Backyard Wedding in New England by The Graziers

I don’t know what it is about this wedding…but I am mesmerized. Perhaps it’s knowing that all of the details were lovingly crafted by the bride’s mother. Or the fact that everything is so simple and yet so stunning. But most likely it’s because I wish more than anything that I could have been a guest at one of those tables, spending hours in such a pretty, romantic, blissfully lovely place. Photographed by two of my favorite people in the world (literally, they photographed my daughter when she was 5 weeks old), Enna and Matthew Grazier…this wedding is perfection. Click here to see the full gallery.

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When we arrived at Sarah and Sanford’s back yard wedding we felt that we had landed in the middle of an idyllic Beatrix Potter landscape.  Sarah’s mom has cultivated an extraordinary garden on a 300 year old homestead that includes fruit trees, honeybees, a flock of geese, goats, chickens, and lovely flowers and plants.  Wild bunnies wandered across the yard now and then, and the trees were adorned with candles in jars and homemade birdseed hearts.  The Sperry tent was erected around an old apple tree in which Sanford had carved he and Sarah’s initials. Sarah’s mother helped create the wedding, and her creative touch was everywhere – favors were jars of jelly and honey that she had canned herself, she made not one but TWO delicious and beautiful wedding cakes.  Sarah and her mom made all of the centerpieces and bouquets – Sarah’s bouquet was wrapped with a piece of vintage ribbon.

Thanks Graziers for another GORGEOUS wedding!

Vendors: Photography: The Graziers / Dress: Country Weddings Bridal Boutique

45 Comments about “Backyard Wedding in New England by The Graziers”

1. Jes says:

   June 30, 2010 at 2:43 pm

   I really love this...from the heart shaped bird feeders to the honey to the beautiful wedding cakes...
2. Grace says:

   June 30, 2010 at 2:52 pm

   OMG! Is her dress vintage or do you know the designer? It's exactly what I'm looking for.
3. Natalie says:

   June 30, 2010 at 2:53 pm

   Obsessing over the dress... Any details?
4. a says:

   June 30, 2010 at 3:00 pm

   Very sweet! Love the swiss dot dress, too.
5. michelle says:

   June 30, 2010 at 3:15 pm

   i also love that beautiful dress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6. Lauren says:

   June 30, 2010 at 3:19 pm

   The dress is the Maribel by Christos. It looks so lovely on her!
7. Stephanie says:

   June 30, 2010 at 3:29 pm

   The dress is fabulous. Details would be appreciated.
8. erin @ Chatty Brides says:

   June 30, 2010 at 3:37 pm

   Just fantastic! Making us New Englanders proud!
9. Libby says:

   June 30, 2010 at 3:43 pm

   So sweet! This mother should do more weddings!
10. Caitlin of Focus Photography Inc. says:

    June 30, 2010 at 4:00 pm

    love the carving in the tree. SUCH an adorable idea! and her dress is gorgeous!
11. heidi@trulyengaging says:

    June 30, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    *LOVE* simply chic! And, the burlap table runners, the cakes, the flowers, and what a dress...
12. Izabela says:

    June 30, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    I think her dress is the Christos dress mentioned above by Lauren. I'm pretty sure I tried it on and looked no where near as amazing as this bride does! Gorgeous wedding!
13. Wrinkle in Time Photography says:

    June 30, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    What a talented mama! I can just imagine what a beautiful bonding experience it would've been for mother and daughter. And I love, love love the night shot of the couple in the garden!
14. Sarah @ the pleased peony says:

    June 30, 2010 at 5:05 pm

    I like the looks of the navy bridesmaid dresses- details would be great :)
15. Jess says:

    June 30, 2010 at 6:59 pm

    Very elegant. Does anyone know where a tent like that may be rented in New England?
16. Jenny says:

    June 30, 2010 at 7:21 pm

    love love love new england weddings! being from new hampshire anything new england reminds me of home. I love how cute this wedding is! <3 <3 <3
17. Lindsey says:

    June 30, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    are those table runners just cut burlap? Or are seams sewn on? I can't tell!
18. ApplesandOnions says:

    June 30, 2010 at 8:00 pm

    I love this. I had a backyard wedding as well and I love seeing pictures of how others did so. This one is exquisite. And her dress!!!!

