How to Plan a Garden Wedding

While browsing one of my favorite blogs, The Sweetest Occasion, I stumbled upon a fabulously styled garden wedding shoot. I instantly felt that this would make perfect inspiration for a garden party at home.

Now that my garden is really beginning to blossom and produce yummy treats, I can't stop thinking about hosting a garden party at my home. After styling this spring brunch, and this boho theme sweet sixteen, I've been thinking of more garden party ideas non-stop.

Tips for Planning a Garden Wedding

This wedding shoot gave me tons of inspiration. Take a look and you'll see why!

Setting Up Tables

If you're hosting your garden wedding at home (or hosting a garden party) start by setting up your tables. You can even repurpose any existing outdoor dining tables you have! Don't be afraid to move things around and set up your table under a big tree or near your garden.

I can see this table set up in our back yard right outside of the garden gate. In fact, I think it needs to be a permanent set up so we can eat there every night.

Garden Wedding Centerpieces and Other Decor

When planning the centerpieces for your garden wedding, always go with fresh cut blooms. Creating fragrant centerpieces that mimic the beauty of the yard really ties everything together.

Tip: When planning flowers for your garden wedding or party, use fresh clippings from plants you have locally (check out your local farmers market). This keeps the cost down and really highlights what's in season.

Create a Garden Cocktail Station

You don't have to have a fancy bar set up at your garden wedding. Simply choose an area in the yard to set up your drinks, cups, and garnishes. A small table works just fine!

Tip: Have everything guests will need to make their cocktails in one spot. Things to include:

• Decanted juices (these can be used as mixers or non-alcoholic options)
• At least two types of liquor for mixing drinks (vodka and gin make good garden party choices because they are light and mix well with juices)
• Glasses
• Stir sticks and straws
• Cut citrus for garnishes (lemons, limes, grapefruit, and strawberries)
• Fresh herbs for garnishes (mint and basil)

I love the bar set up with the sign "booze & berries!" This could even make a fun theme with matching invites if you turned this garden wedding theme into a backyard party or bridal shower!

Here is a decanter of blood orange punch, I am thinking this grapefruit cocktail punch would be a great option as well. You could do lemonade or any other citrus you have in your garden.

I love the use of votive to illuminate the table at night. The glow totally transforms the garden party feel. I can imaging sitting out in the evening in good company, on a warm spring or summer night.

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