Kirsten & BJ transformed their backyard into the cutest wedding ceremony spot last summer, complete with a bubble machine!

They’re planning on having their big bash up in Vermont later this year but their ceremony was so beautiful! 

Rustic metal buckets filled with fresh autumn-colored floral arrangements line a white fence.
Elegant outdoor wedding venue with wooden privacy fence and white ceremony chairs.
Stunning floral arch arrangement featuring sunflowers, hydrangeas, and wildflowers in warm sunlight.
Champagne flutes filled with bubbly drinks lined up at an elegant event.
Purple and white wildflowers arranged in rustic tin buckets against wooden crates.
Wedding stationery with 'Mr & Mrs' text in coral calligraphy with eucalyptus leaves.
Glass beverage dispenser with fruit-infused drinks displayed on white tablecloth.
Rustic wooden backdrop decorated with floral arrangements and white accents.
Outdoor garden venue with trees and natural lighting.

For their small wedding, Kirsten & BJ just wanted ceremony coverage, so I arrived right before and stayed for the first hour of the cocktail hour.

Outdoor wedding ceremony seating with wooden fence backdrop.
Garden party setup with guests mingling on a sunny afternoon.
Outdoor wedding reception with floral decorations and natural lighting.
Wedding guests in blue attire embracing during outdoor celebration.
Adorable cream-colored dog wearing a blue and red bow tie sniffs flowers at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Outdoor wedding venue with wooden fence and greenery decorated for an intimate backyard ceremony.
Sun-dappled garden wedding ceremony setup with wooden benches and natural decor.
Groom in bright blue suit and glasses stands smiling during outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride in short white lace dress sits on blanket surrounded by flowers in garden setting.
Panoramic view of backyard wedding ceremony with wooden fence and string lights.
Wedding ceremony in progress against wooden fence backdrop with natural lighting.
Wedding guests seated on wooden benches during outdoor garden ceremony.
Sunlit outdoor wedding ceremony with guests gathered in backyard setting.
Cream-colored dog with colorful bow tie serves as ring bearer at outdoor wedding.
Couple exchanging rings during outdoor wedding ceremony with wooden fence backdrop.
Wedding ceremony in sunlit garden with wooden privacy fence and floral decorations.
Intimate outdoor wedding ceremony with sunflowers and natural lighting.
Panoramic view of backyard wedding setup with wooden fence and string lights.
Wedding ceremony panorama showing guests and wooden fence decor at sunset.
Garden wedding venue with wooden privacy fence and hanging string lights.
Outdoor wedding celebration with rustic wooden backdrop and string lighting.

After the ceremony they had a small cocktail hour.

Wedding reception area with white drapes and wooden deck railing.
Wedding venue decorated with white fabric draping and greenery garlands.
Wedding guests gathered in backyard setting with wooden stairs and natural lighting.
Two people embrace warmly at an outdoor celebration with wooden stairs in the background.
Blurred view of outdoor wedding reception setup with white chairs and green decorations.
Young child in navy blue dress plays joyfully on grass during outdoor event.
Guests mingle and socialize at an outdoor reception with white folding chairs.
Group of guests enjoying drinks and conversation at outdoor party with wooden fence backdrop.
Couple enjoying beverages while standing in front of wooden fence at outdoor gathering.
Woman in floral dress smiles at outdoor garden party with wooden fence backdrop.
Group poses in coordinated floral dresses against wooden fence at outdoor celebration.
Aerial view of backyard party with wooden fence and garden decorations.

We did some portraits of Kirsten & BJ and then it was time for me to head out! We had to take photos with their dog Penny. She was so cute with her floral collar.

Kirsten had the coolest pair of pearl Ked sneakers and I loved her short dress. It reminded me of a 1960's rock star elopement.

A couple in wedding attire poses with their smiling pit bull dog against a wooden fence with sunflowers.
A couple shares a romantic moment under a floral arch with sunflowers against a wooden fence backdrop.
A couple poses outdoors in wedding attire with a colorful bouquet against a wooden fence.
A couple in wedding attire shares a joyful moment against a rustic wooden backdrop.
Brown leather dress shoes next to white sneakers on a concrete floor with flower petals.
A couple celebrates in front of a wooden wall decorated with Mr & Mrs signage.

I can't wait for their big day this year. If this ceremony was any indication, it's going to be amazing!