HOW TO PLAN A SENTIMENTAL WEDDING AT YOUR FAMILY HOME
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while traditional wedding venues are a popular choice, we love the idea of throwing your wedding at a family home. hosting your wedding at a loved one’s home can add an incredibly meaningful touch to your special day. not only does it offer sentimental value, but it can also provide more flexibility and less design restrictions.
this blog features #aandbabe adrianna and keenan’s home wedding in damascus, oregon. find out more about their big day and discover helpful tips for planning a wedding at home!
the sentimental ambiance of a home wedding
getting married at a location filled with cherished memories can create an unparalleled sense of intimacy on your wedding day. whether you host your wedding at your childhood home, a grandparent's house, or a relative's beautiful estate, the sentimental ambiance will add a personal touch.
while we always love getting ready photos, we particularly enjoyed the ones of adrianna getting ready to walk down the aisle. watching her put on perfume and prepare for their big day in a room that held more memories than a regular bridal suite was so fun to see through their photos!
the flexibility of a home wedding
besides the nostalgia, the flexibility in design and customizations makes hosting a home wedding a coveted option.
when selecting a traditional wedding venue, couples soon find out about the restrictions and limitations that often come. for example, some wedding venues don’t allow open flames or sparklers. other common restrictions include how loud music can be, how late the reception can go, etc.
since adrianna and keenan hosted their wedding at a family home, they were able to really have fun with a variety of details during their ceremony and reception.
carefully planning their layout, decor, ambiance, and more, they created a wedding day experience their guests will be talking about for years to come!
from their beautiful wedding ceremony to their lush garden wedding dinner, every element of their wedding day was unique and inspired by their stunning surroundings.
wedding florals for charming home wedding
although their wedding was hosted at a family home, adrianna and keenan did hire professional support to help bring their wedding vision to life.
the rustic wedding bouquets and beautiful floral installation on their triangle wedding arch was done by songbird floristry.
with subtle pops of color and lush greenery like light pink roses and eucalyptus leaves, adrianna and keenan’s wedding florals coordinated with their rustic terracotta wedding color scheme perfectly.
glamorous sequin wedding dress
another earthy element that blended well with their outdoor wedding was adrianna’s alyssa kristin wedding dress!
finding this ‘hadley’ by alyssa kristin wedding dress at our portland bridal shop, adrianna instantly fell in love.
though shimmery, the sequin embroidery has an organic pattern that feels very natural. also, this open neckline, low back, and sequin stretch material makes the gown feel incredibly comfortable.
timeless pearl bridal earrings
adding a pop of sparkle in her earrings too, adrianna opted for untamed petal’s ‘regency earrings’.
these small drop earrings have a diamond cluster at the top and a pearl drop bottom. pairing beautifully with the sparkly material of her fitted wedding dress, adrianna’s final bridal look was amazing!
if you’re searching for a wedding venue that will provide sentimental value and a unique experience, it may be worth looking in your own backyard!
adrianna and keenan’s classic family home wedding in oregon is proof that your own backyard or a loved one’s can serve as the perfect backdrop for your dream wedding.
dress designer: alyssa kristin / earrings designer: untamed petals / bridal shop: a&bé portland / photographer: taylor roach photography / florals: songbird floristry