How to create a backyard garden wedding at home and planting Dahlias

How to create a backyard garden wedding at home and planting Dahlias
Five years ago, we hosted a DIY garden theme wedding and cocktail party, in the backyard of our New England home, and I thought I would share some of the DIY wedding things I created, including my peony wedding bouquet with jewelry accents, favors, and centerpieces made with blue, purple, and white flowers, and periwinkle butterflies.
Before I show all of that though, I am sharing how I planted Dahlia bulbs for the very first time! I learn so much from watching other KZbin videos, so I hope you learn from mine as well! Enjoy!
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[@newenglandfineliving]

I hope you enjoyed this very personal glimpse into our lives and liked seeing some of the garden theme wedding ideas I shared.

[@KathyRopa-uk9ws]

Absolutely love your ring and I think your wedding was perfect in every way. ❤️

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you so much!!

[@chelseasummers2365]

Beautiful bride, beautiful wedding, and gorgeous bouquet!

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you so much!

[@sarahcosta4882]

The bouquet you made for your wedding was very pretty. I love the bling you added. So special! Your engagement ring is gorgeous and what story to go alond with it. I love your videos. 🥰

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you!

[@janeyjanedee2493]

Love the wedding footage!🧚🏻‍♂️💍🌷🥂💙 You were a beautiful bride!

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you so much!!

[@yvettesummers1339]

what a beautiful wedding you looked gorgeous Linda

[@susanwalline993]

Thank you for "inviting" us to your wedding! What fun! It was beautiful!

[@judybrown4769]

Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. You looked fabulous! I really do love all your content.

[@barbaracarlson1331]

I also watch a lot of you tube videos and not much TV!

[@newenglandfineliving]

so much on TV I don't enjoy.

[@jeanneewaseck6635]

I'm sitting here with the tv immediately next to my head THAT IS INCLUDED WITH MY RENT, and I almost never turn it on! I honestly don't think I can watch anything anymore that I can't pause or fast-forward the video!

[@lynnsalberg5647]

My daughter wants a garden themed wedding ! I’m excited to see your ideas !!!

[@KristynLorraine]

Using grandma's jewelry in the bouquet is a lovely idea. I think every grandma had those "hydrangeas" in her jewelry box! 💓

[@leamorrison9407]

This is my favorite video you’ve ever done! Loved seeing your gardening & garden wedding!!!

[@jackieburnett6881]

What a beautiful wedding! Ty for sharing this precious time in your lives. Congratulations it’s gorgeous

[@kathyropa6174]

Linda you looked beautiful and I’m with you. Simple is best.

[@margaritacanincia1906]

Love the up lit butterfly baskets. Great wedding!

[@TuckerSP2011]

What a wonderful wedding! It was enchanting. Best wishes with the dahlias! They're going to be beautiful.

[@jaimem.1770]

I have loved the apron every time you wear it!

[@annanorth4584]

A beautiful wedding for a beautiful couple! Thank you for sharing.

[@bethleder7760]

Love your channel ! I started watching your videos before Christmas and I’ve been binge watching trying to catch up ever since ! My husband says every time he hears your music “ are you watching that lady up in New England again ? “ . We are in the process of building a new house and you have inspired me with new ideas ! Your wedding was so beautiful ! You have a loyal follower here !

[@newenglandfineliving]

Yay! Thank you!

[@KathyRopa-uk9ws]

Loved the centerpieces. You looked lovely as well Linda.

[@marthahill1919]

Love, love your videos. You have a very handsome husband and very beautiful home and gardens. God bless.

[@loretta7851]

Just watched this beautiful and thoughtful wedding! Discuss to a couple of months ago and have been now binge watching you make beautiful videos and I love New England fine living it’s so historical and gorgeous

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you!

[@ninajohnson6578]

Loved this video Linda. I got married almost exactly the same time as you did. My husband died 9 months later. Hug your sweet mister tight!❤️

[@newenglandfineliving]

Hugs to you!

