If the experience you desire for your wedding day is one of simplicity and ease, I highly recommend the intimate wedding experience. With fewer guests – those who you absolutely cannot imagine exchanging vows without – you’ll be able to focus more on each other and enjoy being present with all of those who have come together to celebrate along side you.
This was exactly the experience Casey and Rafa had as they exchanged personal vows in Casey’s parents’ backyard on the morning of their wedding day. With their closest family members watching, and with both tears and laughter flowing, Casey and Rafa (and Rafa’s two young children) officially joined their lives together in this commitment to one another. Afterward everyone celebrated with a champaign toast and delicious, low-key brunch. With sun shining, wind blowing, birds chirping and at one point, even a frog croaking, it was a perfect morning filled with joy and love and I could not be more excited to share the highlights here today.
From Casey & Rafa:
How would you describe your wedding vision/theme?
A simple, intimate morning set over the fields that Casey grew up playing in.
Favorite moments/memories from the wedding?
• Walking down in the field for photos
• Spending time and chatting with immediate family (although we did miss many)
• Saying our vows
• Seeing everyone happy and enjoying the afternoon together
Do you have any recommendations for future couples planning a wedding?
Simple is beautiful.
Special shout-out to all the vendors:
Venue: Casey's Parent's Backyard
Officiant: Karen Younus (https://yellowbirdwedding.com/)
Photographer: Dawn M Gibson Photography! <3
Florist: Flowers by Nature (https://www.flowersbynature.com/)
Caterer: Jess in the Kitchen, Jessica Betzig (https://jessinthekitchn.com/)
Cake/Bakery: Sweet Beginnings Bakery (https://www.sweetbeginningsbakery.com/)
Hair: MJ Rose Salon (Rachel Maggio)
Bride/Groom Attire (dress, suit, etc): Dress: Dalia's Bridal / Groom Tux: Express
Accessories (jewelry, hairpiece, cufflinks, ties, etc): Rings from Alexis Russell Jewelry