While this wasn't plan A for Laney and Nicholas, it turned out more perfect than they could have imagined. So perfect, that they ended up canceling their larger reception that we had postponed to November! Their original plan for June 13th was a big country club wedding, with a band and lots of dancing, but when Covid had other plans they made the decision to get married on their original date of June 13, but on a much smaller scale and in the bride's childhood backyard. The father or the bride and her two brothers worked tirelessly to redo their back deck to ensure it was large enough to fit the amount of tables needed to accommodate the number of guests. It was so much fun getting to see the transformation, and backyard weddings have quickly become our favorite - so personal, intimate, and unique to the families.
Laney wanted very bold and vibrant colors - but she also had a very classic and elegant style to her. She wore a very sleek and classic gown for the ceremony, and changed into a white halter dress for the dinner portion of the evening. Major Marilyn Monroe vibes! Her bouquet was filled with the most gorgeous blooms, so bright and vibrant making such a statement against her white gown. Her bridesmaids wore blue, which tied in the blue from the linens that we used on the tables. We were so happy with how the Harper Blue linens from La Tavola transformed the space - they really helped to soften the brown elements from the house and deck, while still bringing in color and keeping with the garden party vibes.
Fun fact about the bride: she is a quadruplet! So getting married in the backyard that her and her siblings grew up playing in was extra special to her. Not to mention, the backyard was basically made for a wedding! The circle patio where they exchanged vows is original to the home and couldn't have been a more perfect altar. They have a large family that is very close knit, and not to mention a ton of close friends; note the large wedding party and the fact that there were 24 speeches given (yes, 24!). At the end of the night the bride and groom were escorted down the driveway with a sparkler send-off, and off they went into their happily ever after!
