01/19/10

A Sweet Backyard Wedding II

Real Weddings

The reception was held in the neighbor’s backyard, which was really more of a meadow than a traditional backyard! It was a beautiful open space that Signature Party Rentals framed with cafe lights. Guests found their table assignments written on over-sized chalkboards. The Food Matters catered the event with an incredibly professional and helpful staff and the family-style dinner they cooked up was incredible.

Chunky wood tables and matching chairs rounded out the look of a fancy and cozy backyard dinner. We placed curly willow down the center of the tables to create the look of a natural runner. Mason jars and tiny bud vases held bright peonies, dahlias, kale, roses, and other fun florals. We also placed fruit and a bunch of candles on the tables for a warm and lush decor feel. The dance party was one of the best I’ve seen and it was lead by one of my new favorite DJs, Brian Buonassissi of B-Boy Productions. And of course, these incredible photos were taken by the fabulous Sarah Yates who is not only extremely talented but is seriously just an overall wonderful person to work with.

Vendors

Photography: Sarah Yates Photography

Coordinator and Florist: La Partie Events

Catering: The Food Matters

Rentals & Lighting: Signature Party Rentals

Cake and Desserts: Joslyn’s Bakery

DJ: B-Boy Productions, Inc.

26 comments – permalink

Mouse writes

01/19/10 at 11:44 am

Love this–they chose a great color palette for that meadow.

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Sarah writes

01/19/10 at 12:39 pm

I love the idea of using curly willows as table runners. My fiancee and I are working with a small budet for decor and were having trouble with finding affordable table runners. This would be perfect as an accent on our tables plus it goes great with your rustic theme. Gorg wedding!!

Sierra writes

01/19/10 at 1:41 pm

These big wooden tables are GORGEOUS and especially in such a lovely outdoor setting. Also, love the persimmons and citrus scattered down the table.

EES writes

01/19/10 at 1:54 pm

this is beautiful! i LOVE her dress. you can tell they were very careful with their decisions. everything looks fab!

Happy Nappy Bride writes

01/19/10 at 1:58 pm

Love that cake!

Shannon - SNS writes

01/19/10 at 4:15 pm

These details shots are pretty much perfect. Love this wedding!

Vermont Wedding Flowers writes

01/19/10 at 5:51 pm

I like the idea. This just shows that we can make an elegant reception out of a neighbor’s backyard rather that to an expensive hotels.

There is something in the 2nd to the last photo that will make me smile at it.

Marija writes

01/19/10 at 6:33 pm

Beautiful photography!!! I love the table setting and the couple’s photos. It looks very intimate and romantic.

Just perfect!

Michelle writes

01/19/10 at 6:57 pm

I am trying to plan a rustic fall wedding and i LOVE those long wooden tables and brown wooden chairs. Do you have any idea where she got them from/through?

Thanks

MissMeg writes

01/19/10 at 7:43 pm

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the tables, are they rentals and if so WHERE did they get them?!?

Meg writes

01/19/10 at 10:26 pm

Hello ladies. The chairs and tables were rentals from Signature Party Rentals. Most major rental places carry them now. Meg :)

sarah writes

01/19/10 at 11:38 pm

Thank you Emily for posting these and for everyone else for the great comments. And I could never say enough great things about Meg and her incredible design! Thank you!!! XOXO Sarah

ajb writes

01/20/10 at 12:21 am

wow! that lighting gives off a lovely mood… like fireflies!

The Wedding Contessa writes

01/20/10 at 1:55 am

What an extravagant setting in a meadow! How nice of the neighbor to lend their land for such a special event!

Very fun and elegant!

Cristina writes

01/20/10 at 3:26 am

I am looking for ties in that exact shade of blue…with no luck. Is there any way to find out where they purchased the groomsmen ties?

jess epstein writes

01/20/10 at 3:28 am

These images are stunning, perfect. Sarah you did an amazing job with this wedding.

Sabrina Donnelly writes

01/20/10 at 11:21 am

Hey

Does anyone know where I can get lights like this? Am based in the UK and have searched everywhere with no success.

Hilary Fruiht writes

01/20/10 at 1:25 pm

The colors and the twinkle lights are fabulous! I wish we could have seen a nighttime shot with the candles burning and the lights above. What a beautiful day!

Micah writes

01/20/10 at 2:17 pm

I have been searching for suits like this for the groomsmen and groom….Were they rented or purchased, and where are they from?
Lovely wedding!!

Chaucee writes

01/20/10 at 7:33 pm

Wow, I ADORE how they did the reception. Those wood tables are gorrrrrgeous.

gia writes

01/20/10 at 8:22 pm

Meg, the design is beauteous! Love the balance between fruit and flowers : )

Jacquelyn writes

01/20/10 at 10:41 pm

I love this sweet wedding! The tables and settings are marvelous.

Kayla writes

01/26/10 at 1:37 am

I’ve been waiting for these pictures to turn up somewhere! I helped cater the wedding and all of us girls were oooing and awwing the entire night…

Lollipop Events & Designs writes

01/28/10 at 11:35 pm

LOVE Sarah Yates!!

Amberdawn writes

03/07/10 at 4:22 pm

I’m planning an outdoor wedding, and I love the raspberry and orange together. And putting the raspberries in with the tea light looks great!

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