Garden Wedding Ideas and Themes

Planning a garden wedding can be both a unique andguests a short walk from ceremony to the party
fun experience. The garden setting brings a sense ofafterwards. They will appreciate it as much as the
simplicity and elegance for celebrating your specialwonderful meal you have put together to
day. Here are a few suggestions for planning youraccompany your unique wedding. The tent can also
wedding. Remember it only happens once, so eachserve 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. Letunder a tent.
the decorations showcase this. Purchase a lot ofKeep your menu simple, yet elegant. Grilling favorites
delicate fabrics. For the wedding and bridesmaidare an easy and affordable way to go. Serve
dresses, choose creams and neutral colors to offsetvegetables, grilled chicken, fish, and beef. Buffet-style
the natural beauty of the setting. Have a trellis madecatering with large clear glass jugs of lemonade,
to perform the ceremony under. Decorate it withpunch 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 theflowers, and butterflies add to the whimsical
trellis.experience.
Solid table linens with vintage overlays purchased atRemember 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 whitea 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 floralguests? Will the kitchen be large enough for
patterns. Holders may be simple or in various gardencaterers? And, can your septic system accommodate
oriented shapes. Illuminate your garden by placingeveryone 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. Smallbridal party dresses, make sure they are taken care
buckets with candies or candles in them can be greatof. These are the backbone of having a fun and
send home gifts. Give the guests bubbles to blow atelegant garden wedding.
the end of the ceremony. This won't leave any extraYour 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 yardleaving your guests with an unforgettable experience.
where the wedding is being performed. This gives