Tanya and Andy’s Lexington backyard wedding was an emotional, intimate affair. I find myself saying this a lot, but I absolutely loved the way this couple made their wedding day their own!
Although Tanya and Andy live down in Virginia Beach, they also own a piece of land in Lexington. The location was perfect for them and their guests to enjoy a mountain backdrop for the whole day. With the help of Erin and her team at Rockfish Valley Events, that’s where they dreamed up their celebration from scratch. One of my favorite examples of this is their ceremony site – they kept the grass in that area long until the week before the wedding, when they carefully mowed a natural ceremony arch and perimeter for the ceremony space.
Although they kept their ceremony short and sweet, they each wrote personal vows that had everyone in laughter and tears. At their first kiss, guests all set off their confetti cannons! Tanya was so excited for her confetti vision to come to life, and it was such a fun way to end their ceremony!
Afterwards, the couple went out on a ‘first puppy walk’ with their dog Nymeria (a reference for my Game of Thrones fans out there). During their cocktail hour, everyone had fun mingling and playing cornhole before the portraits and reception. Being on their land meant we had all the portrait time and space we wanted. They skipped wedding traditions that weren’t their vibe, like first dance, first look, and cake cutting. Instead, they enjoyed a relaxing dinner together and ended the night with time around the bonfire and lighting sparklers.
Keep scrolling to see more of Tanya and Andy’s Lexington Backyard wedding!
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![table centerpieces with purple flowers at backyard wedding reception](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-05-683x1024.jpg)
![dog standing outside wedding reception tent](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-06-1024x683.jpg)
![flower box beside wedding head table](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-07.jpg)
![orange runner for wedding tables with flower centerpieces at Lexington Backyard wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-08.jpg)
![close up of grass with groom playing outdoor games before backyard wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-09-1024x683.jpg)
![groom sitting with dog at outdoor wedding reception](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-10.jpg)
![dog sitting on ground wearing red bandana before Lexington Backyard Wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-11.jpg)
![wide view of backyard wedding ceremony with rounded arch and chalkboard welcome sign](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-12-1024x683.jpg)
![close up of wildflower beside backyard wedding ceremony](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-13-683x1024.jpg)
![tall grass for outdoor wedding ceremony at Lexington backyard wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-14-1024x683.jpg)
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![bride walking down aisle to her groom](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-17.jpg)
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![bride and groom standing at alter before wedding ceremony begins](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-19-1024x683.jpg)
![groom looking at bride as she reads vows](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-20-1024x683.jpg)
![bride crying as she listens to groom's vows at Lexington backyard wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-21-1024x683.jpg)
![groom putting wedding band on bride's finger during outdoor ceremony](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-22-1024x683.jpg)
![wedding couple kiss as husband and wife at Lexington backyard wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-23-1024x683.jpg)
![wedding couple walking away together as a newly married couple](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-24-1024x683.jpg)
![wedding couple walking with dog following behind](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-25-1024x683.jpg)
![bride hugging wedding guests at outdoor wedding reception](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-26-1024x683.jpg)
![bride and groom playing corn hole](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-27-1024x683.jpg)
![wedding guests having fun and celebrating playing corn hole with bridal couple](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-28-1024x683.jpg)
![newly married couple standing with wedding guests](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-29-1024x683.jpg)
![bride and groom standing together after backyard wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-30-683x1024.jpg)
![bride holding white and purple bouquet while smiling](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-31.jpg)
![bride looking over shoulder wearing off the shoulder wedding gown](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-32.jpg)
![white and purple bridal bouquet being held by bride](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-33-683x1024.jpg)
![bride lifting arms and celebrating being recently married](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-34-683x1024.jpg)
![groom with hands in pockets](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-35.jpg)
![close up of groom's boutonnière](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-36.jpg)
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![wedding couple kissing and walking away together](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-38-1024x683.jpg)
![groom kissing bride's cheek during wedding portraits](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-39-1024x683.jpg)
![wedding couple looking at the beautiful view of mountains and green grassy hills](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-40-1024x683.jpg)
![bride and groom playing croquet together after Lexington backyard wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-41-1024x683.jpg)
![close up of bride playing croquet outside](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-42-683x1024.jpg)
![black and white image of bride celebrating after her turn during croquet](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-43-683x1024.jpg)
![wedding couple playing croquet together](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-44-1024x683.jpg)
![groom hitting croquet ball](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-45-683x1024.jpg)
![wedding guests throwing ball for groom to hit](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-46-1024x683.jpg)
![black and white image of reception at night with lights](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-47-1024x683.jpg)
![bride popping bottle and celebrating recent wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-48.jpg)
![bride pouring drink at reception](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-49.jpg)
![wedding guests hugging and having fun at reception](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-50-1024x683.jpg)
![wedding couple kissing during sparkler exit after Lexington backyard wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-51-1024x683.jpg)
![bride and groom dancing together after reception](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-52-1024x683.jpg)
![newly married couple celebrating together and embracing after Lexington backyard wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-53-1024x683.jpg)
Planning your backyard wedding and looking for more inspiration? Check out Jenny + Nick’s celebration, and Aija + Stafford’s wedding here!
Looking for the perfect fit for your wedding photography? Reach out soon!
![wedding couple kiss as husband and wife at Lexington backyard wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Lexington-Backyard-Wedding-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-23.jpg)
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