Planning an open-air wedding is a great choice - and one of the most challenging. A wedding close to nature can not only be special, it can also be incredibly intimate - if you're prepared wisely. Here are three tips to know before you choose the perfect wedding venue.
1. The key to an open-air wedding: plan B
As wonderful as it is to say yes in the middle of the forest, the weather is not always a cooperating partner. Choose a location where there is a solution in case of rain - such as a covered space or a hall in a nearby building. That way you don't have to dance the night away in rubber boots. (Although let's face it, that has its charms 🙂 )
2. Unique decor with a natural background - the recipe for the perfect forest wedding venue
Nature itself is the most beautiful decoration - but if you're having your wedding outdoors, think ahead about how you're going to decorate. It's important that everything can be securely fixed ( because of the wind...) and blends in with the surroundings. A rustic, vintage style, for example, looks great against an old brick wall or in the middle of a grove of trees. It's also good to have the basic infrastructure (electricity, toilets, accommodation) in place, taking a lot of stress off your shoulders. No need to rent a generator just to play your favourite playlist.
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3. Accommodation on site - how to make a close to nature wedding reception really comfortable
If the wedding lasts until dawn (and why shouldn't it?), it makes a big difference if you don't have to hunt for a taxi at the edge of the forest. It's worth choosing a location where at least family and close friends can sleep on site. This is not only convenient, but also adds to the community experience - as the celebration ends not with an evening farewell, but with coffee in the morning.
If you're looking for a wedding venue that has everything you need for a unique, close-to-nature wedding - from open-air ceremony venues to rustic, industrial halls and on-site sleeping solutions - then check out our site. At the distillery, you'll not only have space, you'll also have freedom to choose everything else. Request a Quoteand organise your Big Day the way you dreamed it!