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Colorful Backyard Wedding in Upstate NY | Keira Lemonis Photography

colorful and eclectic New York wedding @weddingchicks

Lindsay and Fredrik enjoyed a colorful wedding day right in the backyard of Lindsay's parent's home in Upstate New York. Their big day was a fun and vibrant celebration of their marriage, as well as the merging of two families and beautiful cultures.
The hot pink and orange color tropical color palette really brought out the festive atmosphere. We imagine all their guests had a blast from start to finish. See more beautiful eclectic and colorful wedding ideas in the full gallery here photographed by Keira Lemonis Photography.

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Tropical print womens summer sandals on a stone beach

It started long distance

It all started five years earlier when Fredrik met Lindsay while studying abroad in New York. After years of long distance, this creative couple now lives and works in Stockholm, Sweden, where Fredrik was born and raised.

Groom and groomsmen in suits outdoors wedding party

Stylish groom wearing a blue suit with boutonniere

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Bridesmaids in orange dresses with floral accents wedding

Dresses: $150 Infinity Convertible MAXI in any color and hundreds of fabric choices-made to order by hand in the USA from Radical Thread Co. Bouquet: Protea, Gerber Daisies, Eucalyptus  Leaves, Roses from Binley Florist Earrings: Beaded Earrings Cork Heels: Cork tropical platforms sandals - Similar ones Aldo

Bridal party in orange dresses and gray suits outdoors

Bride in white dress holding colorful protea bouquet

Unique tandem bike

Many of his relatives and friends from around the world were able to make the long trip and join in on a once in a lifetime celebration filled with fun, laughter, and dancing well into the night. This non-traditional couple wanted to infuse their wedding with personality and personal touches that made the night feel uniquely "them."

Wedding rings on bike with red tandem bicycle flowers

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Incorporate your family

A big part of this was to incorporate their families as much as possible, having the bride and groom's brothers as "Toast Masters" and hosts of the evening, a family friend to conduct the home-made ceremony, and calling upon Fredrik's grandfathers to lead the group through a classic Swedish drinking song at dinner.

Outdoor wedding ceremony with a door frame archway

Outdoor wedding altar with white curtains and colorful bunting

bright tropical inspiration

The day began with a beautiful, outdoor ceremony, followed by a poolside cocktail hour and finally dinner and lots and lots of dancing under the wedding tent. Lindsay, a designer, was the creator of the overall cheerful, bright and tropical inspired wedding decor and stationery.

Lindsay and Fredriks backyard wedding decor details

unique vintage postcard guestbook idea @weddingchicks

Festive table setting with Bumpkin Island signage flowers

Budapest map place card setting with basil and olive oil

destination table names

Each guest table was named after a destination that the couple had traveled to and decorated with wildflower arrangements, lots of pillar candles, and mismatched, vintage china.

Bride and groom kissing in a sunlit meadow wedding

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