Pulling off a DIY wedding is already a massive feat in our opinions, but making it happen in just 6 months while planning from a different country?now that’s impressive. That was the case for Magda + Nico, Europeans living in Canada who came across the perfect venue in the US?a family friend’s backyard in Connecticut. From DIY floral arrangements to all the stylish, coordinating fashion, these two and their fam and friends dreamt up one unforgettable backyard wedding.
Thanks to Elvira Kalviste for the photos!

BTW, be sure to read the story of how M + N chose their wedding colors below, it’s so thoughtful and creative.

Magda did her own makeup and her bridesmaid dreamt up her boho, wavy hairstyle. So pretty!
Nicolas and I are both from Europe. Nicolas was born and raised in France and I was born and raised in Republic of Georgia. We met in Toronto at a party when we were both new immigrants to Canada. Nicolas was visiting Toronto from Montreal with his friends for the Caribana Parade just for the weekend. I was with my friends and my brother who was visiting me from Connecticut. It was a beautiful, fun and colorful night. Based on my brother’s story Nicolas kept his eyes on me all evening but did not dare to approach until my brother introduced himself and later me to Nicolas. The connection was almost immediate, and I would say magical. After 8 beautiful years of our relationship Nicolas proposed to me in Bali during our backpacking t...