A sunny picnic wedding with lawn games and love

Written by Catherine Clark

◆ At a Glance ◆

Carly Bish sent over this stunning, sun-soaked picnic wedding and we ate it up. But when we found out that it was held at her childhood home, we knew it was really special to her. See, Carly’s brother married Kristin. Kristin’s sister, Chaitra (the bride), met and married one of Carly’s brother’s best friends since childhood, Ryan (the groom). So their meeting (and loving) was inevitable. Sweet story aside, let’s get on to the deets: lots of DIY decor, handmade fascinators, picnic blankets as reception tables, lawn games, ribbon wands (perfect for the nearby kitteh)… it’s your own virtual vacation.

Carly Bish sent over Chaitra and Ryan’s stunning, sun-soaked picnic wedding and we totally want to go back in time and crash this event. It’s one of those weddings where you can totally get lost imagining yourself lounging on the picnic blankets, nibbling their delish-looking goodies, getting down with some bocce ball, and planning how to steal one of the handmade fascinators from the bride and bridesmaids! Grab a ribbon wand and get ready for a virtual vacation in the form of this wedding.

Check out the vendors who contributed:

Photography: Carly Bish and Chantal Andrea
Bouquets, florals, and table settings: Geneva Dian Designs
Hair and makeup: Shyn at Pacific Brides
Vintage plates and crockery: Lisa
Food and cake: Diana Tripiano, a friend of the family
Graphic design for the signage and invitations: Ryan, the groom
Ring (based on Ryan’s design): Green Lake Jewelry Works

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