| Planning a garden wedding can be both a unique and | | | | guests a short walk from ceremony to the party |
| fun experience. The garden setting brings a sense of | | | | afterwards. They will appreciate it as much as the |
| simplicity and elegance for celebrating your special | | | | wonderful meal you have put together to |
| day. Here are a few suggestions for planning your | | | | accompany your unique wedding. The tent can also |
| wedding. Remember it only happens once, so each | | | | serve as a plan B, in case the weather isn't on your |
| detail is significant. | | | | side. A garden wedding can be quickly moved to |
| A garden is a very feminine and classy setting. Let | | | | under a tent. |
| the decorations showcase this. Purchase a lot of | | | | Keep your menu simple, yet elegant. Grilling favorites |
| delicate fabrics. For the wedding and bridesmaid | | | | are an easy and affordable way to go. Serve |
| dresses, choose creams and neutral colors to offset | | | | vegetables, grilled chicken, fish, and beef. Buffet-style |
| the natural beauty of the setting. Have a trellis made | | | | catering with large clear glass jugs of lemonade, |
| to perform the ceremony under. Decorate it with | | | | punch and sweet tea can be a great mix. For desert, |
| fake ivy and flowers. Or, the day of the wedding, | | | | serve sugar cookies in the shape of flowers, bees, |
| use the flowers in the garden, and place them in the | | | | flowers, and butterflies add to the whimsical |
| trellis. | | | | experience. |
| Solid table linens with vintage overlays purchased at | | | | Remember while the aesthetics of the wedding is |
| flea markets can make an unforgettable statement. | | | | important, so are the basic necessities. Ask yourself |
| Use varying shades of one color accented with white | | | | a few questions before you prepare for the wedding. |
| or cream to create a striking combination. | | | | Is there enough parking to accommodate your |
| Place cards can be various shades of ivory with floral | | | | guests? Will the kitchen be large enough for |
| patterns. Holders may be simple or in various garden | | | | caterers? And, can your septic system accommodate |
| oriented shapes. Illuminate your garden by placing | | | | everyone involved with the wedding? While these |
| lights in your trees and various shrubberies. | | | | details aren't as fun to consider as decorations and |
| Monogrammed linens add a touch of elegance. Small | | | | bridal party dresses, make sure they are taken care |
| buckets with candies or candles in them can be great | | | | of. These are the backbone of having a fun and |
| send home gifts. Give the guests bubbles to blow at | | | | elegant garden wedding. |
| the end of the ceremony. This won't leave any extra | | | | Your wedding is the most important day of your life. |
| confetti or rice on garden grounds. | | | | By making the choice to have it outside, you will be |
| Set up a large tent for the reception in the yard | | | | leaving your guests with an unforgettable experience. |
| where the wedding is being performed. This gives | | | | |