Garden weddings are effortlessly beautiful. The simplicity of nature is also its most breathtaking asset. The lush greens, blooming flowers, and sunlit blue skies can immediately captivate anyone. This is probably the reason why a lot of couples choose garden weddings. Even though you already have a rich backdrop with a nature-themed wedding, there are still tons of ideas you can explore to make your special day even more gorgeous. Here are 10 things you can do to spruce up your garden wedding:
Petals Accents
Flower petals make weddings prettier and more enchanting. It enhances garden weddings even more. Spread petals on the aisle, the grass, and even the altar area! Go with the shades of your color palette to add more impact on your wedding venue. Some wedding catering services provide flowers not only for the reception but also for the ceremony, too! You can ask them to scatter some petals for you. The more random it’s spread out, the more appealing it is.
Handwritten signs on Wood or Chalkboard
Garden weddings give a rustic feel and what better way to highlight that by using wood or framed chalkboard for your signs! From the “This Way” arrow to the “Refreshments Area” to practically every sign you will use, you can either use white paint on wood or colored chalks on chalkboards to guide your guests. Handwritten signs are more personal and chic, too.
Vines and Twigs
Tie some vine or twigs on your altar backdrop or pillars. It will add more character and texture to your garden wedding. Add small flowers on the twigs and vines to make it more dainty and fairy-like.
Tea Party
If you fancy a charming English theme for your garden wedding, go for a tea party theme with vintage cups and plates. Put quaint cake stands as table centrepiece with either a cup or teapot on top of it.
Accented Tree
Look for a huge tree as a backdrop for your altar. Hang different strands of lace on the branches for a classic look. You can also use mason jars, put wild flowers in them, and hang them on the branches using twigs for a more rustic appeal.
Balloons
Add some colorful cheer and vibrance by tying balloons on the trees, tall grass, and chairs of your guests. Balloons show a whole lot of fun and can put everyone in celebration mood! You can also use a balloon arch either at the altar or at the end of the aisle where the entourage enters.
Buntings
Printed buntings are great to hang on garden weddings. These triangular pretties will make your venue more festive! You can alternate printed and plain buntings to highlight your color palette. You can even hang them on the back of your guests’ chairs to make it more celebratory!
Director’s Chairs
Use oversized personalized director’s chairs for you and your husband. Have someone paint your names at the back of the chair (which is made of a special cloth). You can also paint “the bride” and “the groom” instead. This will add more personality to your garden wedding.
Paper lanterns
Paper lanterns come in different shapes and colors. They make garden weddings look heavenly. Round paper lanterns are popular but you can also go for rectangular ones in varied heights. They especially look lovely at night!
Ribbons and fabrics
Ribbons, lace, and other fabrics are pretty accents that can texture to your wedding venue and reception. You can hang it on the branches of trees, tie them on the chairs, wrap them on utensils, use them for souvenir tags, and many more!
These are just some of the many the ideas you can explore for your garden wedding. You don’t have to spend so much, too! Most of these things are relatively cheap and you can find them anywhere. The most important thing is that you choose the ones that will reflect your style and personality. Garden weddings are beautiful as it is, you don’t have to go overboard. Pick and choose the accents you will add to complement nature’s beauty. You will never go wrong with a dash of color, a little bit of fun, and a whole ensemble of pretty details to complete your dream garden wedding.
Photo courtesy of english-wedding.com.
Julieane Hernandez is a Hotel and Restaurant Management graduate turned Wedding designer. She’s an advanced tri-athlete during weekends. She’s been in the Wedding industry for about 5 years now and She’s learned so much from all the experiences she’s been through. Follow her on twitter and google+
