An Intimate Spring Wedding in the Father of the Bride's Backyard

Planned in just three months during the height of COVID, this intimate celebration brought together 30 of the couple’s closest family and friends in the bride’s father’s backyard. With a classic sensibility and a love for timeless silhouettes, the bride also found herself drawn to vibrant, effervescent color—setting the stage for a design that balanced elegance with spring’s full bloom. The ceremony unfolded in the front yard beneath flowering trees, allowing loved ones to watch from a distance, followed by a celebratory drive-by parade down the street.

We leaned into a palette of lilac, blush pink, peach, lemon, and soft coral—creating a joyful, garden-fresh atmosphere that felt both elevated and deeply personal. Dinner was hosted under a petite tent, filled with light, laughter, and layers of intentional detail. From the familial setting to the spirited surprises, it was the kind of wedding that reminded everyone what really matters: beauty, connection, and love in full color.

Photography — Ryan Ray
Planning & Design — The Nouveau Romantics
Venue — Private Property
Video — Peyton Frank
Florals — The Nouveau Romantics