Backyard Soiree Weddings and Events

09/08/2024

The Barrel Room at Prairie Street was transformed for Justin and Hailey.

Backyard Soiree Weddings and Events
Event Floral
Luxe Productions
Tablescapes Event Rentals

03/03/2023

STAYIN' ALIVE -> 50th Birthday Bloody Mary + Champagne Brunch!
Mirror Balls, Neon Colors and the best of the 70's, 80's and 90's being played by local celeb DJ -> JB Love [Q 98.5].

Oh What Fun! to get to plan and design!
BRAVO to Sarah Axelson and Event Floral for executing this fun design to perfection. And Paul and Karen of abreo never disappoint!

23/01/2023

Angel Ela + Elder’s intimate, candlelight ceremony and reception in the Exhibition Space at The Embassy Suites in Rockford.

PLANNER: Backyard Soiree Weddings and Events
PHOTOGRAPHER: Dawn Colson Photography
FLORALS: Event Floral
DJ: DJ LoW
MAKE-UP: Stephanie Klump Palmquist Bridal +Beauty
VENUE: Embassy Suites Rockford

31/08/2022

Alyssa + Andrew’s Best Day Ever…
So happy to be on the Journey To I Do with these Sweethearts! Thanks to all the incredible vendors all the joyful journey of planning poured into a perfect Best Day Ever.

PLANNING - Backyard Soiree Weddings and Events
Gorgeous PHOTOS captured by Anamaria Vieriu Photography
Dreamy FLORALS by Flowers for Dreams
HOSTED to perfection by Spencer/DJ of Luxe Productions
Amazing VENUE - Pritzlaff Events
DRAPING by Barking Pony
INVITATIONS + SIGNAGE - incredible -> Sarah Axelson
CAKE by Greige Patisserie
PHOTO LOCATION: Boerner Botanical Gardens

27/08/2022

COLLEEN, KELSEY + NORMAN, TOO!
It was the most perfect day in May for this most beautiful Bride.
She is adored by handsome Kelsey and Norman, too. GOOD NEWS -> She’s as beautiful inside as she is out! [Aaaand things are as they should be!]
I am so happy and grateful to have gotten to work with her + Kelsey. I loved her vision and it was so fun to bring it to life. Wishing you ‘nothing but blue skies’, Kiss Kiss, Kelly

25/08/2022

02/06/2022

PRINCESS in PINK!
Jillian folded 1,000 paper cranes for her and Mark’s ceremony at Anderson Japanese Gardens and reception at Prairie Street Brewing Company. In spite of the forecast, the sun pushed through. There wasn’t a dry eye as we witnessed their vows and it will be hard to top their Shadow Box entrance. But my favorite was their First Dance as they sang along with Donna Lewis to each other 🎶 I love you, always, forever, near or far, always together…🎶.

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01/06/2022

PRINCESS in PINK!
In celebration of this 3rd Anniversary and this TALE as OLD as TIME....
Jillian folded 1000 paper cranes for she and Mark's ceremony at Anderson Japanese Gardens and reception at Prairie Street Brewing in Rockford, Illinois. In spite of the forecast, the sun pushed through. There wasn't a dry eye as we witnessed their vows. It will be tough to top their Shadow Box entrance, but my favorite was their first dance as they sang along with Donna Lewis to each other... 'I love you, always forever, near or far, always together...' Mark + Jillian are downtown Chicagoans. They love make the world go 'round for their pups, Nara and Tsunami, who were the inspiration for their Cocktail Hour Signature Drinks and their Bamboo PAWTY favors. Keep an eye out for the hidden rose from Beauty in the Beast for this LOVE Story's Tale As Old As Time.

Delightfully PLANNED by: Kelly Delamater, Backyard Soiree Weddings and Events
Beautifully PHOTOGRAPHED by: Victoria Sprung
Magically captured by: Night Owls Media
CEREMONY: Anderson Japanese Gardens
RECEPTION: Prairie Street Brewing
Personal FLORALS, LINENS + DRAPING by Event Floral
Masterpiece of a CAKE: Sugarjones
DJ: Jeti Entertainment
HMU: b. Elliotts
INVITAIONS + SIGNAGE by Sarah Axelson

21/05/2022

SIX YEARS!
I took a stroll down Memory Lane in your honor this morning! What a wonderful way to start my day! It was the great American Club Resort take-over! Thy King + Queen of Hearts know how to throw a party! Sending love, thoughts and prayers, Kiss Kiss, Kelly

17/05/2022

Spray Tek Groundbreaking
Champagne + Charcuterie

Planning: Kelly Delamater,
Backyard Soiree Weddings and Events
Linens + Florals: Event Floral
Rentals: Best Events and NPR

04/11/2021

Lee, not Chris, wanted a fairly tale wedding.
Thus we got to work granting that wish...
and it came to be...
Once upon a time Chris + Lee said their 'I Dos' at Aldeen Golf Club with the backdrop of the pines. Then they hosted their guests for dinner and dancing at the charming Illinois Bank and Trust Pavilion. They vowed and kissed, then toasted and danced.
Lee and Chris said it was the BEST DAY EVER.
AND they lived happily ever after.

PLANNING: Backyard Soiree Weddings and Events
PHOTOGRAPHER: Meg Dunn Photography
FLORIST: Event Floral
DJ: Luxe Productions
VENUE: Illinois Bank and Trust Pavilion

29/10/2021

Maids in velvet dresses, men in black tuxedos, orchids, anemonies, roses, dahlias and ranuculus were overflowing...add the back drop of the endless sky and lake and we have the most perfect canvas for this most handsome couple. Many happy returns of the day to Madison + Jon. And yes, it was as perfect as it looks...

OOOOs + Ahhhs to Maison Meredith Photography
and standing 'O' to these incredible vendors:

PLANNER: Backyard Soiree Weddings and Events
FLORAL: daffodil parker
CAKE: Madison Sourdough
INVITATIONS + SIGNAGE: Sarah Axelson
RENTALS: Chance Productions LLC
DJ: Luxe Productions
VIDEOGRAPHER: Post Wedding Films
VENUE: The Edgewater
Kiss Kiss, Kelly

29/10/2021

I really do get the BEST Brides and GREATEST Grooms.
So grateful to get to do what I love with Brides, Couples and Families who always feel like my family, too.
Wishing many happy returns of the day to Matt + Molly! and BRAVO to Seth Ekberg for this fantastic '60 second teaser'! I can't wait to see the highlight film! Kiss Kiss, Kelly

https://vimeo.com/618720492/76bb7d8345

PLANNER: Backyard Soiree Weddings and Events
FILM MAKER: Seth Ekberg
PHOTOGRAPHER: Luis Hermosillo Photographer
FLORIST: Event Floral
CAKE: Julie Michelle Cakes
BAND: Maggie Speaks
LIGHTING, FLOORING, SPARKLERS: Luxe Productions
RENTALS: Well Dressed Tables
VENEU: Embassy Suites Rockford

This is "matt + molly" by Seth Ekberg on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

08/10/2021

🎶 all of our blessings, they overflow 🎶 most days it’s nothing but go, go, go
🎶 with you here beside me 🎶
🎶 I know, know know 🎶 we’ll always find the rainbow 🎶

Lyrics to Custom Love Song by for +
🎶 I’m a lucky fella to end up with Cinderella 🎶.
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30/09/2021

A beautiful day for a beautiful bride! It was overflowing with love, flowers, butterflies and a little bit of day-drinking. Kiss, Kiss, Kelly