{"id":539533,"date":"2015-01-18T17:10:04","date_gmt":"2015-01-18T23:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/what-junebug-loves\/?p=539533"},"modified":"2021-02-09T12:46:46","modified_gmt":"2021-02-09T18:46:46","slug":"sweet-simple-backyard-wedding-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/sweet-simple-backyard-wedding-california\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweet and Simple Backyard Wedding in California"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/what-junebug-loves\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539540\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/37\/54\/3754949efb0135e6.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-7\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ashley and Jeff&rsquo;s backyard wedding was inspired by feminine details and classic elements, making for a lovely and natural celebration. Having your wedding in a familiar place, like a parents&rsquo; backyard, can result in such calm and ease, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aperturaphoto.com\/our-team\/erwin-darmali\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Erwin Darmali<\/a> of <a href=\"http:\/\/aperturaphoto.com\/\">Apertura<\/a>&nbsp;perfectly captured these emotions through his lens. A couple of precious flower girls are a wonderful bonus, and these two brought so much joy to the story of Ashley and Jeff&rsquo;s wedding day.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Couple:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ashley and Jeff<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Private Residence, Pasadena, California<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Inspiration:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Simple, girly and natural. The wedding was at my parents home in the backyard which is situated at the edge of the Angeles National Forest. I&rsquo;ve always been a nature girl and when my parents were looking for a new home during my childhood I saw it in the local newspaper and showed my mom. I&rsquo;ve grown up in the woods and I wanted the focus to be on my home.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539534\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/36\/cf\/36cfc874853aab87.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-1\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539535\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/9f\/84\/9f848365cebd3b23.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-2\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539536\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/32\/3f\/323fa8baddce8301.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-3\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539537\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4e\/8a\/4e8a89a97a7044d8.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-4\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539538\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/dc\/8c\/dc8c008bfbe11c2c.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-5\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539539\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/2e\/2b\/2e2b4f6126fd7e7e.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-6\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539541\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/72\/31\/723140a76db0d4cf.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-8\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539542\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/cb\/bd\/cbbd35891498ea7c.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-9\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539543\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/2d\/f6\/2df652e0480a499f.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-10\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539544\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/fb\/42\/fb42442f7a10cd68.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-11\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539545\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/1f\/4f\/1f4f238fad96cb54.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-12\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539546\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/55\/e2\/55e224b9dc9bb448.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-13\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539547\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/cf\/7d\/cf7d97a21a754c2b.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-14\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539548\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e0\/16\/e016ced5e935d864.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-15\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539549\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/88\/36\/8836c683f266b5c2.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-16\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539550\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/cc\/c6\/ccc6a7a8f45dd328.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-17\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539551\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/12\/c2\/12c2642e399e241c.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-18\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539552\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b1\/49\/b149540888e8c5b0.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-19\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539553\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/89\/0f\/890fe7b03162c66b.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-20\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539554\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/21\/0a\/210a3ba88e6c6adc.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-21\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539555\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/18\/bc\/18bcd214385e45f1.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-22\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539556\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/fd\/a4\/fda41ac0ba7ee186.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-23\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539557\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b9\/fa\/b9fa7022ec13df8d.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet-Backyard-Wedding-Apertura-Inc-24\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Moment:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>The first look. I was so excited and nervous but once I was with him I felt so calm.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Couple Recommends:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Chef Ray from Pop Champagne and Dessert Bar did a phenomenal job, everyone told us the food was on point!<br>\nErwin Darmali from Apertura Photography was so professional and made us feel comfortable and never interfered with the day. We couldn&rsquo;t be happier with the final results, we really feel he captured our special day.<br>\nBeautiful Day Bridal was a dream to work with. They worked so hard to get all our dresses and tuxes fitted in time.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Photography &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aperturaphoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apertura Inc.<\/a><br>\nVenue &ndash; Private Residence<br>\nFloral Design &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bvfloralconcepts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bobbe Vagell Floral Concepts<\/a><br>\nCatering &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.popchampagnebar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pop Champagne &amp;&nbsp;Dessert Bar<\/a><br>\nCake &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cakerybakery.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cakery Bakery<\/a><br>\nLive Music &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.downbeat.la\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AMFM<\/a><br>\nVideography &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andyxcao.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andy Cao<\/a><br>\nHair Styling &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kimsunyoung.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Young Kim<\/a><br>\nWedding Dress &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/beautifuldaywedding.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beautiful Day Wedding<\/a><br>\nBridesmaids&rsquo; Apparel &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/beautifuldaywedding.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beautiful Day Wedding<\/a><br>\nGroom&rsquo;s Apparel &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/beautifuldaywedding.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beautiful Day Wedding<\/a><br>\nGroomsmen&rsquo;s Apparel &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/beautifuldaywedding.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beautiful Day Wedding<\/a><br>\nRentals &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/lunapartyrentals.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luna Party Rentals<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/townandcountryeventrentals.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Town and Country Event Rentals<\/a><br>\nTransportation &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.premierevaletparking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Premier Valet Service<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to Erwin Darmali of <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/best-wedding-photographers\/LA-photography\/Apertura\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apertura<\/a> for sharing Ashley and Jeff&rsquo;s delightful backyard wedding. For more from Apertura, check out April and Keiri&rsquo;s <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/what-junebug-loves\/modern-sleek-engagement-session-apertura\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">modern and sleek engagement session<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/what-junebug-loves\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/xoxoNicole7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xoxo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.junebugweddings.com\/blog\/xoxo\/xo-nicole.jpg\" alt=\"xoxoNicole\" width=\"105\" height=\"47\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ashley and Jeff&rsquo;s backyard wedding was inspired by feminine details and classic elements, making for a lovely and natural celebration. Having your wedding in a familiar place, like a parents&rsquo; backyard, can result in such calm and ease, and Erwin Darmali of Apertura&nbsp;perfectly captured these emotions through his lens. A couple of precious flower girls are a wonderful bonus, and these two brought so much joy to the story of Ashley and Jeff&rsquo;s wedding day. 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