Connecticut Wedding Photographer | Backyard Wedding

Connecticut Wedding Photographer

Backyard wedding photography with Rebecca Lynne

Backyard weddings are a popular and intimate option for couples looking for a casual and budget-friendly celebration. With a little planning and creativity, you can turn your backyard into the perfect setting for your special day.

One of the keys to successful backyard weddings is organization. Start by making a list of all the elements you'll need for your wedding, including tables, chairs, linens, and decorations. You'll also need to consider logistics, such as where you'll get ready, where the ceremony will take place, and where you'll have the reception.

Another important aspect of backyard weddings is setting the mood. Use decorations and lighting to create a cohesive and romantic atmosphere. Consider adding string lights, lanterns, or candles to add warmth and ambiance. You can also use flowers and greenery to add pops of color and create a natural and organic feel.

When it comes to food and drink, there are several options for backyard weddings. You can go the traditional route and hire a caterer, or you can opt for a more casual approach, such as a BBQ or potluck. Don't forget about the drinks – consider setting up a bar area with cocktails, wine, and beer for your guests to enjoy.

Overall, backyard weddings are a beautiful and intimate option for couples looking for a casual and budget-friendly celebration. With a little planning and creativity, you can turn your backyard into the perfect setting for your special day.

Rebecca Lynne photographs Connecticut backyard weddings throughout all of CT. If you are currently planning a backyard wedding please reach out to Rebecca Lynne for your photography needs.

Intimate Private Residence Wedding Day in Connecticut | Emily & Jim

An intimate wedding day at a private residence in Storrs Mansfield CT.

Emily and Jim spent the morning of their wedding getting ready together in the home they share together. The morning was calm and familiar and the perfect setting before heading to the ceremony and reception location on their friend’s private property.

Their wedding ceremony took place under a thick rustic wooden arbor in front of a pond that was surrounded by trees whos leaves were just beginning to change color from the crisp early Fall evenings. Their friends and family sat in the warm Autumn sun witnessing Emily and Jim’s marriage become official.

I love the earthy vibe of the gifts for their wedding guests. Small plants in mini terracotta pots for their wedding guests to take home after the reception.

The wedding day florals including the bouquets and centerpieces on the tables in the reception space were homegrown. What a lovely personal touch. The colors were vibrant yellows and oranges mixed with deep maroon, a perfect combination for Fall wedding florals.

Makeup-PBBeauty Studio https://pbbeautystudio.com/

Hair-Sarah Kene   https://www.facebook.com/Tress-Salon-LLC-195969571156592/

Spice Catering- check out their insta, it's more up to date https://www.spicecateringgroup.com/

JH Events LLC- check out her insta https://jheventsllc.com/

Florist- Bouquets and centerpieces were made by the Bride and Groom and their loved ones and grown in their own gardens

Rebecca Lynne Photography, Connecticut wedding photographer photographs weddings in a fun, candid, natural style. Capturing the big details of your wedding day and also the small moments you may miss while you’re enjoying your wedding. Capturing your truth during your wedding day and who you are as a couple is Rebecca’s goal.

Micro Wedding Day at Geer Mountain Farm | Robin and Pete

Litchfield County, Connecticut Wedding Photography

Robin and Pete said “I do” on a warm Fall day at Geer Mountain Farm located in Kent, Connecticut. They were joined by an intimate group of their closest friends and family. Geer Mountain Farm provides the perfect location for a lakeside ceremony and poolside or barn cocktail hour. The intimate feel of this Connecticut wedding venue is perfect for a micro wedding day.

This day began with Robin getting her hair and makeup done with her bridesmaids and flower girl in the main house. Her soon to be husband, Pete was with his groomsmen and ring bearer in the guest house getting on their suits and pinning their boutonnières.

As their friends and family began to arrive the sun rose over the top of the trees and provided beautiful natural lighting at their ceremony site in front of the lake. Guests found their seats and the ceremony began. Pete and Robin invited some of their family members to join them in a unity sand ceremony with them. It was such a sentimental moment during their wedding day to show the joining of two families into one.

As the sun began to set Robin and Pete carefully climbed into a canoe and paddled out onto the lake and we captured studding wedding day photos in the canoe. What a unique moment to share together in their first moments as husband and wife.

The day transformed into an evening of dancing, amazing food, and laughter surrounded by great company. Having an intimated wedding day with 30 of their closet friends and family allowed the Robin and Pete to mingle and spend time with each of their weddings guests.

As the night began to wrap up they met their loved ones in the field for a sparkler exit and the bride and her wedding party jumped into the pool together.

Some words from the bride and groom:

“We met through an online dating site in Sept 2016. Pete messaged Robin first but she replied back saying “sorry you seem great but you live too far away”, luckily Pete responded by telling her he didn’t mind making the long drive. 3 days later we had our first date at The Monkey Farm in Old Saybrook, CT. After that Pete drove from Enfield to Old Saybrook every Friday night to pick Robin up then back on Sunday afternoon since she can’t drive due to vision loss.

Every weekend was a fun adventure exploring breweries, vineyards, markets and traveling. Robin’s dog Logan also fell in love with Pete just as much as she did. 3 years after the first date we moved in together. Pete proposed in 2020 in Moosehead Lake, ME. when he took her out sunrise fishing on a little fishing boat in front of Mount Kineo on the perfect calm, beautiful morning.

We are excited about all the travels and fun adventures we have ahead. We both love exploring bee destinations and are especially excited for our honeymoon to Exuma, Bahamas in April. We can’t wait to swim with the pigs! We will also be going on our 3rd annual trip back to Moosehead and hope that tradition continues every July.”

“Our wedding weekend was absolute perfection. The location, venders, weather, food, etc were all incredible. Every single detail came together magically for us and our guests. So many of our guests told us it was truly the best wedding they had ever attended. Our event was a perfect blend of elegance and relaxed fun. From the ceremony, beautiful cocktail hour with the harpist, canoeing while a drone flew filming overhead, taking photos snuggling in the hammock, dancing our butts off, sparklers, the cops making an appearance, to the hilarious pool jump -there were so many laughs and happy tears. We will never get tired of talking about the fun we had and the love we felt that weekend at Geer Mountain Farm.

We had 30 guests but it truly felt like the energy of 150. The intamacy gave us the time to spend with everyone.

The weather couldn’t have been any better-the best weekend all year. We had been so nervous about it not cooperating and were so grateful it was on our side that whole weekend!”

“All of our venders came together so incredibly to help in making every detail work flawlessly. We wish we could relive our wedding weekend every year because it was baying our wildest dreams! Thank you for documenting it in such a beautiful way for us to treasure forever.”

Wedding Vendors:

Venue: https://cloverandivyevents.com/work
Hair/makeup: Resurge Beauty Bar
Catering: Molly Darcys
Donuts: The Donut Station
Florals: Fika Florals
DJ: DJ Donny D
Rentals: Durants Party and All Season Rentals
Harpist: Harppro
Videography: @joshualicursiphotography
Wedding Dress: Beautifully detailed beaded white mermaid style dress from Going to the Chapel Dress Shop Her bridesmaid Daphne came from NH to help her “say yes to the dress!”. She got it tailored to fit her perfectly at Aytens Alteratiins in Enfield. She wore drop Pearl earrings also purchased at the bridal shop and a Pearl necklace from the Old Mill Shops in Granby. Ladies dresses were long dresses they chose the style in the color Caribbean from Azazie online. Men’s grey suits were rented with pool color ties at men’s warehouse.