A Backyard DIY Wedding at a Private Residence in Seville, Ohio

Leah Neidhart (33, director of recruiting) and Josey Neidhart (30, a web developer) dated for about three and a half years when they got engaged, and they chose the date of Leah’s grandmother’s birthdays to have their wedding on. The couple knew they wanted to have a summer wedding with a outside ceremony, so they chose Leah’s favorite park overlooking a lake in her hometown of Seville, Ohio. Leah wore an ivory wedding dress designed by Wtoo, and removed the train from the dress to make it more casual for the outdoor occasion. Josey and his groomsmen all wore tan suits while the bridesmaids picked out their own dresses to make the decision more stress-free and enjoyable. The reception followed shortly after and took place at Leah’s parents house, where they had custom-made syrups for alcoholic beverages at the bar and a barbeque-themed menu. The couple chose a vintage garden wedding theme for the celebration and created one-of-a-kind DIY accents and decorations, from the vintage wallpaper table numbers to burlap tablecloths purchased from a supplier that were customized to fit each table. Even the arbor that the couple was married under was custom-built by the groom, with the help of Leah’s father and brother! “Our decor was very much us,” says Josey. “It included all the things we love and it was created by us, so I don't know of a better reflection than that.”