Liza and Austin met on a Saturday during Buckeye Country Superfest in 2019. After returning to Albany, they decided to meet again the following Monday morning — just before Liza headed to her first summer class at OSU. When classes wrapped for the day, Liza drove over to say hello before heading home. That simple visit became their routine, seeing one another before and after classes each day. After a period of long distance, the two decided to take a break. But, as fate would have it, in 2022 they reunited in Columbus, Ohio, where they found an apartment together and adopted their mini Bernedoodle, Blitz. Austin surprised Liza in front of her family by proposing during a family dinner at the New Albany Country Club before heading upstairs where a celebration was waiting. Punctuated by soft blue hydrangeas, Liza’s backyard dream wedding came to life as she and Austin were married at her family home in New Albany, Ohio. From the church ceremony to an elegant backyard soiree planned with the help of Aisle & Co. and captured by Kismet Visuals, the day struck a perfect balance between relaxed and elevated energies.
Delicate blue floral invitations
Kicking off the day the right way
Liza and her bridesmaids celebrated the day to come with a champagne “toast” that really turned into more of a champagne shower.
Detail we love: playing with texture
We absolutely love the contrast of Liza’s smooth silk gown and the bridesmaids’ heavily textured blue floral dresses. Liza wore her grandmother’s veil paired with her own wedding gown — the very first dress she had tried on!
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Traditional church ceremony
The couple exchanged vows in a traditional church ceremony at Broad Street Presbyterian Church where they let the architecture of the church shine without over-doing any decor moments.
From family home to wedding venue
The backyard transformed into a fully functional wedding space, inviting guests to relax on the lawn and gather poolside with floral arrangements by Prema Designs.
Unique detail: a mascot moment
Guests were greeted by a champagne tower and even OSU’s mascot, Brutus, roaming the lawn and mingling throughout the yard.
On trend: live painting
Beneath the sailcloth tent, a live artist (Emma Miller Art) captured the celebration in paint strokes.
Elevating a backyard setting
The couple fully embraced the home setting with Aisle & Co. and New Albany Country Club, creating outdoor lounge areas with layered seating, table lamps, and chandeliers strung through the trees.
Details we love: oysters, lattice, and lampshades
Thoughtful details of blue toile linens, oysters, and lattice-inspired motifs lent the day a sense of indulgence, with hydrangeas woven throughout.
Timeless color palette: blue & white + wood
We will forever be obsessed with a blue and white color palette, especially when paired with a natural oak. It’s timeless and perfect for any setting from backyard to beach.
On trend: vintage-inspired wedding cake
Fan favorite: second-line parade
The newlyweds and their wedding party took part in a celebratory second-line parade to kick off the reception.
