Garden Wedding Ideas – How to Plan the Perfect Garden Wedding

Having a garden wedding can be magical and romantic, but there are problems that can come up that would not normally if having a wedding indoors. Here are some garden wedding ideas that will make your garden wedding perfect for you and your guests.

The most important idea is to have a plan in case it rains. Many garden weddings are held in back yards and hopefully you have a big enough one to rent a large tent for the reception. If necessary the wedding can also be held in the tent if it rains. Just be sure to have people on hand that can help move tables and chairs if you must. If there is a church or other building nearby that is suitable in which to hold the ceremony make sure to talk with the owner and have them on board if the venue needs to be changed because of weather.

Decorating for a garden wedding can be elaborate or simple, but the most important part is that most of the decorations are already in place in the garden. Take a look around the area in which you are having the wedding with a critical eye. Are there things there you do not want your guests to see? Are the garbage cans hidden? Is the shed slightly unsightly? Make sure there is nothing there that you would would not want to see in one of your wedding pictures and if there is there are a few things that can be done to hide them. Rent some large palms from a florist to hide things you might not want to be seen. Groupings of large plants can hide a multitude of sins. Decorate outbuildings with ribbons, streamers, and tulle or other material. This can hide any chipped and peeling paint or other imperfections.

The area in which you are going to have the ceremony needs to have some sort of backdrop. This can be as simple as employing a grove of trees that are already on the property or using an area where flowers grow up a trellis. A stone wall makes a great focal point or you can rent or make your own arbor. Many rental stores have metal arches or arbors that you can decorate with tulle fabric and flowers. Weave in some ivy or grapevines for more interest and place a few bows. Make sure the area is decorated with some potted plants and bright colored flowers. Also make sure that you or your guests will not be looking right into the sun during the ceremony. A wooded area makes a great place to have the ceremony.

Make sure if you need electricity you can get it where you want it. Many musicians will need electric especially outside. Sound does not carry very well outdoors and if the music is being produced by an acoustic instrument it will need amplification. Electricity is needed for electric pianos as well and if you have a singer they will need to have a microphone. Even the clergy may appreciate be amplified so he does not have to scream over the birds and outside noises. The DJ or the band for the receptions will certainly need electric and a lot of it.

You will want to decorate the yard with flowers and more flowers. If the flowers in the beds are not adequate you can add more in containers. Make sure the beds are mulched neatly as well. Garden ornaments such as statues and gazing balls make wonderful small focal points for areas in the yard where people can gather. A few benches or lawn chairs will beacon guests to sit and enjoy the scenery for awhile before the wedding and after.

If the wedding will go into the night entwine twinkle lights on the trees or sting pastel colored lanterns from tree to tree. Fill large wide mouth canning jars three fourths full of colored sand and place a votive candle inside to line paths. Place a birdbath near the receiving line after the wedding with a pretty sign to make a wish for the newly married couple and throw a coin in.

Your garden wedding can be the most romantic and beautiful one ever. Starting in the atmosphere of nature is a great way to start a life together.

About the Author Lisa Rina

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Weddings for Garden Lovers

By Laura Firenze

When planning a wedding, a great place to start is with one of your passions. Many brides absolutely love to garden, and this makes a fantastic theme for a wedding. A garden lover’s wedding can be casual or formal, but it will always be filled with beautiful flowers.

For a less formal garden lover’s wedding, there are a number of fantastic elements that you can include to set the stage. Begin by choosing a wedding invitation that gives your guests a hint of your theme. You can opt for stationery that has a soft floral design as the background, or choose a simple ivory stock with a garden motif, like a small engraved watering can, flower, or ladybug. If you like, the motif on your invitations can be carried throughout your wedding in a variety of places.

Naturally, the flowers will take center stage at a garden lover’s wedding. For brides whose passion is flowers, no generic centerpieces will do. Certainly you will want to include your favorite flowers in the arrangements, as well as some interesting and unique greenery to give them a personal flair. Instead of the typical vases, it would be very nice to place your centerpieces in garden themed vessels, such as an assortment of watering cans.

If you are having your wedding at home, you will want to begin planning your garden at least the year before to make sure that it is perfect for your wedding. Give some thought to the colors that you would like to have around you on your wedding day. It may mean making some changes to your landscaping. For instance, many brides who love to garden will create an all-white wedding garden to serve as the background for their special day. Recruit some friends with green thumbs to help you fill in any gaps with annuals immediately before your wedding day.

Beauty is an important part of any wedding. If you are an avid gardener, the one beauty treatment that you will definitely need is a really good manicure to get the last traces of garden soil from your fingernails! A soft and romantic hairstyle is perfect for a garden wedding. A very pretty accent would be to wear a few handmade floral hairpins that match your wedding jewelry. For instance, if you have chosen handmade wedding jewelry, than opt for a set of decorative hairpins that are created from freshwater pearls. It is a simple and lovely accent for your hair whether you wear a veil or not.

Gardeners can also find other ways to include floral items in their wedding design. Pretty floral print tablecloths can be wonderful for a garden reception. Layer napkins in a narrow stripe pattern over the florals for an interesting contrast. With busy linens, keep the china very simple to balance out your tables.

Fresh and simple foods will be right at home for a garden lover’s wedding. Juicy garden tomatoes, radishes, and cucumbers can even come right from your own garden if your wedding is going to be on the small size. Gardeners who enjoy canning may wish to give out jars of their own homemade relishes or jams as a wedding favor that your guests will love.

Garden lovers will find that there are many, many ways to tie their hobby in with their wedding design. Gardening enthusiasts already know all about flowers and usually have a good idea for color and design as well, so you are ahead of the game when it comes to wedding planning. Let your favorite flowers be co-stars in your special day for a wedding that will be truly beautiful.

Laura is interested in wedding planning and wedding trends including jewelry,receptions and gifts. Handmade wedding jewelry can be as affordable as it is beautiful when it is created with Swarovski crystals and freshwater pearls.