[@TheRayjane]

Nina Johnson. I’m so sorry for your loss... that is very hard.🙏🏼

[@dancergal5068]

So sorry for your loss. Hold tight to the memories. Sending hugs.

[@edwarddabkowski541]

What a beautiful wedding I enjoyed every moment

[@beezer051]

I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@tammyhoushour8070]

You looked so pretty on your wedding and your dress was perfect for you and I really loved your beautiful yard and flowers that you put together in the baskets with lights too. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@deeshea3286]

Ps.... loved your wedding plans... so unique!

[@joycetaggart3123]

I am loving your wedding dress! You looked very pretty. All the last minute things make the difference. I am slow at writing my comment but thought I would go ahead. You have a graceful way of doing things. I enjoyed watching your wedding. Joyce

[@melindamoore9449]

I live in Illinois (sigh). Zone 6 a. I usually don't plant until around Mother's Day sometimes even Memorial Day. Have a friend that works in a local nursery and she gives me the thumbs up when to go. Getting anxious to get things going. Hard for Gardener's to be patient in the spring. 😉. Watch Garden Answer on You Tube. Laura is fun and very knowledgeable. Wonderful Wedding! Memories to last a life time. Love your ring too.

[@arell56]

What a lovely wedding! You looked so pretty. All of your decor was so nice. Love the fairy lights!

[@lindamontesdeoca4263]

I loved learning more about your personal life, what beautiful wedding phots. Thank you for sharing. Loved your bouquet story, and ring story.

[@brendajones130]

Enjoyed this very much. I really like all you do. Beautiful garden wedding. Keep it up

[@mishloud4215]

your wedding was exquisite, beautifully done and your ring is gorgeous !

[@marywoodruff678]

I liked the program today. Thank you.

[@pattirichey1977]

I really look forward to watching your videos, it’s like visiting with a good friend that I have a lot in common with. Your bouquet was very creative with the jewels and I liked your short hair. See ya next week! 😊

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you so much! I keep thinking I will be going back to short hair soon. I go back and forth constantly.

[@catherinemathias3456]

I love the fact that you aren't too foo foo to use whatever you have to make it work!!!

[@patriciagrisham978]

YOU make a gorgeous bride! Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden wedding.

[@karenhowe1510]

I loved your wedding and if I ever get married again, I want something just like you had.

[@ccburgess3058]

Your wedding pictures of your garden and your wedding dress oh my! beautiful~ ❤️

[@debbieriedel9185]

Beautiful wedding pictures 🦋

[@emmapoe2746]

Good morning Linda what a beautiful video thank you so much for the planting of your flowers and how I can achieve to do this as well. And then for your beautiful wedding pictures that you shared your ring, bouquets, everything is just beautiful be blessed I know you’re beautifulHome awaits you and cannot wait to see it either!

[@jeanneseanard3987]

Thank you for sharing. You are beautiful inside and out!

[@tammyleer9268]

Omg Linda! You are amazing. This was wonderful to see, how beautiful and unique your wedding was. Thanks for sharing it. I just can’t say enough! 🌷🥰

[@fannieallen6005]

Very beautiful wedding

[@nancymiller4678]

I loved seeing your small, intimate, and meaningful wedding in your own gardens. My husband and I were married 5 years ago in the church across the street and had everyone over to our home for light refreshments afterwards. It was absolutely perfect. When we crossed the super busy street, all traffic stopped to let all of us cross (THAT was a miracle). It was SO sweet! My ring was custom made from a diamond that my husband's grandfather brought back from South America back in the 1930s. It is absolutely gorgeous and one of a kind with great sentiment. A couple years ago, we tended the family graves over Memorial Day, and I took off my ring laying it on Mark's grandfather's headstone and took a photo... it is such a cool tribute to family. Thank you so much for sharing your special moments!

