Jessica + Ben — An Intimate Backyard Wedding for High School Sweethearts

Documenting a Love-filled Celebration in a Sentimental Space

There are many reasons you might choose to host your wedding backyard style; it creates a uniquely sentimental aspect to your day, can be budget friendly, and also allows the freedom of limitations you might run into at other privately owned venues. For Jessica and Ben it became clear that they chose this route because they valued the extra layer of meaning it would contribute to their day. They were married in the backyard of the bride’s grandparents’ lovely home surrounded by their closest friends and family.

Planning your own backyard wedding? You’re in for a treat! There’s an unmatched intimacy that comes with celebrating at home—your loved ones will feel more relaxed and connected.

A takeaway from this sweet duo’s day were these three tips for pulling off a beautiful backyard wedding without a hitch:

1. Plan Your Layout: Think about where everything will go—ceremony space, dining area, dance floor—you want to make sure there’s enough room for guests to mingle comfortably while the day’s events flow from one to the next.

2. Consider Lighting: As the sun sets, string lights or lanterns can create a cozy atmosphere as day turns into night.

3. Weather Contingency: Always have a backup plan! Whether it’s renting a tent or having access to indoor space, being prepared for unexpected weather is key.

Bonus Tip: Embrace What Makes Your Space Yours: We took bridal portraits in the “Rose Room” which was lined with wallpaper and matching fabrics of a rose filled pattern. Your space is uniquely yours so embrace it and you’ll have equally unique photos from your day.

With these thoughts in mind, your backyard wedding can be just as beautiful and memorable!