PLANNING A PRIVATE BACKYARD WEDDING WITH GARDEN ELEGANCE
planning a private backyard wedding
many 2024 brides and 2025 couples are leaning into the personalized experiences intimate outdoor weddings offer. enter the private backyard wedding – a cherished affair that allows for endless creativity and the infusion of personal style like no other. for #aandbabe sophia and spencer, the idea of a tea party wedding theme with garden party bridal vibes, felt true to their love story and the loved ones they wanted present during their unique celebration!
garden party wedding ceremony
there are all sorts of ideas to execute when it comes to transforming your backyard wedding into a garden party wedding ceremony. some common details seen at sophia and spencer’s wedding were lush greenery, pastel bridal bouquets, and white folding chairs.
floral curtain wedding ceremony decor
for their altar, a colorful floral curtain served as their focal point. their wedding ceremony arch was made up of birch branches decorated with four bold floral arrangements. beyond the blooming florals, curtains of flowers dangled from the top branch, creating an enchanting pink and orange backdrop.
beyond their vibrant altar, views of the forest that surrounded them kept the ceremony space cozy and charming. combining whimsical floral wedding curtains and a woodland backdrop, sophia and spencer’s open air backyard ceremony was fitting for their fairytale romance.
what to wear for a tea party themed backyard wedding
wondering what to wear for a tea party themed backyard wedding often embraces natural fabrics and soft textures like linen, organza, tulle, draping, and ruffles. many of these whimsical bridal details were elements of sophia and spencer’s bridal looks!
simple off-the-shoulder satin wedding dress
when shopping at a&bé portland, sophia was instantly drawn to simple wedding dresses that would compliment their 60s mod wedding with pastel colors. knowing that many of the decor pieces would be fun and playful, sophia wanted a wedding dress that could effortlessly fit the setting of their intimate backyard wedding.
pairing her clean off-the-shoulder bridal gown with a cathedral veil, embellished comb, and pink patent pumps, sophia’s bridal look can best be described as classic with a twist!
pink ruffled organza wedding dress
sophia’s bright pink bridal shoes perfectly paired with spencer’s light pink bridal gown! this puff sleeve pink wedding dress had fairytale features like a ruffle hem and satin bows. spencer wore a horsehair trim veil that really tied the entire ethereal bridal look together.
retro tea party heart shaped cherry wedding cake
when exploring ways to include bygone era touches into your garden wedding, a retro tea party wedding cake is quite the welcome addition. sophia and spencer’s vintage heart shaped wedding cake felt like something you’d see at a traditional afternoon tea beside scones and cucumber sandwiches!
dainty piping adorned the sides of the heart shaped wedding cake and sweet cherries were placed on both tiers. setting the tone for their whimsical ambiance of their reception, this two-tiered wedding cake was dreamy and delicious!
from the charming details of a whimsical garden wedding ceremony to the traditional touches of a tea party reception, sophia and spencer’s intimate wedding day left a lasting impression! “as the evening concluded, the newlyweds made their exit under a shower of well-wishes, ready to embark on a lifetime of adventures, laughter, and the simple joys that brought them together in the first place.”
dress designer: jenny by jenny yoo / bridal shop: a&bé portland / photographer: logan elizabeth photography / venue: private residence / planning and styling: event by sorrell / florals: zofia floral design