Forest style wedding

The rustle of towering trees, the chirping of birds and, above all, the silence and proximity to wonderful nature far from the hustle and bustle of the city. It can be stunning scenery for the wedding day.

Enchanted forest weddings sound like a fairy tale, however, its organization does not have to remain only in the realm of dreams. Thanks to solutions such as a humanist wedding and, at the special request of the bride and groom, also a civil wedding, it is possible to pronounce the wedding vows in the bosom of nature that can be a perfect venue. How to organize a forest wedding ceremony so that the ceremony goes according to plan?

Huge pine trees with string lights hang between them above wedding reception venue with chairs and path with peebles — https://www.instagram.com/p/CUOUD2MPqPl/

With or without a party in the forest?

The first decision you have to make when deciding on a forest wedding theme is whether it should be accompanied by a party after the reception in the same place. Holding the whole thing under the towering trees is an interesting idea, but you have to keep in mind that it can create a lot of organizational difficulties. The most important issue here is the lack of catering and sanitary facilities on the opposite of classical wedding venue. In addition, if you want to organize wedding ceremony in the forest, you need to get permission from the proper institution (except private properties, then ask the owner), which also requires solid arguments. Therefore, it is worth considering a forest wedding theme that includes only the marriage ceremony, and the wedding should be organized e.g. in a nearby wedding venue.

Daytime wedding under the pine trees, wooden moon with string lights, guests on chairs — https://www.instagram.com/p/CVW2RbLL08P/

Forest wedding under towering trees

However, if you are planning to organize an entire celebration in the forest, consider how to prepare the event to facilitate the creation of a unique atmosphere in natural conditions. A compromise here can be a picnic party. Thanks to such a solution, you will celebrate this unforgettable, one day in your life in less formal way and unforgettable for guests. The form of the picnic is definitely simpler – however, this does not mean that it is less charming and unique. The wedding can start at noon and finish before dark, which spend you the hassle of organizing the lighting in the forest darkness.

Long table with white table runner and colorful flowers and candles, plants in pots on plates, wicker lamps and string lights — https://www.instagram.com/p/CVWOPDkAIP7/

Venue

If you want to have full-time forest wedding until dawn, be prepared to huge amount of organization issues to encounter. You need to have a covered place to eat and dance. There might be a rented wedding tent.

Wedding tent with string lights and wedding tables by the forest with stone path and benches — https://www.instagram.com/p/CVX29xYLr5u/

Or wooden bower that is prepared for such events.

High ceiling wedding venue in the forest with leaves and string light and wicker chandelier and white fabric decorations — https://www.instagram.com/p/CVdAw_nrmGe/

Storage and sanitary

Also, you should think about the catering and place to store food prepared for your forest wedding. The same with sanitary facilities such as toilets. You may rent the ones you can see on concerts, but they are not really charming, do they? There might be hidden somewhere, but guest should be warned that only this kind of facilities will be available. It may be uncomfortable for many of them, especially elders.

Water

It can be hard for organization and for guests to be in the place without water to clean things or prepare meals. Thinking about it before and adding the cost of bringing a water reservoir to the place is crucial, and can’t be omitted.

Electricity

This might be a major obstacle for you, because delivering electricity to the place where there is none can be costly. Bringing some kind of generator and petrol to keep it working can be problematic and costly. Imagine the situation that is breaks in the middle of the night during the party. That would be terrifying.

White tent in the woods with string lights and crates for decoration — https://www.instagram.com/p/CVHg1HHqpHG/

Ensure good navigation

One of the most important organizational aspects that a forest wedding requires is preparing proper navigation guidelines for your guests. It’s a great idea to include directions along with a map in your invitations. In the age of technology, geographical coordinates will also come in handy, but GPS can go crazy while in the woods and lead your guest to the middle of nowhere.

Enchanted forest wedding – How does it look like?

If you overcome all the obstacles given above, and you are still sure that your dream wedding is going to be enchanted forest wedding, let us move to the nicer part of the preparations- decorations, outfits, colors and food choice.

