Casual wedding backyard

We don’t have to tell you that wedding planning is a serious business -- especially without the help of a wedding planner or coordinator.There are so many pieces of the puzzle that need to fit together perfectly to achieve a seamless celebration.By making that wedding an outdoor wedding, things get even more complicated.A wedding in the great outdoor can be absolutely amazing.However; the planning process can be very stressful. There are so many things to think and worry about, from the…

We are loving casual, simple weddings. This Australian garden wedding photographed by Jonas Peterson and pretty much completely designed and handmade by the bride herself (seriously, such an awesome job!) is a perfect example of a simple and cozy, but perfectly dignified event. Wouldn't you just love to be invited to something like this? Read and see more of this wedding on Once Wed and Jonas Peterson. If you are planning a casual wedding for yourself and you want it to be laid back and…

Show off you and your partner's laid-back style with these 7 casual wedding ideas –from food trucks to mismatched seating.

In August 2017 I married my best friend (and co-founder) in an intimate, semi-casual backyard wedding ceremony. One of our guests told me that our wedding had helped her open her mind as to what a…

Bohemian inspired backyard wedding reception tablescape l Image by Carmelisse Photography

From reception seating to food and drinks, we've got you covered with these casual wedding ideas for laid-back couples. | Image by Victoria Carlson Photography

Shannon and Eric had originally planned to get married at VMFA however, changed their venue to their own garden at the last minute.

Having best of both worlds with a small wedding but big reception with a backyard wedding. An elopement purposefully ignores the hubbub of a traditional wedding. It takes a lot of courage for a couple to go outside of the norm and choose to elope. There's a lot of pressure when it comes to planning a wedding, and sometimes you can lose track of what the day is about. An elopement can truly remove some if not all of that stress and allow you to focus on the excitement of marrying one another.