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Something Beautiful Is Growing.
Your Space. Your Story. Beautifully Celebrated.
From intimate backyard weddings and beautiful charcuterie gatherings to private chef experiences, custom cakes, and celebrations made just for you, The Backyard Hostess is creating something special.
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A note from the founder
Hospitality, rooted in home.
Hi, I'm Nicolette Durham. For almost ten years, I've had the privilege of helping people celebrate — from cakes I first made in my great-aunt's kitchen to weddings, weekly meal prep, and backyard gatherings. The name is new, but the heart behind it never changed: creating spaces where people gather, celebrate, rest, and connect in the place they call home.
Nicolette
What's growing
Celebrations, gatherings & good food
Backyard Weddings
Intimate or grand, planned and coordinated with care.
Parties & Celebrations
Birthdays, showers, and gatherings made just for you.
Charcuterie & Grazing
Boards and grazing tables, beautifully styled.
Private Chef Experiences
Thoughtful dinners served in your own home.
Weekly Meal Prep
Home-cooked meals prepared in your kitchen.
Custom Cakes
Celebration cakes designed around your story.
Cake Decorating Classes
In-home lessons and small decorating parties.
Decor, Setup & Styling
Tablescapes and details that set the scene.
The next chapter is unfolding
Our full website is coming together behind the scenes. Follow along as the next chapter unfolds.