Today we’re sharing a sweet DIY backyard wedding sent to us by New Orleans photographer Maile Lani. Brandy and Chris met in high school when Brandy came to class late and the only seat left was next to Chris. Seven years later, they got married!
Brandy’s dress was from J.Crew. She also had a second dress–her grandmother’s vintage 1950’s dress that she changed into for the reception.
Brandy’s grandfather pulled his bright red 1957 Chevy into the yard for photos.
The reception space was so beautiful! Brandy used an assortment of vintage china with mismatched cloth napkins and the cutest little white flower napkin rings. She also made colorful bunting banner garlands that she strung up around the tent.
Who would have guessed that sheet cake could be so lovely?
What a sweet wedding with so many great details! To see more, visit Maile’s blog here.
Jules
June 17, 2010 at 2:15 pmI am in love with the dress. and the china. and the bunting. and the old fashioned strings of lights. and the cake. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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June 17, 2010 at 3:32 pmWhat a perfect wedding! So sweet.
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The Knotty Bride
June 17, 2010 at 11:37 pmI adore her simple, lovely look. That gown and that belt are killing me. They are KILLING ME! Love love love. Thank you for sharing this, ladies!
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June 18, 2010 at 11:11 pmAww, so cute! THe mismatched china is a neat touch. I have been thinking about doing that as well for myself. One of my clients, 3 yrars ago now, spent about a year with her husband garage saling hunting down nice vintage china to use both for their wedding and as their wedding china for their home after the wedding. I thought it was just lovely then. I think it’s a wonderful little trend that’s developing.
I’m bummed though that there are no pictures of the bride in her grandmother’s dress! What’s up with that! 🙁 I’ll have to see if there are some on the photographer’s blog…
Helpful ReviewThe Mapes Family
June 20, 2010 at 11:56 pmTo Everyone
Thank you all for creating a seamless, magical, joyful and the most beautiful wedding for Chris and Brandy on their Day. To have a vision and then fulfill that vision and go beyond is truly a gift.
We were enchanted by both the great generosity of your spirit and the enormous artistry and creativity that characterized this event.
We are all speechless with admiration and appreciation,
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Hi-Fi Weddings
June 24, 2010 at 5:26 pmI LOVE THIS!!!! ALL CAPS CAUSE IT’S SO AWESOME! OMG LOVE!
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June 25, 2010 at 4:36 amThis looks so relaxed and beautiful – stunning day!
MrsJKD
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August 1, 2011 at 12:18 pmWhere did the groom’s suit come from?
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October 31, 2011 at 1:04 amBackyard weddings are always so special, that mix match of china is fantastic!
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