Rachel and David wanted their Seattle wedding to be as heartfelt and personal as possible, so they threw a backyard bash in their family’s garden! With the help of Gather Events, the couple transformed their family home into a lovely summer soiree featuring live jazz, a vintage-inspired cocktail bar, and stunning DIY accents. Photographer Benj Haisch captured every detail of this Seattle garden wedding beautifully, including the gorgeous greenery-forward floral design by July Floral Design. The Couple: Rachel and David The […]
Wedding Ideas: Backyard Wedding
Romantic Mexican Wedding Overlooking Lake Avándaro
Michelle and Pablo’s wedding at a private family home near Lake Avándaro combined laid-back vibes, elegant style, and gorgeous views! The couple had both a civil ceremony and a church ceremony before ending the night at a fabulous lakeside reception. The civil ceremony took place on the back patio of the home, which offered a relaxed setting and a perfect view of the lake. Then they made their way to the intimate community church where the couple exchanged […]
This Constellation-Inspired Kelowna Wedding is Positively Magical
Indian and Western cultures come together in a beautiful way in this backyard Kelowna wedding! Jen and Dhawal payed special tribute to the groom’s Indian heritage before the ceremony with a traditional Baraat procession, Varmala (garland exchange), and a walk around the sacred fire. The ceremony then continued with slight twists on Western wedding traditions, including a mad-lib style vow exchange! With the help of Top Knot Events, the couple created a constellation theme in shades of blue and […]
Magical Estate Wedding in the Middle of a Redwood Forest
Leyla and Mathew love the natural mood of redwood forests, so for their wedding, they brought their guests out to the middle of a forest for two elegant ceremonies and a romantic tented reception. The bride is Persian-American, so the couple decided on having a traditional Persian ceremony to honor her roots following their western ceremony. Photographer Bethany Carlson captured every gorgeous detail of Leyla and Mathew’s estate wedding, including the fresh and greenery-inspired décor the couple chose […]
DIY New England Summer Camp Wedding at Wohelo
Whitney and Ed have always cherished the values of the summer camp the bride used to attend, so when they were searching for their wedding venue, they knew exactly where to look. This very impressive bride decided to design and make her own wedding dress, but there was one catch: she had never sewn before! With a little bit of help from Youtube tutorials, Whitney’s handmade pale green gown ended up hitting all the right notes, and perfectly complemented […]
This Chic Wedding Transformed a Hollywood Director’s Home into a Wedding Venue
When you’re getting married in Hollywood, California, is there any place more idyllic than an industry director’s stately mansion? After seeing these photos of Sam and Kyle’s wedding, we certainly don’t think so! From the courtyard ceremony and reception to all the secluded nooks that were perfect for romantic portraits, we’re in love with this unique space that served not only as the couple’s wedding venue but also as the place they first met. In keeping with their […]
Relaxed Yarramalong Valley Wedding with a Touch of Hollywood Glamour
Bridie and Matt’s Yarramalong Valley wedding was a gorgeous blend of low-key outdoor vibes and old Hollywood glam! Between Bridie’s beaded Karen Willis Holmes gown, Matt’s classic black tux and bowtie, and the classic black and white color palette, we love how this couple’s wedding style felt glamorous, yet totally at home, in their relaxed outdoor venues. From the couple’s ceremony outside the quaint St. Barnabas Church to their totally classic getaway car (complete with tin cans trailing it!), Jason Corroto Photo masterfully […]
Folksy Organic North Carolina Wedding Inspiration at Magpie Meat & Three
This wedding inspiration, which also acted as a vow renewal for the models, at Magpie Meat & Three combined a fresh black and white color palette with pops of sage, metallics, and natural wood for a totally organic feel. Between the rustic lanterns, geometric wicker orbs, and Floressence Flowers‘ horizontal floral installation, we can’t get enough of this North Carolina shoot’s creative ceremony backdrop. We love this bride and groom’s folksy attire that includes a stunning Wild Flower Bridal gown and the […]
Check Out the Amazing Woodwork in this Crafty Backyard Wedding
Ciera and Miles’ crafty backyard wedding takes artistry to a whole new level! Nearly every detail was a DIY masterpiece – from the wood details that were all created by the bride’s parents to the watercolor artwork painted by the bride to the leather coasters made by the groom. And don’t even get us started on the palette donut wall! We love how this couple let the natural beauty of the backyard set the tone for […]