Your Guide to the Perfect Garden Party Wedding
If you’ve been following any wedding trends on social media, you’ve probably noticed that “garden party” wedding aesthetic has exploded in popularity this year. Whether its a result of backyard weddings during Covid, the new love of bright & colorful weddings, or something else entirely, we’re here for it! Read on to find our complete guide on everything you need to know to achieve the perfect garden party wedding.
Venue
Venues that are naturally warm and rustic with an airy feel will be your best friend. Think elevated farms, restaurant patios, or rooftop gardens.
Of course, an outdoor space is ideal; however, if you live in a climate where having an outdoor wedding isn’t possible or chances of rain are high, you can still achieve this aesthetic completely indoors!
Photo by Shawn Connell Photography.
Florals
When you’re considering florals, you want to go as natural and lush as possible. Think flowing greenery, mixed textures, different colors: almost like the arrangements are actually growing right there! Pick a florist you trust and who matches this aesthetic, and let their work shine.
This is also a great opportunity to incorporate real plants. Whether your venue has live greenery already or you hire a vendor to bring in potted plants, this can be a very sustainable way to support your garden party vibe.
What should you avoid? Overly tight and traditional arrangements. Steer away from bouquets with all one flower or centerpieces with no greenery. Lush, free-flowing, organic arrangements are your friends!
Photo by Amber Marlow Photography.
Color
A key to the garden party theme is color. Colorful florals mixed with flowing greenery, mix-and-match wedding party attire, bright linens and napkins, colored candles; there are so many decor aspects to play around with. Consider specialty rentals for your tablescape like colored glasses, plates, or cutlery.
Garden party is all about evoking the aesthetics of the nature that surrounds you, so leaning into greenery and colorful accents is crucial to getting this vibe right.
Photo by Elvira Kalviste Photography.
Texture
One of the areas you can have the most fun with in planning a garden party wedding is texture. Your tablescape will lend itself well to playing around with texture: wooden chairs, wicker chargers, textured linens, unique floral vases, mix-and-match specialty glasses — the possibilities are endless!
Photo by Sophie Kaye Photography.
Stationary
Stationary is the first inkling your guests will have of what sort of wedding they’ll be attending, so its important to have your theme present in your invitations. Opt for romantic stationary with a colored floral design or textured paper to present your garden party aesthetic before the day has even begun.
Photo by 98 Wedding Co.
