"Father of the Bride" style backyard wedding at home| Rikki & Matt

Rikki and Matt got married “Father of the Bride” style, in the backyard of Rikki’s childhood home. It was always her dream to do this, and it was executed perfectly by Melissa Vitale Feldman of Vitale Events. Relive their special day, as they said “I do” under an expansive tree, with imagery captured on film by Blaine Siesser.

Mockup and Color Palette

The Invitation - Details & In Studio Photo Session

These photos were taken separately, in a studio setting by Niki Marie Photography, with styling by Birch Affair. I wanted to ensure that Rikki’s family’s home address was hidden in all photos and it was on the main invitation card. This studio setting allowed for this!

Matt’s grandfather had painted the home in a gorgeous watercolor. He knew the couple planned to incorporate it in some way — what he didn’t know is that it would be the foundation for the overall design, including the periwinkle accents, as inspired by the clouds in his painting. What a special detail!

Triple thick, leather style paper, gold foil stamped and gold edge painting

Letterpress throughout

Color blocking and watercolor abstracts

Hand calligraphy for guest envelope addressing

If you’re looking to create an invitation this beautiful, I’d be honored to work with you for your special day!

Getting Ready

First Look and Portraits

What gets me is the way he looks at her, and the way she beams with joy. She is laughing and grinning ear to ear in every frame.

Ceremony

Rikki and Matt first signed their Ketubah with an intimate group. Then, they had their ceremony for all guests beneath a massive tree in the backyard of her childhood home. It’s what “Father of the Bride” dreams are made of!

Design Details for this "Father of the Bride" style wedding

Foil stamped leather style booklet for menu, explaining each course (the bride is a chef!)

Cocktail hour poolside with a tented reception

Multiple versions of cocktail napkins, match boxes, stir sticks

Bars designed to mirror invitation elements

Signage for custom wines blended for the couple, other small signage and table numbers throughout

Seating chart hand calligraphed on a mirror

I designed all of these elements to coordinate with their invitation suite. They blended in seamlessly with their other details! I work with my invitation clients for their wedding day details, too. This way, everything is cohesive from start to finish.