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.
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
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The Comments
Taryn Pickard
I love back yard weddings! so personal and beautiful
Sam
Pacific Northwest backyard wedding in SIX WEEKS?! This is fabulous!!! <3 <3 <3
steph
This story is so cute and the photos are so pretty! I have always wanted a PNW Backyard Wedding!
Bethel
6 weeks! They did an insanely amazing job!
Brittney Mitchell
So crazy this only took 6 weeks.. these are beautiful!
Brandi
What a beautiful wedding! It looks like you got some great light too!
Lina
So beautiful! Love that first look especially. <3
breeanna lasher
Okay, wait. SIX WEEKS?! That is freaking unheard of!! I can’t believe that! Anyway, you did such an amazing job capturing their big day! I’m in love with the tones in your editing!
Sydney
what an absolutely beautiful wedding in the PNW! You captured their wedding day perfectly!
Peyton
Absolutely adore the idea of a backyard wedding and the PNW is the most perfect place to have it! You did a lovely job capturing their sweet day!
Jessica
Wow, doing a backyard wedding in November is ambitious, November PNW backyard wedding turned out wonderfully! And that cake? Wow!!
Brittany Slaughter
Wow! What an incredibly charming backyard wedding! And they put this magic together in 6 weeks?? So dang impressive