{"id":4102,"date":"2014-07-30T23:38:31","date_gmt":"2014-07-31T03:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kurtnphoto.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=4102"},"modified":"2014-07-30T23:38:31","modified_gmt":"2014-07-31T03:38:31","slug":"toledo-diy-backyard-wedding-lauren-and-chad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kurtnphoto.com\/wedding-blog\/toledo-diy-backyard-wedding-lauren-and-chad\/","title":{"rendered":"Toledo DIY Backyard Wedding – Lauren and Chad"},"content":{"rendered":"

Toledo-DIY backyard wedding of Lauren and Chad
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\nLauren and Chad were married on July 21, 2012 in the backyard of one of their very close friends.\u00a0 In fact, almost everything about their wedding involved their friends.\u00a0 The wedding officiant, the wedding musician, the DJ, the band,\u00a0the bartenders, and even their photographer (me) are all friends of the couple.
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\nLauren worked very hard on making sure all of the details were just right!\u00a0 The centerpieces were painted alcohol bottles with stenciling, and each bottle was unique.\u00a0 Because it was an outdoor summer\u00a0wedding, mosquitos were a concern.\u00a0 To combat the problem, Lauren\u00a0used the bottle centerpieces\u00a0and added\u00a0a few drops of Lavendar Vanilla and Rosemary Mint oils to the bottles giving the centerpieces a dual purpose.
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\nInstead of a sign in book, Lauren and Chad had river rocks to sign and put in a tall vase for their living room. This is a great idea because it not only creates a beautiful addition to the room, but it is also unique and will bring back wedding memories for everyone who sees it.
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\nThe aisle for the wedding was lined with petals Lauren had saved from every flower bouquet Chad had ever given to her.
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\nThe glasses for the bridal toast were borrowed from a neighbor who had them at their wedding.
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\nThe wedding guests got to play a few games of cornhole.
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\nAnd the happy couple made a homemade photo booth for everyone to enjoy.
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\nThe bridal party was not traditional either. The bride had her brother as the would be maid of honor and her son was also part of her “side” along with two of her female friends. The groom’s “side” also consisted of one of his female friends.
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\nThe property that Lauren and Chad’s wedding took place on was large enough that they encouraged their friends to bring tents and camp out with them so the night didn’t have to end!
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\nOf course, a real DIY Backyard Wedding wouldn’t be complete without a lot of beer kegs and jello shots!
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\nOnce all of the tent decorating was finished, it was time to get started taking the photos we could take before the wedding.
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\nThe ceremony was short and sweet.
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\nWe managed to escape the crowd and go to another part of the yard to take some bridal party, family and newlywed photos while the chairs were being moved back into the tent and the dinner was being set out.
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\nIt was soon time to head back to the tent for the dinner, toasts and formal dances.
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\nAs the night continued, the band, Boogie Matrix Mechanism, kept everyone going.
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\nCongratulations and belated Happy Anniversary Lauren and Chad. May you have many more happy years together!
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\nFor more information about Kurt Nielsen Wedding Photography<\/a>, including pricing<\/a>, please visit my website at:\u00a0 www.kurtnphoto.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To inquire about availability or to schedule your FREE wedding consultation, please call me at:<\/p>\n

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Kurt Nielsen Photography<\/strong><\/span><\/address>\n
kurt@kurtnphoto.com<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/address>\n
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5431 Schultz Drive<\/strong><\/span><\/address>\n
Sylvania<\/span>, OH<\/span> 43560<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/address>\n
419 885 7153<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/address>\n<\/div>\n

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Toledo-DIY backyard wedding of Lauren and Chad Lauren and Chad were married on July 21, 2012 in the backyard of one of their very close friends.\u00a0 In fact, almost everything about their wedding involved their friends.\u00a0 The wedding officiant, the wedding musician, the DJ, the band,\u00a0the bartenders, and even their photographer (me) are all friends … <\/p>\n

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