I was so honored to photograph Melanie and JP’s backyard wedding on their family’s land in Abilene, Texas. Turning a place that already means a lot to their family into a place where they are committed to each other makes it even more special for the two of them!
Having a wedding on family land adds personal touches to the wedding day that you really can’t get anywhere else. They started the day getting ready surrounded by the comfort of home, where they could visit for holidays and remember details for their wedding day. It was the perfect venue for a laid-back wedding with their closest friends and family.
Since it was just their closest friends and family gathering on their family’s land, it turned what would be a family reunion into a more formal event. Everyone was able to sit back and relax since this place felt like home for a lot of the guests. The decor was simple, with a touch of rustic charm that you would expect from a Texas wedding. Melanie and JP were able to pull off a simple outdoor wedding that still managed to feel timeless with Melanie’s strapless dress and JP’s black suit.
One of my favorite parts of the day was capturing the couple out in the field surrounded by their family’s land, and yes, the cows managed to sneak in a few photos! What is so special about these wedding photos that makes them unlike anyone else is that this is not a wedding venue, so no one has taken their wedding photos here before. In all of the wedding venues you see on social media, you’ll see couples’ portraits in the same setting. I find that couples will then want to recreate something that another couple did at their own wedding. With Melanie and JP, there was nothing to compare their wedding to, which made this even more special.
If you’re considering a wedding venue, think about the places that hold special meaning to you. A family home, especially one with extra character and charm, could be the perfect place to say “I do!”. This cozy backyard wedding perfectly combines elegance with simplicity in a place that feels like home. Here’s to more beautiful weddings that feel just like home, wherever that may be! If you’re planning a wedding at your family home, I’d love to help capture your day. Inquire here to secure your wedding photography today! See more intimate wedding days by heading to the blog here.
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