    Can the bride's incredibly talented mother PLEASE share the recipe for that gorgeous chocolate cake?
19. Dennis @ Wholesale Flowers says:

    June 30, 2010 at 8:46 pm

    Those white roses are perfect. I love how elegant the brides dress is.
20. ducky826 says:

    June 30, 2010 at 8:50 pm

    Can you please share where you got the tags you used for the escort cards and the table numbers? So cute :) ...And, of course, loving that swiss dot dress...
21. Libby says:

    June 30, 2010 at 11:02 pm

    I love everything about this wedding, including the really simple but elegant looking food! Do you have catering details?
22. wendy-liondance says:

    July 1, 2010 at 3:34 am

    Beautiful dress and cakes!
23. Enna says:

    July 1, 2010 at 7:24 am

    Thanks for the compliments Abby and lovely readers! The gorgeous tent was provided by Sperry Tents - we LOVE them!!
    We'll look up the caterer's name as well as confirm the dress designer. :) ~ Enna and Matt
24. Elisabeth says:

    July 1, 2010 at 7:26 am

    Sarah - bridesmaids dresses are from JCrew.
    Jess - Tent is Sperry - they are available in VT, NH, ME, MA, NY and NJ.
25. Jessica Robinson says:

    July 1, 2010 at 7:37 am

    LOVE, LOVE this wedding. So simple, yet romantic with rustic touches and elegance to it as well. Pure love! LOVE the simple centerpieces, burlap table runners and beeswax candles!
26. Erin*Sparkle&Hay says:

    July 1, 2010 at 8:41 am

    absolutely loving the runners and the tags!! fantastic details!!
27. katherine says:

    July 1, 2010 at 10:14 am

    that dress is gorgeous!
28. christi says:

    July 1, 2010 at 10:27 am

    I'm in love with that dress! This whole wedding is so elegantly casual and lovely.
29. Meredith says:

    July 1, 2010 at 10:47 am

    What a charming wedding! Her dress is so beautiful and looks amazing on her.
30. sarad says:

    July 1, 2010 at 11:23 am

    Gorgeous! Please share where the table numbers are from! This is exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks!
31. Courtney says:

    July 1, 2010 at 11:37 am

    Are you sure the bridesmaids dresses are J Crew? They're exactly what I want! Any info would be appreciated!! :)
32. Colorado Wedding Photographer, JasonG says:

    July 1, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    Love that first image... sweet movement!
33. Lindsey says:

    July 1, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    The bridesmaids dresses are from JCrew - the Cotton Cady collection. I almost bought the Christos Maribel dress for my wedding and was going do to those exact same bridesmaids dresses! The dress looks lovely on the bride!
34. Sarah says:

    July 1, 2010 at 4:02 pm

    I absolutely love her dress. I had a backyard wedding last May and it was fabulous, so simple and elegant. I love to see that more people are doing this!
35. laura says:

    July 1, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    would love information on the table runners - they're exactly what i've been looking for! if it was a diy, i would love some tips!
36. Miranda says:

    July 1, 2010 at 4:43 pm

    Beauitful wedding.....where is the groom's suit from? I'm getting married in September and we would like the groomsmen to wear light colored suits but can not find them at a reasonable cost. Any suggestions?
37. Melissa says:

    July 8, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    This wedding is beautiful! I would love to know where the table numbers and name tags are from - they are definitely what I've been looking for.
38. Kay says:

    July 19, 2010 at 3:37 pm

    Beautiful wedding! I love the groom's tie ... where is that from? Thanks!!
39. New England Wedding says:

    August 1, 2010 at 4:30 pm

    I absolutely love her wedding dress very impressive, simple but nice. :)
40. Vermont Wedding says:

    August 1, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    Nice article. I'd appreciate to read more of this. So interesting.
41. Simone Healy says:

    December 10, 2010 at 5:58 am

    I am just so bewildered by this wedding. The tulle under the bride's skirt, the obvious love between the couple. Stunning.
42. sydney wedding blog says:

    January 2, 2011 at 1:29 am

    Obsessed with her gown! Lovely.
43. halloween costumes says:

    February 16, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    Some truly excellent blog posts on this website , thanks for contribution.

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