Backyard Garden Wedding – Greg and Mary

A backyard wedding is perfect for the bride who loves sentimentality. Mary and Greg chose to have their backyard garden wedding at Mary’s childhood home. Saying their “I do’s” where she spent her formative years. That added a greater value to their wedding day pictures. Surrounded by family portraits and heirlooms gave Mary a level of relaxation and comfort that would not have happened at a traditional venue. There was no running around looking for forgotten details left at the hotel or in the car. With her parent’s backyard as the ceremony setting, Mary had planned a beautiful backyard garden wedding.

detail image of the rings and brides garter on a wooden table top

groom looking at the bride as the bride looks at the camera

drink koozies with the bride and grooms names and wedding date printed on them

cake decorated by succulents and small flowers

close up of a white cake decorated with succulents and small flowers

table top decor from the backyard wedding

small appetizers on display for guest at the wedding reception

Wedding Day Preparations

The day started out sunny and hot, with a few clouds in the sky. Mary began her day early with Kristi from Wink Hair and Makeup. She was kept away from any stress of the day by her personal coordinator, Andrew, her sister, and her soloists, Marie Mbra.

black and white image of the hairstylist working on the brides hair

mother of the bride and the bride smiling at each other

close up of a makeup artist putting makeup on the brides eye

bridal sitting on her parents couch posing for a portrait with her bouquet in hand

bride and her young bridesmaids sitting together on a piano stool

a bridal portrait with all the bridesmaids and bride sitting beside each other

bride and her matron of honor sitting in a parlor chair laughing together

the bride and her coordinator sitting for a portrait

bridesmaids and bride posing for a formal portrait in the family living room

Greg Relaxed. When it came time for formal portraits, he, his best man, and his brothers, they had a great time. The backdrop of greenery and garden proved to be most fortunate. Once the rain came down, it allowed all the wedding colors to pop for the ceremony and portraits.

groom and groomsmen posing for a portrait in front of a piano

black and white image of the groomsmen acting up

groom and his groomsmen posing for a portrait with their arms around each other

groom smiling as he poses for a solo portrait before his backyard wedding ceremony

groom posing with his best man for a portrait

groom and his brothers posing for a portrait under the arbor for his backyard garden wedding

Anna and Brett

Some brides have teams of wedding planners and vendors working around the clock to prepare for the day. Greg and Mary had Brett and Anna Yarborough. The played the roles of host, landscapers, catering, chauffeurs, and parents of the bride. They went above and beyond and could have easily been confused for hired event staff.

mother of the bride trimming the yard floral center piece

father of the groom placing out appetizers before the wedding ceremony

Harpist

No garden wedding would be complete without a harpist. Anita Burroughs-Price provided a calming atmosphere for the ceremony and reception. Even with all the rain, she was able to move indoors and serenader the guest during cocktail hour.

close up of harpist hands playing the harp

Backyard Garden Wedding Ceremony

Mary’s backyard garden wedding ceremony was free of rain, until the kiss. A thunderclap came down and shook the ground. It provided a great end to the ceremony. Within a few seconds after Mary and Greg were in the house we had another torrential downpour. Thankfully the house was perfect for portraits.