Garden style wedding

Garden weddings are beautiful, but don’t forget that they have their glitters and shadows. Organizing a garden ceremony will be a challenge, but for a unique effect, it’s definitely worth it. But before, check out why it’s worth it and what you need to prepare for from these less pleasant issues.

Advantages of a wedding in the garden:

• A ready-made wedding theme
• Unique, romantic atmosphere on your wedding day
• Better epidemiological safety due to celebration outdoors
• Natural vegetation – almost ready wedding decor with fresh flowers
• More relaxed atmosphere
• Creative and modern approach to wedding ideas
• More space in garden wedding venues- greater possibility to plan and invite more guests
• More ideas for original attractions.

Disadvantages of a wedding in the garden:

• Can only be organized in the warm season to avoid inclement weather
• Stress related to the unpredictability of the weather even in summer
• More issues connected with organization and logistics – time-consuming planning
• Possibility of increased costs.
• Possibility of insects
• Limited wedding menu.

Is it worth organizing a wedding in the garden?

If the bride and groom are not afraid of organizational challenges, higher costs and changeable weather, it is worth organizing a wedding in the garden venue. Plenty of space, intimate ceremony,  no brainer floral arrangements just growing on the bushes and trees, relaxed atmosphere and attractions outdoors will compensate for any disadvantages.

Wedding in the garden – what should you pay attention to?

If you’ve already decided that a secret garden theme is for you, let’s take a look at what things to look out for – from choosing a perfect venue, to complete decor, to security and outdoor wedding essentials.

Venue

If you’re the lucky ones who can boast your own lush gardens, then you’ve already found your perfect place. If not, consider whether perhaps someone close to you could share their green space with you? Another great alternative is to organize the ceremony in a garden belonging to a manor house, hotel or restaurant – you will find such proposals of places all over the Internet. When we close our eyes and try to imagine an ideal garden setting for the wedding, we see stately trees, lush bushes, multicolored flowers, roses and fragrant herbs… Hidden between charming alleys, rockeries, wooden details, maybe even accompanied by a pond? Tell yourselves, isn’t this a perfect wedding venue?

Garden decoration

The ceremony surrounded by greenery is beautiful in itself, and the blooming flowers are a natural adornment. But let’s not forget that your big day deserves a special setting. On the reception tables there can appear additional floral compositions such as potted plants and candles, without which it is difficult to imagine a romantic reception. Pay special attention to lighting, which will fulfil both aesthetic and practical functions. Apart from the tables, use the potential of the trees around you and attach to them decorative elements, such as lamps, tulle or glass ornaments. Attention: don’t damage the greenery growing there! One of our favorite  garden wedding details for wedding decor are potted plants on every table for guests to take home after the party is over. It is a perfect way to cut some costs on floral arrangements and give those flowers another life.

Canopy and marquee

When organizing a reception in the garden, you should consider a canopy to protect your guests and of course the bride and groom from unwanted rain. And the other way round: the sun is very welcome, but strong sun rays can be tiring. In both cases, large tents will be the best solution. And when the forecasts are not kind and a cooler weather is expected, it is also worth considering a wall / side covering for the tent to ensure an optimal temperature.

Hire furniture and accessories

However, a marquee isn’t everything for a wedding reception. You will also need tables, wedding chairs, crockery, tablecloths and tableware for your guests.

Furthermore, you will not only need decorative lighting, but also strictly technical lighting. Companies and vendors that take care of catering for outdoor events, also provide hotplates, grills or furniture for relaxation.

Wedding dresses for a garden wedding

If you are a bride-to-be and are looking for your dream wedding gown for your garden wedding, check out our inspiration in styles like boho, fairy tale or vintage. The boho style will blend in perfectly with the garden atmosphere. Short models and overalls are a modern approach to the fashion, which will perfectly emphasize the creative garden party. Minimalist cuts are perfect if you want an elegant but comfortable look.

For your chosen theme, dresses in color (preferably in pastel shades like dusty blue) and decorated with flowers, which are a perfect match for the party setting, are ideal. All kinds of airy, light materials referring to the romantic charm of this type of wedding are welcome. Attention here: if during the wedding you are going to move on the lawn, it is better to resign from a dress with a train, which will resist during the movement and there is a big chance that it will get dirty. If you want to take care of bridesmaids outfits, great idea is to chose pastel creations for them, different color for every girl.

Garden wedding – how to dress as guests?

For a wedding in the garden, you should wear formal attire. As part of this dress code, women can wear floral dresses and sandals, men light suits and moccasins. For an idyllic party you can choose a looser outfit and for an elegant a more formal version of casual attire with floral motifs or in pastel colors.