Backyard DFW Lesbian Wedding: Authentic and Fantastic

June 20, 2024

Cathrine and Taryn’s backyard DFW lesbian wedding took place in Sherman, Texas with literally PERFECT NOVEMBER WEATHER!

If you live in Texas, it feels like almost any month can have hectic weather in one form or another. November is usually pretty safe, but you just never know!

That said, I love how Cathrine and Taryn factored in the weather when deciding what photos mattered most to them. Since it was almost winter, our limited sunlight meant that they didn’t want to worry about getting ready photos. Instead, when I arrived, we jumped straight into the first look and never looked back!

Additionally, I also really (and I mean really!) appreciate that they had a backup plan in case rain or storms happened to show up. Again, it’s Texas – you just never know!

That said, Cathrine, Taryn, and their friends and family were all so welcoming. As the day went on, it felt like documenting their day became less of a job and more of an experience where I became part of the group.

It’s the moments when couples bring me in to their inner circle that I will always cherish the most, and the stories I’ll tell forever.

Are you having a backyard DFW lesbian wedding (or a wedding of any shape and form!) that needs capturing? I’d love to set up a meeting, so feel free to reach out to me here!

A polyptych of a house and decorations for a backyard DFW lesbian wedding in Sherman, Texas. The top left image features a red house. The top right image features multiple wind chimes hanging from the house. The bottom left image shows the welcome table adorned with a guest book, timeline, honeymoon fund box, and other decorations. The bottom right image shows the dessert table with a small cake with a cake topper, stacks of doughnuts, a plate of cookies, and other treats.
A polyptych of details and decorations for a backyard DFW lesbian wedding in Sherman, Texas. The top left image features packets of tissues reading "Best Day Ever" placed on the welcome table. The top right image features a large tree covered in photos of the couple. The bottom left image features a wide shot of the entire dessert table with a backdrop reading "of all the walks we have taken together this is my favorite." The bottom right image features a cooler filled with ice and an assortment of bottled beers.
A diptych of the ceremony space for a backyard DFW lesbian wedding in Sherman, Texas. The left image is focused on a single light from a strand of cafe lights that hang from a large tree in the background. The right image shows the ceremony altar made from a ladder, flowers, a small table, and a rug.
A diptych of two brides joyously reacting to each other during their first look before their backyard DFW lesbian wedding in Sherman, Texas. In both images, the bride on the left is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere while the bride on the right is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress. The left image shows the brides holding hands and smiling while the image on the right shows them about to spin each other in celebration.
A detail shot of two brides' hands being held during their first look before their backyard DFW lesbian wedding in Sherman, Texas. The bride on the left is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere while the bride on the right is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress.
Two brides playfully posing during their first look before their backyard DFW lesbian wedding in Sherman, Texas. The bride on the left is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere while the bride on the right is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress. The bride on the right is also revealing her left foot, which has a colorful, floral tattoo.
A diptych of two brides posing in two different styles before their backyard DFW lesbian wedding in Sherman, Texas. In both images, the bride on the right is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere while the bride on the left is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress. The left image is a more traditional pose with held hands and smiling right at the camera (the bride on the right is also holding a colorful bouquet). The right image is a much more fun and silly pose.
A formal portrait of two brides and their wedding party before their backyard DFW lesbian wedding in Sherman, Texas. The bride on the right is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere while the bride on the left is holding a colorful bouquet and is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress. The bridal party is wearing either navy or maroon dresses or a dress shirt with jeans.
Two brides and their wedding party laughing and smiling as they walk towards the camera before their backyard DFW lesbian wedding in Sherman, Texas. The bride on the right is holding a colorful bouquet and is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere while the bride on the left is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress. The bridal party is wearing either navy or maroon dresses or a dress shirt with jeans.
Two brides and their wedding party laughing and smiling as they walk towards the camera before their backyard DFW lesbian wedding in Sherman, Texas. The bride on the right is holding a colorful bouquet and is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere while the bride on the left is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress. The bridal party is wearing either navy or maroon dresses or a dress shirt with jeans.
A triptych of formal portraits with either the wedding party or family before a backyard DFW lesbian wedding in Sherman, Texas. In all three images, one bride is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere while the other bride is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress. The top two images feature each bride with their respective side of the wedding party while the bottom image features one bride with her family.
A formal portrait of two brides and one set of their grandparents before their backyard DFW lesbian wedding in Sherman, Texas. The bride on the right is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere while the bride on the left is holding a colorful bouquet and is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress.
