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