Discover Inspiration from Real Weddings for Your Garden Fête

View whimsical details from real celebrations to incorporate into your own garden nuptials.

Discover Inspiration from Real Weddings for Your Garden Fête

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Photo: Elizabeth Messina

What scene could represent love in its purest form better than springtime? Whether hosting their nuptials during the season or not, many modern couples are electing to incorporate a garden motif into their big day in some way or another. This romantic theme is adaptable to most any daytime wedding, including a morning/brunch affair. The bright color palette and fairy-tale design of a garden-based event is incredibly alluring to couples looking for a slightly less formal ceremony, quite like a tea party.

While one may not think garden weddings are applicable to evening events, modern pairs have found ingenious ways to incorporate garden-inspired detailing into nuptials starting after 5PM. Creating an indoor space that feels alfresco is an excellent way to bring guests from the grand ballroom of luxe, downtown hotel, and into a lush courtyard somewhere in the countryside filled with colorful blooms and greenery.

If you desire arranging your big day with a garden motif in mind, view the lovely set of pictures below from real weddings. Click on each picture for more inspiration! 

1. Bouquet

garden wedding bridal bouquet

Photo by Lucas Rossi and Michelle Kyle

2. Cake Stand

garden wedding inspiration cake stand

Photo by Callaway Gable; Consulting by Sterling Engagements

3. Ceiling Treatment

garden wedding inspiration, floral ceiling

Photo by Christian Oth Studio

4. Centerpieces

garden wedding inspiration, floral centerpieces

Photo by Laurie Bailey Photography; Consulting by Linda Howard Events

5. Ceremony Arch

garden wedding inspiration, floral ceremony arch

Photo by Ryan Phillips Photography; Consulting by Sterling Engagements; Floral Design by The Hidden Garden

6. Ceremony Chairs

garden wedding inspiration, ceremony chairs

Photo by Fred Marcus Photography; Consulting by DFW Events

7. Ceremony Décor

garden wedding inspiration, ceremony decor, watering can

Photo by Kelly Kollar Photography

8. Aisle

garden wedding inspiration, ceremony aisle decor

Photo by Embrace Life Photography; Consulting by Linda Howard Events; Floral Design by The Hidden Garden

9. Drinks

garden wedding inspiration, cocktails, drinks

Photo by Elizabeth Messina

10. Favors

garden wedding inspiration, favors

Photo by Dave Richards Photography

11. Floral Chandeliers

garden wedding inspiration, floral chandeliers

Photo by Stephanie Fay Photography

12. Flower Girl Basket

garden wedding inspiration, moss flower girl bag

Photo by Thisbe Grace Photography; Consulting by Jordan Payne Events

13. Invitations

garden wedding inspiration, watercolor invitations

Photo by Simone & Martin Photography; Invitations by Lehr and Black

14. Reception Setting

garden wedding inspiration, reception decor

Photo by Elizabeth Messina

15. Rehearsal Dinner Décor

garden wedding inspiration, rehearsal dinner

Photo by Elizabeth Messina; Consulting by Bob Gail Special Events

16. Tablescape

garden wedding inspiration, tablescape decor

Photo by Elizabeth Messina

17. Toss Petals

garden wedding inspiration, toss petals during recessional

Photo by Bob & Dawn Davis Photography; Consulting by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants

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