Backyard Wedding Archives - Rachel A. Clingen Wedding & Event Design

Brittany & Ethans Beautiful Backyard Tent Wedding

June 29, 2022June 23, 2022 by Rachel

Planning a wedding around pandemic restrictions meant that Ethan and Brittany had to make some shift in plans. But that didn’t stop these love birds from finding a way to host the most magical and dreamy wedding. Their once larger scale venue planned wedding, would instead end up being the most intimate and beautiful event hosted in the brides parents backyard. Working closely with Toronto wedding planner Michelle from Fab Fete, our team transformed a clear top tent into a dreamy garden for both the ceremony and reception. The sweet couple who grew up just five minutes apart said their I do’s under a gorgeous floating floral chuppah for their jewish ceremony. During the cocktail hour around the pool, we transformed the tent once again to the most stunning reception space and created modern garden vibes. Accented with table top floral bridges and the most beautiful collection of crystal and candles the guest tables brought sophistication and elegance to this backyard affair. We asked Brittany why they chose us to create the magic for their special day. “We chose Rachel A. Clingen, because we felt that no one can do what their team can.” Brittany added.. “I also liked that every event they create is unique and never a copy!” Thankyou Brittany! Mazel Tov to our beautiful couple!

floral and decor – Rachel A. Clingen Wedding & Event Design, planning – Fab Fete, photography – Mango Studios, tent – Premiere Tents, stationery- So Pretty In Print, furniture – Detailz, draping – Eventure, linens – Have A Seat, place settings – Splendid Settings, hair and make-up – Fancy Face, cake design – Cake Creations By Michelle, carpet – Reznick, catering – Toben Food by Design, AV – Magen Boys Entertainment, Officient – Rabbi Adam Cutler

Beautiful Autumn Wedding At Braestone

December 13, 2020December 12, 2020 by Rachel

Can we just bask in the warm golden sunlight and the fragrance of country side fields for a little while longer? Who doesn’t love a beautiful wedding on a beautiful farm estate? Let me take you to Braestone for the most beautiful home style wedding, located in the rolling hills near Horseshoe Valley. When wedding planner, the talented Shealyn from Shealyn Angus Events, reached out to us to create a beautiful floral and decor concept at Braestone, we were thrilled, because up-country style weddings are certainly our forte’! The perfect blend of the rustic and the refined. “The initial concept for the shoot was a lush, familiar, colour saturated response to a micro wedding celebration on a private estate property.”, says Shealyn. “With the background of the newly opened Braestone Farm as inspiration, it was clear that the shoot could take on a modern or more high fashion interpretation with the contrasting black exterior and white washed interior. Having that juxtaposition of dark and light also allowed us to play on mood and tone, creating a full range of experience from the first shot to the last. At the end of the day, we wanted it to feel like a welcomed, homey, authentically designed experience to serve as inspiration for the new world of small-but-mighty weddings we’ve come to get to know this season.” Captured by the talented Will Reid Photography, this creative assignment gives us all the right vibes. For a full list of vendors, see bottom of post.

Concept Creator, Design and Planning – Shealyn Angus Events, Flowers, Design and Decor – Rachel A. Clingen Wedding & Event Design, Photographer – Will Reid Photography, Venue – Upcountry Venues at Braestone, Stationery – Paper & Poste, Place settings – Simply Beautiful , chairs – Divine Furniture Rentals, Gown – Ceremony Bridal, hair and make-up – Becky Grimman Make-up, Videography – Corinne McDonald Films, Cake – Truffle Cake and Pastry

Girls Backyard Boho Picnic Party

September 7, 2020September 7, 2020 by Rachel

It was a summer like no other, but amidst a global pandemic, so many found reason to celebrate beautiful moments with small and intimate parties. Adjusting to new social distancing rules and pandemic protocol, we are excited to show how very lovely little parties can be. When our friend, Toronto wedding planner Ashley Pigott, wanted to collaborate, we were thrilled to create a little ‘small party magic’ together. El fresco parties are the most wonderful way to celebrate safely and after all, what girl doesn’t love a pretty boho inspired picnic, because friendships are not cancelled and neither are small and intimate beautiful celebrations. Oh and by the way, what fun did our team have.. such positive energy and support for one another, and although this assignment was a creative shoot, we kind of made it our little party… after all, we still all have so much to be thankful for. Photographed by the talented Will Reid Photography, we are in love with every capture of all the fun we had that day. Full list of vendors at bottom of post.