How To Plan For A Garden Wedding
Congratulations, you found the perfect outdoor venue for your wedding. The garden you’ve selected may be your city’s botanic garden or a private estate rented for the day, either way, garden wedding decorations should be an important part of your planning.
The Setting
When selecting your wedding date, keep the seasonality of gardens
in mind. Consider when the garden will be in bloom. If you are
ecstatic about roses make sure you plan your wedding during the peak
bloom season, not late August. Ask to see photos from previous
events at your location and see what types of flowers are visible
during each month of the year.
Outdoor settings are glorious and guests will love getting the
chance to stroll amongst the blooms. However, there is always the
chance of a rain or intense heat on the day of your event. The best
locations offer a gazebo or covered shelter in addition to beautiful
grounds. If your location doesn’t have shelter, a rented tent is a
must (unless you can somehow have a pack with the weather gods for a
perfect day). Don’t worry; inside the tent or gazebo, you will have
coordinated garden wedding decorations that compliment the
surroundings.
Tables
Linens and dining furniture should blend with the pastoral
surroundings. Simple all white or champagne-colored table settings
are suggested. Use color when developing the
floral displays for the
tables. The best floral arrangements will reflect what is in current
bloom in the garden. Make sure your florist is familiar with the
flowers at the garden and can incorporate the bouquets to match.
Food
A garden wedding is best catered with lighter fare. It would be odd
to see a buffet table laden with heavy meats and side dishes. Keep
the menu light and opt for a sit down service so your guests get the
opportunity to focus on the gorgeous setting, not hopping up and
down for food. Have the caterer place fresh blooms on the serving
trays and tuck a blossom into the lapels of the wait staff.
The wedding cake should also reflect the setting. Take a few photos
of the garden to your baker when selecting a cake design. Perhaps,
the wedding cake can even be adorned with fresh blossoms the day of
the event.
Lighting
Perfect lighting is an essential to any garden wedding decor.
Nothing says romance like sparkling candles. Small votive candles in
glass containers should be scattered throughout the venue. Keep the
candle colors simple—again you can’t go wrong with all white or
champagne. For a special touch, add floating votives to ponds in the
garden. Make sure to give extra candles to a member of the event
staff to replace any "candle causalities."
Strings of white lights can be used to add a touch of drama to your
outdoor location. As the sun dips, the lights can frame the gazebo,
or the dance floor.
A gorgeous bride, an adoring groom and a garden in full bloom—what
could be more special. Garden wedding decorations should be kept
simple and elegant to keep with your romantic style. Enjoy the
planning and don’t forget the details.
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