Ideas for a Garden Wedding

 Ideas for a Garden Wedding

With these stunning ideas, transform your garden wedding venue into the space of your dreams.

If you are dreaming of a fairytale wedding, a garden is the perfect place to get married. Most garden wedding venues are as beautiful as they are, but by adding décor and personal touches, you can transform the space into the venue of your dreams.
Here are some of our favourite garden wedding ideas, from oversized bouquets to pastel colour palettes and watercolour stationery:

Floral invitations to a wedding

For your garden wedding, invitations with watercolour details, floral motifs and soft pastel colours will set the tone. For a spring or summer wedding, this blue and white design is gorgeous.

Beautiful flowers

As for any garden wedding bouquet, peonies and roses are a must. Calla lilies and a timeless white and ivory colour palette also feature in this arrangement.

Centerpieces for greenery

Loose wedding centrepieces with lots of greenery will provide your reception tables with a garden-inspired look. Gold details make this arrangement really stand out, such as compote vases and wire table numbers.

Floor-length bridesmaid dresses


For an ethereal and romantic look, dress your maids in long, flowing gowns. One of our favourite wedding trends of the moment, these dusty blue bridesmaid dresses by Jenny Yoo can be worn in mix-and-match styles.

A blossom-adorned cake

A simple buttercream wedding cake converts fresh flowers into a stunning work of art. We love this cascade of roses down the front and the perfect finishing touch is a gold cake stand.


Details inspired by botany

Another one of our favourite garden wedding ideas is botanical table numbers. To develop an enchanted forest wedding theme, pair them with bell jar centrepieces, moss and votive candles.


A show-stopping dress for marriage

Fashion-forward brides should try a wedding dress with a floral print to really make a statement on the big day. We are obsessed with this sweetheart ball gown covered in a gorgeous muted purple print for a garden wedding.

A necktie that is floral

A floral print necktie suits the garden wedding style perfectly. The preppy and casual look of this groom, with a pink striped shirt and a navy blue jacket.


Ballons of excessive size

A fun prop for garden wedding portraits is giant balloons! For a few must-have wedding portraits, pose with your maids and then repurpose the balloons into your ceremony or reception decor.

Chairs with vegetation

For an effortless and beautiful detail, dress up your wedding chairs with simple greenery garlands. Right now, these cross-back chairs are a hot garden wedding trend. Not only do they look beautiful, but they are available

A loose updo updo

The chignon worn on the side is romantic and chic. This hairstyle is perfect at an outdoor wedding to keep your tresses polished and looks lovely for any type of garden wedding venue. Leave a few strands out at the front to frame your face and give the style a softer look.


Long tables for banquets

Seat your guests at long banquet tables rather than the traditional round or square reception tables. This creates an atmosphere of invitation and encourages everyone to mix and mingle! With low wedding centrepieces and a fabric runner, finish the look.

Beautiful Garlands

For your outdoor ceremony, fresh garlands create a lush backdrop. As their focal point, this couple used the garden gate, but for the same effect, you can easily hang greenery and flower garlands from tree branches or a wooden arch.

Markers from the aisle

Dress up an outdoor ceremony space with floral aisle markers. This pretty arrangement is displayed in a tin vessel and has a loose, freshly picked style. For your flower arrangements, such as small baskets or even vintage watering cans, garden weddings are the perfect chance to experiment with non-traditional vessels.


Centerpieces from Moss

Tall centrepieces atop fluted glass vases are a beautiful option if you're having a formal garden wedding. Moss balls add to the arrangement an earthy and garden-inspired element.

A stunning space for reception

A clear-top tent brings your wedding outdoors to the next level. How beautiful is the space here? The chandeliers give an upscale feel to the reception tent, perfect if you have a formal wedding in the garden.


The arch of a flower

Decorate the arch or chuppah with bundles of fresh flowers for your ceremony. For a bigger impact, use larger blooms such as hydrangeas and garden roses. For an outdoor garden wedding, we can't think of a more breathtaking backdrop!



Accents by Ivy

If you're having a traditional evening, one of our favourite ideas for a garden wedding is ivy. We imagine this look at a classic estate wedding as this lovely tablescape would be perfect for an English garden wedding theme.



Flowered lanterns

When suspended from trees or hooks, flower-filled lanterns look lovely. Hang the flowers strategically for a magical, whimsical vibe throughout your garden wedding venue.

Cold ice refreshments

Treat your guests to a stand for self-service refreshments. Two of our favourites for a warm summer day are homemade lemonade and sweet tea! Take a book from the wedding of Lauren Conrad and serve the pre-ceremony drinks to get everyone to mix and mingle.

Petals with flowers

With a celebratory petal toss, end your garden ceremony! Fill the paper cones with petals and display them at the entrance to the aisle for your guests in a cute basket.


Signage for calligraphy

Display your wedding party names with a personalised sign. Right now, calligraphy signs are all over the wedding scene, and the elegant lettering, gold frame and flowers have us swooning on this one.


Chandeliers Floral

A greenery or floral chandelier to wow your guests. In your reception tent, hang it above the dance floor to create a focal point that is elegant and gorgeous, not to mention super on-trend!


Bouquets featuring ribbons

Finish your wedding bouquet with long trailing ribbons if you're going for a whimsical look. Among our favourite garden marriage ideas are these loose arrangements featuring giant dahlias, Juliet garden roses and fresh eucalyptus leaves.

Games Lawn

Use lawn games to entertain your guests, which are a must for any garden wedding. One of our favourite options is croquet. To see if you can find a vintage set, search for antique stores and flea markets. It'll be worth the added charm!



Pretty Settings Place

The setting for an all-blush place is oh-so pretty. To truly play up the garden romance look, add gold flatware and centrepieces filled with greenery.

A singular backdrop

Love the style of vintage weddings? As your ceremony backdrop, repurpose an old fireplace mantel. With fresh flowers, you can dress up the piece and reuse it later at the reception.