From adventurous elopements to giant parties in the middle of the forest, some of our favorite weddings this year have been all about channeling the great outdoors! A great way to achieve adventurous outdoorsy vibes at a venue that can sustain your entire guest list is to choose a campground wedding venue. One of the fun challenges of choosing a campground venue is that the decor possibilities are virtually endless, so we’ve rounded up six of our favorite ways to […]
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Pastel New Zealand Wedding at Kuaotunu Hall
Laura and Jamie’s New Zealand wedding was the epitome of effortlessly chic! The couple had a gorgeous waterfront ceremony at Black Jack Scenic Reserve, and chose Kuaotunu Hall as their reception venue for its informal beachy vibes. Laura’s ultimate style icon is Jane Birkin, so she wore a fabulous crocheted Daughters of Simone gown that was inspired by the fashion icon’s own famous wedding dress! Wanting to channel their own home’s relaxed boho décor, Laura and Jamie decorated their wedding […]
Intimate and Unique Slangkop Lighthouse Wedding in Western Cape, South Africa
Shanleigh and Simon’s lighthouse wedding is sure to have you grinning from start to finish! Both the bride and the groom are photographers by trade and lovers of the ocean, so they knew the nautical, intimate vibes of a wedding inside of a lighthouse would be perfect for them. Wanting to keep the details of their nuptials simple and sweet so they could focus on the intimate moments of their day, the couple opted for […]
Dominican Republic Destination Wedding at The Palms Punta Cana
Coffee and monkeys and pineapples, oh yes! This Dominican Republic beach wedding at The Palms Punta Cana had all of our favorite summer wedding elements and then some! Aisha’s simple and flowing BHLDN dress and Andy’s casual white suit and Hawaiian shirt were perfect for the relaxed island venue. For their decor, they used fresh pineapples, wood planks, white florals, and simple greenery to tap into that classic airy and cool beach vibe. The couple’s only goal was for their guests to […]
Lush Queensland Forest Wedding at Buderim Wirreanda Park
Amy and Matt’s Queensland wedding combined elegant woodland vibes with naturally relaxed elements! The couple wed at Buderim Wirreanda Park, a gorgeous space that allowed them to gather their family and friends for an intimate forest ceremony and a jaw-dropping tent reception. Amy Higg Photography captured every second of the couple’s day beautifully, including their wedding’s woodland décor, greenery florals from Little Duck Botanicals, Amy’s naturally classic bridal style. The Couple: Amy and Matt The Wedding: Wirreanda Park, Queensland, Australia […]
Low-Key Romantic Airbnb Wedding in Ithaca, New York
While on a trip to upstate New York, Whitney and Jared got engaged on a gorgeous Airbnb property with a cottage and 30-acres of views – so when they were choosing their wedding venue, they already knew exactly where their dream spot was! The couple wanted their wedding to channel low-key backyard BBQ vibes with delicate upscale touches, so with the help of their coordinator from Kinship & Co., they combined spring-inspired DIY projects with a […]
Candlelit Columbia Gorge Elopement
Danielle and Ernie’s gorgeous Columbia Gorge elopement proves that all you need for a magical forest wedding are candles, some ceremonial wine, and a gorgeous historic spot to say “I do”! This couple’s intimate elopement included a hike to Skamania Old Stone House for their ceremony (in the middle of a surprise hailstorm!), smudging and wine-drinking ceremonies to reflect the bride’s Cherokee heritage, and a stunning trek through the great Oregon outdoors to celebrate their union. Jamie Jones Photography captured every […]
This Bespoke Southern Highlands Wedding Features the Sweetest Moments
We can’t get enough of the sweet moments and natural details in Lauren and Tim’s Southern Highlands wedding! The couple hosted their wedding at the groom’s family home in New South Wales, and they created elegant vibes at their reception with warm, bespoke details like hanging floral installations, tons of candlelight, and great speeches. From orchids to proteas to the loads of greenery, the jaw-dropping floral design by Shady Fig is seriously inspiring! Damien Milan Photography captured Lauren and Tim’s […]
Low-Key Sydney Wedding at Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Nina and James’s dreamy Australian wedding blended low-key boho vibes with totally personal details! The couple’s ceremony and reception was held at the campgrounds of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, which is also where their family and friends comfortably camped out during the wedding weekend. From the floral design by the bride’s mom to the potluck dinner provided by all of the wedding guests, we love how every inch of this wedding was DIY! Nina wore a breathtaking gown […]
The Most Precious Iceland Elopement You’ve Seen
Iceland is typically known for its natural, dramatic landscapes, but this Iceland elopement gives us a peek into the charmingly colorful town of Reykjavík as well! Eva and Kyle knew they wanted intimacy and exploration for their secret elopement, so they chose to have a destination city hall ceremony in Reykjavík and to read their vows in Iceland’s wilderness. Eva and Kyle didn’t shy away from color in their styles: Eva beautifully paired a vibrant red kimono as well as a […]