A Charming DIY Backyard Wedding Pt. I...

Rachael and Jack’s yellow & grey backyard wedding, captured by Jessica Bennett Photography, was a DIY bonanza! Friends and family pitched in, and the end result was a charming affair with details galore. The wedding was held in a family friend's backyard (and what a yard it is)! Since there were so many details I couldn’t leave out, this wedding is going to be a two-parter!!! First up is the ceremony, and make sure to check back later today for the reception!

Rachael was kind enough to share some details about her big day:

My vision was a simple, 1940's backyard picnic. I chose gray and yellow, because at the time it seemed like no one was using those colors. My yellow inspiration came from a little yellow flower called "Billy Balls", which I incorporated into almost everything.

My mother, sisters, and mother-in-law did all the flowers.



My mother-in-law also made my veil, because I could not find one that I really liked without paying a fortune.



The pearl necklace I wore was a gift to my mother from my father on their wedding day. My cuff, earrings, and handkerchief around my bouquet belonged to my grandmother.

Stay tuned for Part II, coming soon:)

Wedding Vendors:

Photographer: Jessica Bennett Photography/ Venue: Family Friend's home/ Design: Josh Owen, Mijanne Wurdeman & Jessica Bennett/ Caterer: Lorie Ann Buckley of Taste and See/ Cake: Felicia Kincaid of The Wedding Cake Company/ Beverages: PRP Wine International/ Bride's Dress: David's Bridal/ Groom & Groomsmen's Suits: Zara/ Groom & Groomsmen's Ties: Express/ White Sheets & Floral Table Runners: Ikea