A diptych of two brides buring a small bundle of sage before their backyard DFW lesbian wedding in Sherman, Texas. In both images, the bride on the right is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere while the bride on the left is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress.
Two brides walking hand in hand and smiling at each other before their backyard DFW lesbian wedding in Sherman, Texas. The bride on the right is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere while the bride on the left is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress.
An officiant smiling with a book under the altar at the start of a backyard DFW lesbian wedding ceremony in Sherman, Texas. She's wearing a long black dress with a necklace.
A detail shot of the moon hanging overhead during a backyard DFW lesbian wedding in Sherman, Texas.
A triptych of a member of the wedding party elaborately throwing flower pedals at the of a backyard DFW lesbian wedding ceremony in Sherman, Texas. In all three images, he's wearing a white dress shirt with jeans and is holding a small wicker basket for the flower pedals.
A diptych of two brides each being walked down the aisle by their respective father during their backyard DFW lesbian wedding ceremony in Sherman, Texas. In the left image, the bride is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere while in the right image, the bride is holding a colorful bouquet and is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress. Both fathers are wearing white dress shirts with boutonnieres and jeans.
Two brides standing at the altar as their fathers prepare to be seated during their backyard DFW lesbian wedding ceremony in Sherman, Texas. The bride on the left is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere while the bride on the right is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress. Both fathers are wearing white dress shirts with boutonnieres and jeans.
Two brides standing hand in hand at the altar and smiling at their officant during their backyard DFW lesbian wedding ceremony in Sherman, Texas. The bride on the left is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere while the bride on the right is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress.
A wide shot of two brides standing at the altar during their backyard DFW lesbian wedding ceremony in Sherman, Texas. The bride on the right is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere while the bride on the left is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress. Their officiant can be seen behind them with their wedding party on either side and rows of guests in the foreground.
A candid shot of a flower girl covering her face in laughter during a backyard DFW lesbian wedding ceremony in Sherman, Texas. She's wearing a navy dress. Another member of the wedding party (wearing a maroon dress) can be seen standing right next to the flower girl.
Two brides sharing their first married kiss at the end of their backyard DFW lesbian wedding ceremony in Sherman, Texas. The bride on the right is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere while the bride on the left is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress. Multiple members of the wedding can be seen smiling and cheering on either side of the brides.
Two brides joyously recessing hand in hand after their backyard DFW lesbian wedding ceremony in Sherman, Texas. The bride on the right is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere while the bride on the left is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress. Their officiant, wedding party, and guests can be seen celebrating in the background.
Two brides sharing a kiss after their backyard DFW lesbian wedding ceremony in Sherman, Texas. The bride on the right is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere while the bride on the left is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress. Their wedding party and guests can be seen celebrating in the background.
A black and white photo of two brides walking away from their guests with arms raised in celebration after their backyard DFW lesbian wedding ceremony in Sherman, Texas. The bride on the left is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere while the bride on the right is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress. Their wedding party and guests can be seen celebrating in the background.
A triptych of two brides during their backyard DFW lesbian wedding reception in Sherman, Texas. The bride in the top two images is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress. In both images, she's hugging different members of her bridal party. The bride in the bottom image is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere and is playing a game of chess with her father.
A large formal portrait of two brides and their families after their backyard DFW lesbian wedding ceremony in Sherman, Texas. The bride on the right is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere while the bride on the left is holding a colorful bouquet and is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress. The family members are all wearing varying levels of business casual to formal dress.
A detail shot of two brides' hands reaching towards each other after their backyard DFW lesbian wedding ceremony in Sherman, Texas. The sleeves of their respective suit and dress can be seen alongside their new wedding rings. The moon can be seen floating overhead.
A triptych of three different moments from a backyard DFW lesbian wedding reception in Sherman, Texas. The top left image shows small candles hanging from a line. The top right image shows a bride and her guests all dancing together. The bottom image shows wedding guests laughing and enjoying the reception.
A triptych of wedding toasts during a backyard DFW lesbian wedding reception in Sherman, Texas. The top left and bottom left images show two different members of the wedding party holding drinks and giving their toasts to the brides. The right image shows one of the brides' fathers coming up and giving them a hug at their head table after his toast.
Two brides holding up their drinks for a toast during their backyard DFW lesbian wedding reception in Sherman, Texas. They sit at their head table with a wooden cutout reading "Mrs & Mrs." The bride on the right is wearing a white suit jacket, a white dress shirt, black pants, brown dress shoes, and a boutonniere while the bride on the left is wearing a flowing, detailed, short sleeve, white dress.

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