rehearsal Dinner BBQ<\/a><\/p>\n

Beach Picnic Party Ideas: Must-try Potluck Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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