[@sillybeeful]

Utterly lovely🦋💙🦋

[@Tinamar65]

Your creativity is stunning! 👍🌸

[@margaretvillalpando7722]

I like the photos of your wedding and like that you use thrift store finds in your home, etc. I like thrifting as well.

[@gillianmatthews6386]

Just lovely ❤️🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧

[@leobardochavez7190]

Beautiful flowers and beautiful stuff loved it

[@ryan918lauren]

What a lovely story Linda 💕👰🏻💐

[@kathyropa6174]

Love, love your ring.

[@candaceperkola8018]

Enjoyed all the wedding stories!

[@patmmathiesen1638]

I agree with you, I seem to be watching more you tube then tv too. Loved the wedding story and the decorations.. you are pretty and loved the dress. Thanks for sharing. Pat from Seattle.

[@teresafraher7595]

What a beautiful and sweet wedding! Wishing you and your husband a lifetime of happiness. Oh and your ring is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing. 💕

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you so much!

[@gypsyjudy3521]

I love the story about your ring. Your dress and bouquet were lovely. That's the way a wedding should be, simple and elegant.

[@Rina-rs6up]

Wishing and hope I meet my special someone . Your beautiful and thanks for sharing. From Williamsburg Virginia

[@victoriafox7490]

Beautiful wedding

[@shirlrebert4469]

Love weddings Thanks for sharing yours

[@maryannroupas7169]

Loved this episode!!!

[@laurie6853]

Your bouquet was beautiful 🌸

[@pattihurley2552]

Happy Anniversary. You looked beautiful on your wedding day! Nice to see Ben too😉 thanks always for sharing. I love your channel.

[@danielacuenca5219]

Linda. I had a small wedding, I made my bouquet from Trader Joes flowers (mini calla lilies in pots)..I just cut them the day of, added ribbon and wire!.....I don't regret a small wedding a now with the pandemic is the new style!

[@daroldelbert1884]

Beautiful wedding💕

[@dawnbarnes8729]

I, too, watch more KZbin than regular TV. A lot of gardening, chateau living, historical renovations. Lots to watch. Including you! ❤️😊

[@kathyphifer7546]

What a beautiful wedding! I love that it was small and intimate. You were such a beautiful bride.

[@kathyropa6174]

Very beautiful.

[@susandenniscook9271]

What fun info and stories in this episode! Thanks for sharing your wedding details!! So lovely!

[@debrastjean4501]

Beautiful wedding photos, all your touches show your warm and inviting personality❤️ I am going to attempt dahlias in a pot. I am a messy planter, soil everywhere! I guess I must be having a blast.😅

[@VelvetandToads]

What wonderful ideas! The baskets are beautiful as is the bride and the wedding as a whole. And I love the synchronicity of the ring 💍

[@WeezyWeez1984]

Beautiful couple, Wonderful memories and that ring is just magnificent.

[@trenaoquinn753]

Wow! So beautiful

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you so much!

[@brendamoore1922]

Oh my gosh loved loved loved your story!

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you Brenda!

[@pattymccoy2866]

Beautiful wedding Linda!!

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you!! I love that is was so casual and enjoyable.

[@phillistaylor2937]

Beautiful

[@willothewispl]

A lovely video.

[@pamdennis1007]

Love your channel. I wasnt ready to stop watching . Just got caught up in it Lol

[@globalgoddess6300]

If they can potentially be used on a concrete surface, please consider using 3M adhesive/ no-nail hangers; they come in different colors and sizes, and have been perfect for our corporate office. Also, thank you for the wonderful reminder about the insanely beautiful rainbow sherbet dahlias I saw a while ago. You've given me courage to buy them (assuming any more are left).

[@lizvalentyne8659]

just love watching you Linda...very down to earth and inspiring. I am in a new small Cape style home. We have recently downsized from a 4500 sf.. We are planning an addition...if you were to find a home that needed renovations I would love to follow your process. From you follower in the same state who is now planning a stone driveway like yours!!

