Backyard Wedding | Marissa + Kyle

If you find yourself having to split up your ceremony and reception into two separate events, you can still have a stunning wedding outdoors with an open-air dance floor. Even though it wasn’t in their original plans, Marisa and Kyle were still able to pull off a beautiful (and safe) reception following their smaller ceremony in July. Nicole Bell hosted the beautiful wedding at her property in Marion Center. In fact, she had her own wedding there the night before so the couple was able to use much of the same rustic decor and food service! Marisa was sure to add touches to make it her own, though, and DIY’d SO much of the details, even going as far as hand-cutting and dying all the napkins and table runners! Talk about an amazing team.

There were multiple dining options by way of food trucks (another great solution to backyard receptions with limited sources of power!) and guests danced the night away among string lights and area rugs right there in the yard. Photographing in the open air in the dark of the evening is certainly a challenge, but it was one I welcomed with lots of lighting and a little bit of know-how ;)

2020 couples, or “Covid brides” as they are being nicknamed, have a unique opportunity to experience venues and locations they would have never dreamed of. With some flexibility, an open mind, and a good does of DIY, you can make pretty much anywhere a venue to host those closest to you! Enjoy some highlights of Marisa and Kyle’s party in the pasture!