Hold Me Close | November PNW Backyard Wedding

This amazing November PNW backyard wedding was planned in 6 weeks, y’all. SIX WEEKS.

When Cassandra first contacted us, they were actually planning to get married in 2018. We booked their date, and as we got closer to their engagement session, she messaged me – “Do you have any dates available still in 2017?” I sent her back our open dates, and she asked if they could move to one of them, and there started their whirlwind journey of planning their day for November 18.

Cassandra and Sam wanted something small and intimate – their closest friends and family only. A backyard wedding at Sam’s grandparents house seemed like the perfect solution. The decor was fall inspired with beautiful rich jewel tones of burgundy, navy blue, greens and gold … and of course, lots and lots of candles! One of my favorite decor pieces was the split log wall behind the head table, and the fire-pit Sam built for the big day (which was also incredibly popular among their guests). Since November in the PNW is chilly, and especially when you’re hosting a backyard wedding, their favors were two-fold – snuggly blankets on each chair, and delicious caramel apples. They finished up the evening with a sparkler exit, too.

As their day neared, we all kept a close eye on the weather. When your November backyard wedding is in eastern Washington, you know that you need to be prepared for everything – rain, snow, a mix  – and the forecast definitely looked like snow for awhile … but the weather pleasantly surprised us all with warm sunshine! It couldn’t have been more perfect.

Now, I know we all want to hear the fun details – the how they met, how he proposed, and all … but that’s usually better told by the bride herself. I’ll let Cassandra tell the stories, and when you’re done reading, make sure to leave them some comment love on their November backyard wedding in the PNW.

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AWESOME VENDOR TEAM:

Backyard Wedding Venue: Private Residence, Grandview, WA

Photographer: GSquared Weddings

Cake and cupcakes: Tori S, mother of the bride

Hair: Ruby of New Reflections Salon

Makeup: Hannah Bryant Makeup

Decor: DIY’d by the Bride

Florist: DIY’d by the Bride

Officiant: Betty Sanchez from Uniquely I Do

MC/DJ: Halle (bridesmaid) and Steven (best man) via iTunes

Catering: Dickey’s BBQ

Elegant PNW Winter Backyard Wedding with cranberry, burgundy, navy blue and gold accents. Adventurous outdoor Seattle and Snohomish wedding photography in the pacific northwest and montana rocky mountains.

Backyard Wedding in Eastern Washington in the winter with navy blue, cranberry, gold and a lot of DIY details. Adventurous outdoor Seattle and Snohomish wedding photography in the pacific northwest and montana rocky mountains.

Backyard Wedding in Eastern Washington in the winter with navy blue, cranberry, gold and a lot of DIY details. Bride and groom at sunset with fur shawl and bouquet. Adventurous outdoor Seattle and Snohomish wedding photography in the pacific northwest and montana rocky mountains.

AWESOME VENDOR TEAM:

Backyard Wedding Venue: Private Residence, Grandview, WA

Photographer: GSquared Weddings

Cake and cupcakes: Tori S, mother of the bride

Hair: Ruby of New Reflections Salon

Makeup: Hannah Bryant Makeup

Decor: DIY’d by the Bride

Florist: DIY’d by the Bride

Officiant: Betty Sanchez from Uniquely I Do

MC/DJ: Halle (bridesmaid) and Steven (best man) via iTunes

Catering: Dickey’s BBQ