[@sandrasanzenbacher232]

This was possibly my favorite video ever. So lovely and it spoke to me. You are the best!!!

[@lanajackson3730]

I loved this video today! You are so fearless and adventurous in what you do!! Your ring is the most beautiful ring, ( next to my heart shaped), that I have seen. Ben, is a very handsome man. Not excluding the bride - you were absolutely stunning, Linda. Loved you after wedding setting, in your backyard. God bless you both and many adventurous more to bone!💕💐🌸🌷🌼🦋

[@saeedehmosivand8367]

I love it

[@loricoslow744]

Love your channel.

[@newfoundland3238]

Love the wedding dress!And shoes!Perfection!Best Wishes for many more years!!!!

[@cindyfoley1675]

I loved seeing your wedding pictures! Everything was so beautiful!!!

[@phyllishaynes1544]

Beautiful wedding and looks like everyone was having fun and enjoying it.

[@giovannatrentanelli3841]

This was sooo much fun to watch. Your wedding was beautiful!

[@cyndeestipanovich8956]

❤️love your videos

[@rjstrotz6144]

5/21/22. Greetings, Linda. I jumped on to this link from your 5/16/22 video at Sugarwood where you mentioned your garden wedding. We are sure missing the Groton house. The garden space/backyard area was flatter and unified. The magic you worked in the interior of Groton, we are sure, will resurface at Sugarwood.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thanks for visiting! The wedding video was a home prior to Groton, End it had a great backyard. One of the reasons Groton didn’t work for us was I had to take a lot of stairs to get to my garden every day. Luckily this new home is one step out to all of the gardens.

[@mynewenglandstory]

Like everything you do, your Wedding was absolutely beautiful!!!

[@martaarroyo-ross1013]

Loved the wedding video!! My daughter , niece and nephew are getting married this year and all their showers are at my house❤️❤️ Many awesome ideas!!!!

[@denisedelgado3350]

Happy Anniversary 🎉🎉 God bless 💕 (gorgeous choice of dahlias and what a lovely setting for your wedding ~ love your take on the bouquet 💐).

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@lesliecarson684]

Linda, enjoyed seeing your wedding pics and inspiration with all the details. Looked like it was a wonderful evening. It’s always nice to see a little glimpse of years past. I hope your flowers bloom. The picture of what they will look like are just stunning! Thanks for another great video.

[@bonbonstampin]

Linda, I loved attending your wedding - virtually - and years later! It was perfectly lovely. xoxo from So Cal

[@patriciacaughey5122]

Thank you for sharing. Your husband and you looked beauriful on your special day! Your yard was beautiful. Enjoy your videos and have learned alot from you.

[@cynthiasirois8295]

Thank you for sharing your wedding day....just beautiful, and I’m sure it was a lot of work to pull it off...it anyone could do it, it’s you! (Peonies are my favorite flower.) I have literally hundreds of daffodils that have come up in my new home in New Hampshire, planted by the previous owner, so we are enjoying little vases of them all over the house! So happy that warmer weather is just around the corner🌺

[@CM-pb7yw]

Such lovely photos! So beautiful! Thank you for sharing. 🙌🏻💕🤗

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

It was SO nice to learn how beautifully your wedding was planned and executed! It was lovely Linda! I love the colors you love, our joys and many other things are similar/it’s interesting! The diamond is simply gorgeous. Thank you for this lovely visit!

[@kellymcfadden7514]

Very pretty colors and delicate centerpieces. Love your bridal bouquet and rings too!

[@janbusby6562]

How beautiful! Loved seeing glimpses of your beautiful wedding! 💗

[@foreverandalways3305]

You might enjoy Lady Marybeth 's channel about estate sales and thrift shops. PS I would go with the pretty green wall paper.🌸🌱

[@ChristinaFaith67]

Love love loved the wedding photos!!! Absolutely stunning!!🧚🏻🦋