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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.
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love the headpiece! and backyard weddings are always so sweet.
this is SO great! I love her short hair and that flower. That is SO fantastic that she changed into her grandmother's dress! how special!
this is just the sweetest backyard wedding. i. love. it.
This is so cute and original. Just goes to show you can have a beautiful wedding anywhere, it's all in the detail. Well done on capturing the mood.
Love the casual yet elegant mood. Even grandfather's car matched! What a pretty couple on a pretty day! Congratulations!!!
I absolutely LOVE this wedding!! I love that she collected all of her china...it takes some time to find, but they make for great pictures and it looks beautiful!!
love backyard weddings with great details ..the mismatched china and napkins..i could go on forever
What a sweet wedding indeed! I love that she changed into the vintage dress of her grandmother!
I am in love with the dress. and the china. and the bunting. and the old fashioned strings of lights. and the cake. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
What a perfect wedding! So sweet.
I 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!
Aww, 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...
To 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,
Thank you with warmest regards, The Mapes Family
I LOVE THIS!!!! ALL CAPS CAUSE IT'S SO AWESOME! OMG LOVE!
This looks so relaxed and beautiful - stunning day!
MrsJKD
Where did the groom's suit come from?
Backyard weddings are always so special, that mix match of china is fantastic!