Handmade Preppy Garden Wedding With A Homey Feel

This cozy and homey garden wedding took place in a garden on the creek opposite the future couple's home

This cozy and homey garden wedding took place in a garden on the creek opposite the future couple's home.

There is so much to love in this preppy Southern garden wedding! It was filled to the brim with handmade details, from the farm tables the bride and groom made themselves to the veil made by the bride’s mother. Everything about this summery wedding was personal, romantic, and fun!

The garden reception, historic home, and ceremony on the creek were perfect settings. Chandeliers hung in the garden square and twinkle lights were hidden in the towering magnolias. The light atmosphere made way for a fun reception. The ceremony was on the creek bank of the plantation which overlooked the future home of the couple on the opposing bank. The closest friends and family made up the intimate guests list and wedding party along with the family yellow lab as ring bearer.

The bride wanted a soft, romantic, southern feel so for colors she chose a blush pink, soft blue, oyster, and sage. Flower arrangements were loose and flowy with eucalyptus and blush cabbage roses. The main goal above everything was for everyone to feel at ease and to have a great time. The couple focused on a great band and made the cocktail hour a little longer than usual with corn-hole and a bourbon bar.

There were many DIYs for the wedding: the reception farm tables, oyster shell place holders, invitations, which were made by the upper school art teacher, who designed a black and white sketch of the historical home at Elkington.

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The bride was wearing a beautiful A-line gown with a cutout back, aV-neckline and a layered tulle skirt.

The bride was wearing a beautiful A-line gown with a cutout back, aV-neckline and a layered tulle skirt.

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Blue wedding stationary and bridal accessories - pearl earrings and a bracelet and pink shoes.

Blue wedding stationary and bridal accessories - pearl earrings and a bracelet and pink shoes.

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The bridesmaids were wearing one-shoulder pink knee wedding dresses.

The bridesmaids were wearing one-shoulder pink knee wedding dresses.

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The bridal bouquet with much greenery and pink and blush flowers, pure tenderness.

The bridal bouquet with much greenery and pink and blush flowers, pure tenderness.

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The lace bodice, an embellished belt and a tulle skirt look chic and feminine.

The lace bodice, an embellished belt and a tulle skirt look chic and feminine.

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The groom and groomsmen were wearing neutral suits, white shirts and blue ties.

The groom and groomsmen were wearing neutral suits, white shirts and blue ties.

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The decor was amazing, with a rustic wine barrel and lush florals.

The decor was amazing, with a rustic wine barrel and lush florals.

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The ceremony space on the creek looked beautiful and homey.

The ceremony space on the creek looked beautiful and homey.

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The reception space was outdoor, under the oaks, with rustic details and touches.

The reception space was outdoor, under the oaks, with rustic details and touches.

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Lace table runners, cute pink florals and branches were cute and simple decorations.

Lace table runners, cute pink florals and branches were cute and simple decorations.

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The place cards were made of oyster shells, they were DIYed.

The place cards were made of oyster shells, they were DIYed.

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Bug spray is a necessary thing for an outdoor wedding.

Bug spray is a necessary thing for an outdoor wedding.

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The cake table, the cake was DIYed by the mom of the bride.

The cake table, the cake was DIYed by the mom of the bride.