More from Julie Lindenman Events... When I met Amanda and Kyle in 2021, they had already had 3 other venues and 5 other dates from pandemic postponements and changes. It was time to find a new plan and get married already! They wanted a fail safe option and Amanda's parents' home in New Jersey became just that. They chose the backyard where we would first meet and measure for a sailcloth tent as the backdrop and we decided to map the entire day out from there.

Their original venue was sleek and had views of the city, so we wanted to incorporate that New York style into a backyard celebration. Sophisticated and modern in style, Amanda was really drawn to the color teal - it kept showing up in all of her inspiration! She also loved neutrals and romantic touches, so the design became a marriage of modern, fresh, and romantic. We used the color black as an accent throughout to balance the feminine florals and lighter tones.

Amanda's background is in graphic design and she's super talented (check out the Loverboy branding!). So she was really invested in the printed materials and signage of her day. We worked with the amazing Swell Press to create gorgeous invitations with that special teal color we loved. Amanda was very involved in that part of the process; we worked with Swell Press to select specific typefaces and modern shapes/textures all while using our whites, neutrals, teal, and black color palette. While Swell Press handled the invitations, escort cards, place cards, and menus, Amanda took on some DIY projects of her own, such as the escort card boards and specialty cocktail signs to name a few.

Amanda and Kyle wanted to focus on keeping the event fun, so a great band for plenty of dancing was a must and we added in a fun disco ball installation over the dance floor. We even added wax seals to each escort card that read “let’s party”! While guests were in the tent dancing we quietly set up a photobooth outside which became something fun for guests to explore and take part in. Amanda's parents have bistro lights over their back patio area, so we decided to use string lighting within the tent so it felt like a continuation of their home. Incorporating a black and white checked dance floor helped elevate the space. The attire we settled on was Creative Black Tie Optional, and guests really showed up. It was another great way to elevate a “backyard” wedding.

There were lots of personalizations, such as having their good friend and Summer House cast mate Carl Radke officiate their wedding. Plus we had to incorporate Kyle and Amanda's product Loverboy on the bars and in the specialty cocktails.