Outdoor weddings can provide a unique setting for you to say your vows. There are many outdoor spaces that you can choose to hold a wedding ceremony in. From a beach wedding to a forest wedding, here are 7 different venue ideas to consider.
Stately home
A stately home could make for the perfect fairytale backdrop during your wedding celebrations. These historic estates often have ornate gardens with beautiful features like bandstands and ponds that can make for some great photo opportunities. One of the biggest benefits of choosing a stately home is you have an alternative indoor venue you can use in the event of bad weather. Many stately homes are used to hosting weddings indoors and outdoors and may be able to supply chairs, tables, lighting and a marquee. This can save you money on equipment hire.
Beach
Many couples dream of saying ‘I do’ with waves lapping in the background. From The Bahamas to Ibiza, there are many potential beach destinations where you can choose to get married. When choosing a strip of beach to get married on, consider looking into hotels and restaurants that own part of the beach - these venues will serve as an indoor backup venue, while also potentially providing catering and accommodation. Alternatively, you may prefer to find a remote strip of beach where you can enjoy an intimate setting. Just make sure to fit your ceremony around the tide.
Roof terrace
An ideal outdoor venue to consider if you live in a city is a roof terrace. This could allow you to tie the knot while surrounded by amazing urban views. There are many restaurants and hotels that have terraces that can be rented out for weddings. These could make for a great reception venue as well as a ceremony venue. Be wary that some smaller terraces may have strict restrictions as to how many guests you can invite.
Boat
Getting married on a boat could be another fun option to consider. This could be a historic vessel or a luxurious modern yacht. As with a beach wedding, you’ll be able to get married with the sea in the background. The setting of the boat itself will also add to the charm and uniqueness of it. In some countries, it could be a legal requirement that the boat is moored. Consider looking into boats that are already licensed and set up to host weddings - such boats are more likely to have the equipment and facilities you need to organize a successful wedding.
Home garden
It’s possible to get married at home in your garden. This could make for an intimate and budget-friendly venue. In the UK, you typically cannot have your ceremony in your garden, however it could make a great place to host your reception party. This does mean getting your home in shape for the special day - using a Worx lawn mower you can get your garden looking nice and tidy. Consider hiring some tables and chairs, investing in some lighting and outsourcing caterers to help with food so that you’re not having to prepare it yourself.
Vineyard
From the wineries of Napa valley to the chateaus of France, there are many destinations where you can go to enjoy a vineyard wedding. A vineyard could make for a unique outdoor venue, allowing you to get married with rolling hills of vines in the background, as well having the opportunity to try wines made using grapes directly from the vineyard. Some wineries may be used to hosting weddings and may also have catering services and accommodation on site.
Forest
Finally, you could consider a woodland wedding. This could be an enchanting environment to host your wedding from. When choosing an area of forest to get married in, it could be worth looking into wedding venue buildings like barns and manors located in the woods that can provide a backup indoor venue option. Some of these venues may also have specially set up outdoor wedding areas with arches and fairy lights that can add to the atmosphere. This woodland wedding venue guide at Hitched lists a few potential venue options to consider.
Conclusion
There are many other potential outdoor locations where you can get married. The above venues are just some of the most popular outdoor options. When choosing an outdoor venue, always make sure that it is legal to get married there and consider having a backup indoor venue on site just in case the weather is bad.
