A garden style wedding has long been a popular trend with no sign of abating. The intimacy of a garden theme where you can add your own unique and personal touch is perfectly synonymous with the romanticism you want to achieve for your celebration. From dainty decor details to whimsical lighting and untainted wild greenery, there is a never-ending list of ideas to create an unforgettable wedding day!
Whether you prefer to get creative, or keep your decor minimal, there are unlimited ways you can elevate your wedding by incorporating nature into your day. Find inspiration with these 10 stunning garden style wedding ideas.
1. Garden Style Wedding Arch and Aisle
Make the most of the outdoors by creating a garden-styled wedding arch as a focal point during your nuptials. This personalized backdrop will add to the magic of the day by becoming the centerpiece of your ceremony. Leave your guests in awe as they watch watch you celebrate your love! A gorgeously rustic wedding arch will lend itself perfectly to the bucolic and natural atmosphere of your garden style wedding.
2. Incorporate Wooden Signs
Wooden signs add to the rustic and whimsical ambience of any garden style wedding. You can customize the sign with your names, wedding hashtag, date, or even a timeline of the day for your guests. The natural material will complement any garden color scheme and is versatile enough so that you can add as many details as you like, whether it’s a minimal vibe, with just an entrance sign, or several wooden signs scattered around the venue.
3. Go for a Nature-Inspired Wedding Reception
Dining will be a crucial element of your garden style wedding, so here’s where your garden theme can really shine. Make your wedding table and seating decor stand out by incorporating a romantic backyard atmosphere with beautiful lighting and flowers hanging from above. You can also try substituting round tables with long banquet-style tables that weave across the garden. Not only will this guarantee the perfect nature-inspired wedding theme, but will also encourage your guests to mingle.
4. Spread the Warmth with Blankets
Whether you’re thinking of celebrating in winter or summer, blankets are always a thoughtful touch for a garden style wedding. Guests might not come prepared for the chilly evening, and they’ll definitely appreciate a warm blanket. You can even mix and match so that they go perfectly with your color scheme. Best part? They can be a cute touch to your seating decor, or you can be used to create a cosy corner in rustic or woven boxes.
5. Add Floral Baskets
Transform your garden-style wedding into a floral paradise by lining your aisle with baskets full of florals. Use a plethora of blooms including roses, wild flowers, and greenery to create a romantic and elegant vibe.
6. Set Up Photo booths
Any wedding needs a photo booth or station, but with a garden style wedding, you can make use of nature for the backdrop, to make your booth extra special. You could set up a tree swing, wooden benches, or a flower wall incorporating foliage or mixing flowers to add texture and color for a natural feel.
7. Add Wedding Food and Drink Stations
A garden style wedding is a perfect excuse to try out some DIY decor, especially for your food and drinks tables. You can set up different types of food and drink stations around the venue, such as themed food stops to take guests on a journey around the venue. You can also take inspiration from a farmer’s market-style cocktail hour and set up tables with fun, colorful fresh produce. Have fun with the tables and make up your own quirky names!
8. Include a Garden Style Wedding Marquee
Garden style weddings create a beautifully romantic atmosphere, but you don’t want to be disappointed by mother nature, so make sure to plan ahead for any unexpected weather. A marquee or tented space will be perfect for an outdoor celebration to keep guests warm and dry. Even if it doesn’t rain, you can create an outdoor/indoor vibe by having seating both under the tent and around it. You can even keep with the garden theme by incorporating trees, foliage and lanterns inside the covered area.
9. Invite Nature Into Your Garden Style Wedding
Make use of the nature around your celebration to add simple accents around your venue. These delicate touches to your decoration will be what sets your style apart and add to the beautiful memory of your special day. You might have to get crafty, but it will be worth it in the end! You could use leaves as place settings, fresh herbs to add a natural scent to the event, and even attach your couple photos to trees.
10. Incorporate Pastel tones
Soft pastel tones will be a charming contrast to the wildness of nature around your venue. The symbolism of the sturdy wood and trees combined with the romanticism of these powdery colours will be perfect elements to incorporate. Add in these pops of pastels in your table garlands, place settings, seating decor, and even your bouquet.
These garden style wedding ideas are sure to surprise your guests, and make your venue spectacular! If you’re looking for more inspiration on how to decorate your special day, then check out our roundup of the most stunning wedding tablescape ideas. And if you’re planning a destination wedding in Italy, then you’ve landed in the right place! Head to WedBoard to begin exploring and connecting directly with the most beautiful wedding venues across Italy.
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