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Katie and George had some ordeal with their original wedding venue in Altadena. But! George’s dad offered his backyard and it turned out to be a beautiful vintage wedding! Katie designed everything and had many DIY projects, such as CD favors, tissue paper pompom napkin rings, wine bottle candle holders, photo frame escort cards, etc. The ceremony was beautiful and tear-jerking. The Matron of Honor sang “That’s How Strong My Love Is” and I loOoooove that song! See a short video on our YouTube Channel. A family friend made all of the floral arrangements and decorations. When the night got dark, we lit the firepit and set up a s’more station for the guest to enjoy. The love of family and friends put this wedding together and we’re honored to be a part of it.

Wedding Venue: Groom’s Father’s Backyard
Caterer: Custom Caterers
Photographer: Henry Chen Photography
Photobooth: Sparkle Photobooth
Cupcakes: For the Love of Sugar
Makeup/Hair: Beauty by Grace Illasco
Linens: LinenTablecloth.com
Rentals: Partyline Events

Picture Time!

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Beautiful Bride and Bridesmaids
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Handsome Groom and Groomsmen
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Katie & George DIY’d their own pocket wedding invitation
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Family and Friends helped made this wedding sign
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I love the “over the years” photo wall we put up for the couple.
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wedding aisle decor with simple fresh flower blooms in mason jars tied to the chair with peach ribbons.
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DIY wedding centerpiece with antique gold framed table number, vintage books, and glass vases with wild flowers
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DIY Wedding Favor, collection of the couple’s favorite songs on CD, and an instruction card to share candid photos. Tissue paper napkin ring really made the table design pop.
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Vintage frame with hanging escort cards to help guests find their table and seats.
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Simple escort card hung on the string with mini clothespins. TIP: make yourself an escort card, so the photographer can capture it as part of the detail photo collection.
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DIY fruit infused beverage refreshment for the guests on a hot summer day is much appreciated. Variety goes a long way.
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bottomless wine bottle candelabra light up the drive way at night.
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DIY Backyard Wedding in Los Angeles is definitely Do-able with our help and support from family and friends.
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Make your sweetheart table stand out by using different color linens or coordinating color tablecloth and overlay.
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Wedding dessert with cupcake towers and a small cutting wedding cake.

 

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DIY Sweet Treats table sign and cupcake toppers.

 

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DIY S’mores station with skewers, marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers

 

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DIY Wedding Entertainment and Wow Factor: S’more station
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Don’t forget to check with fire department to obtain necessary fire permit for events, even if the setting is at a private residence.

 

 

More pictures on Henry’s blog.

 

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