Bringing the dream one step closer with outdoor wedding furniture and decorations 

If you are someone who has always dreamt of having a magical outdoor wedding you’re now probably wondering how to bring your Pinterest “Wedding Board” to life. As you know, there are multiple benefits to having an outdoor wedding as opposed to confining it to an indoor room. The transcendent beauty an outdoor wedding can offer, if planned properly, is unparalleled, regardless of the time of day you choose to hold the ceremony.

Let’s walk through some of the most essential furniture items and decorations you could use at your outdoor wedding, to bring your dream to life.

 

Wedding Marquees

If you are deciding on an outdoor wedding, possibly the most important thing to finalize is the marquee. The versatility of the beautiful range of marquees available in Sri Lanka, only means they are equally suited for wedding ceremonies and receptions. In order to decide which marquee is the right one for you, you will first need to finalize your guest list: as the length and size of the marquee depends on the space it covers.

Next thing on the agenda is to decide the kind of marquee you want to go for. For instance, if you are looking at a night time ceremony, it helps to get a transparent marquee with which lights will go well.

On the other hand, petal pole marquees, with their beautiful sweeping curves, high ceilings and elegant sides will ensure that you and your guests have a truly memorable day.

Meanwhile stretch tents can also make truly unique wedding venues.  With their funky design and spiky ceilings, they have a more relaxing vibe. They’re perfect if you settle for a more chilled out tropical or Hawaiian wedding theme.

 

Outdoor Lounge Furniture & Cocktail Tables

One of the many benefits of hosting an outdoor wedding is the space it allows; meaning you can go crazy with the furniture. If you are creative enough, you could even bring your home furniture to add that extra elegance and homely feeling.

Besides when the couple has gone to take pictures, there’s nothing more inviting than stylish outdoor lounge furniture for guests to sit back and relax on.

If you like cocktails as much as I do, perhaps you could set up some cocktail tables at the venue in close proximity to where the speeches take place so your guests can bask in the beauty of your wedding while sipping on a cocktail.

 

Farm Tables

Farmhouse decor has been one of the most popular outdoor wedding design styles as of late and speaking to a renowned wedding planner like Lassana Events will sort you out.

Farm Tables are very comfortable, homey and offer plenty of solid space for you to lay the table with authentic themed decorations to go with it.

Before you choose a table though, be sure to consider how it will fit in your wedding location as well as how many chairs can be placed around it to entertain the right amount of guests per table. There are both rectangular and round farmhouse tables available, and some even come with matching chairs or benches.

 

Cross back chairs

Cross back chairs are perfect for both indoor and outdoor functions alike. A popular choice for weddings, cross back chairs are classic and contemporary in design.  One of the perks of deciding on these chairs, is the fact that you can customize seat cushions to match your wedding theme and colour as you like. You may even add large bows to the back of the chair for elegance.

 

Ceremony Garden Benches

Whilst individual chairs are most people’s go-to, if you prefer a more unique setting, garden benches are ideal for you. They’re actually perfect for setting up a church aisle in an outdoor setting too.

Garden benches also allow you to seat more people, consuming less space. They can also be customized with cushions for more comfort and to match your colour theme.

These solid wood rustic benches are a must, if you are looking to create a relaxed, country feel.

 

Wedding Stages and Platforms

Unlike indoor ceremonies, outdoor locations may not come with readymade stages which can serve as bridal podiums, registration desks, food stations and speech stages.

But you could always hire platforms that could elevate the head table, speech podium or the stage for the band. Wedding stage accessories such as steps, drapes, handrails and skirting can complement the colour scheme of the day.

You could also get creative and go with pallet bars which could be easily transformed as a stage, bar or a food station.

As for the dance floor, you’ll need something solid for guests to dance on as opposed to grass so why not opt for a swanky design such as checkerboard or a portable platform stage?

 

Large Ceremony Flowers for the Altar

Embrace the beauty of the outdoors by framing the altar at your ceremony with a few oversized floral arrangements and greens over flowers. Not only will they guarantee luxury, they’ll serve as gorgeous accents to your wedding pictures.

Hanging Jars Filled with Flowers

Already a fan of mason jars? Then you’ll jump at the chance of incorporating them in your wedding by hanging the jars and filling them with flowers for centerpieces as table decoration.

 

Ladders

Vintage outdoor weddings are perfect for ladders to pose as a decorative feature. You could even hire some pallet bars, cover them with flowers and twinkling lights or use it as a clever display for your cakes and you are all set.

 

Chandeliers

Hanging chandeliers is a beautiful way of bringing elegance to your wedding during the day and illuminating the setting at nightfall.

 

Window Frames

Window frames offer a plethora of possibilities for decor. Lean it against an entrance and use it as a seating chart or fill it with goodies as an interactional feature at your sweet table – either way you win!

Wooden Slabs

Honour the beauty of nature by lining your aisle with wooden slabs or tree trunks. Top it off with fresh flowers and you’ve got yourself the perfect decor for a rustic outdoor wedding.

 

Chalkboard Signs

I think we can all agree writing on the chalkboard was our favourite part of school growing up. Now, you can use it as decor at your wedding. Seating charts, table numbers, welcome signs, whatever stationery you include can be presented through chalkboard signage.

 

Floral Welcome Signs

Another ode to the outdoors is a lush floral welcome sign at the entrance of your ceremony or reception. Keep it simple with greenery or fancy it up with more elaborate flowers that follow the palette of your theme. Either way, guests won’t be able to take their eyes off it.

 

Lanterns

Lanterns are another nice touch to consider for your outdoor wedding.

They can be placed throughout the venue to help light up the night skies or included at the end of each row of chairs for the wedding ceremony, to add a great touch for the aisles. It gives a romantic vibe as the bridal party walks down.

Instead of simply lighting candles at your wedding, light the way by placing them inside vintage lanterns. If light isn’t needed at the time, lanterns can serve as a decorative spot to place flowers.

 

String Lighting

Needless to say, adding illumination to your wedding is a great way to brighten up the evening. You can just get as creative as you like and hang fairy lights from trees, shrubbery, or overhead in your wedding marquee.

Like fireflies in the night, string lighting adds serious whimsy to a wedding reception.