Forest wedding decor

Your whole ceremony also requires a perfectly tailored setting in the form of beautiful decorations. A wedding in the forest is the perfect opportunity to use all elements related to nature. The rings can rest in a fresh moss-lined casket, and floral woven garlands will also look beautiful. If you can arrange electricity to make it a full night wedding, you might also be tempted to use bistro lights suspended from the trees or fairy lights between the leaves. You can use glimmering vintage candleholders or candelabras woven on tables, but be careful with fire, or check if you are allowed to use it at all! They would certainly create a beautiful atmosphere, but remember to check out and get rid of any ideas that could pose a danger in the forest.

Using soft floral motifs, sugar flowers or delicate mushrooms can be perfect if you prepare a picnic, or want to keep a fairy-like atmosphere. However, if you aim for darker and more elegant atmosphere, you should choose wood and moss as your main color palette. Tree stumps

Dark wooden tables with table runner made out of paper, simple wooden and geometrical decor and small floral arrangements — https://www.instagram.com/p/CVTkmGILoZd/

Flowers

Greenery choice mainly depend on the overall color theme of your wedding. They might be dark and deeply colored when your wedding is kept in darker shades, but also pastel ones if your forest wedding reminds more of the fairyland or for a picnic alternative during a daylight woodsy wedding. Bark covered trees can be tangled in greenery with loose tendrils to make your vast woodland wedding even more enchanting.

Wedding reception gate with colorful pink colored flower arrangements and greenery, pond in the background — https://www.instagram.com/p/CVYId_gtXP8/

Food

You can stick to the evergreen wedding catering and do not get fancy, but if you are brave enough to organize forest wedding, why not to keep the menu in the forest theme. Instead of chicken and classic meat, serve wild turkey, game with cranberries, mushrooms soup and berry flavored desserts. Decorate tables with food with leaves, pine cones and branches or serve wedding cakes on tree ring cake platter. Of course, do not forget about vegetarian and vegan food options for your guests. As for forest wedding cakes, there are plenty of possibilities. There are cakes that look like moss, or they can be styled in the shape of a mushroom or forest animal.

Newlyweds can resign from white wedding cake and go for more unconventional solutions straight from forest wedding ideas. Wedding cake looking like a tree stump with greenery, small mushrooms and buzzing bees can look enchanting, but note that it may cost you extra for such artistic creation of a wedding cake.

Crystal plate with buns with game and cream decorated with green leaves — https://www.instagram.com/p/CVSDpbqqPsk/

Outfits

Here the situation is similar to flowers. If your ceremony is kept in an elegant, mysterious atmosphere, the Bride can even be tempted to resign from classic white, ecru and light dress and reach for dark wedding dress, even black if she wishes. Adding curling leaf tendrils motif on the dress or in the veil may create a woodsy vibe for the Bride outfit. Instead of tiara, the Bride can opt for lush greenery crown or the one made out of pale blooms if she opts for more fairy-like look. If the forest is covered in mossy floors, it may be an incredible idea and non-conventional one, to resign from shoes.

The Bride in dark wedding gown and deep red bouquet standing in autumn forest and leaves covered grass — https://www.instagram.com/p/CVN3fy7rx4W/

The Groom can choose a classic, black suit, but also risk choosing bottle-green, wine-colored or deep dark blue. Guests should be informed or be able to guess from invitation style what will be the dress code for the forest wedding.

Wedding a couple of darker skin, the Bride in backless dress with lace sleeves and ornamented applications, the Groom in bottle green suit and gypsophila in his pocket — https://www.instagram.com/p/CVdVXZdqmq5/

Conclusion

Forest wedding theme is not for scaredy-cats. It is a challenge to organize such a wedding ceremony, but the enchanted forest effect is worth all the work. Wedding under towering pine trees generally have other atmosphere than the ones in buildings, but adding some white blooms or burgundy blooms, soft florals, icing details and rustic wooden details can bring this rustic charm vibe, that will influence the whole event and create enchanted forest wedding theme unforgettable for newlyweds and all the wedding participants.