{"id":592458,"date":"2016-06-28T14:00:03","date_gmt":"2016-06-28T19:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=592458"},"modified":"2016-06-08T13:12:59","modified_gmt":"2016-06-08T18:12:59","slug":"5-favorite-picnic-weddings-inspire-summer-soiree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/5-favorite-picnic-weddings-inspire-summer-soiree\/","title":{"rendered":"5 of Our Favorite Picnic Weddings to Inspire Your Summer Soir\u00e9e"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-592465\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f6\/51\/f65198a1d2a7bb8f.png\" alt=\"picnic wedding inspiration\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"><\/p>\n<p>With the Fourth of July just around the corner, relaxed summer shindigs are on our mind. There&rsquo;s really no celebrating summertime like a picnic wedding in the lawn of your favorite venue (or even in your own backyard!). Luckily for you, we&rsquo;ve featured some fabulous picnic weddings here on Junebug. Today we&rsquo;re rounding up five of our favorites to inspire your own summer soir&eacute;e! Look no further for what to pack in your picnic basket and how to style the&nbsp;ground seating at your picnic-style ceremony or reception.<\/p>\n<h1>1. A Parisian-inspired picnic wedding in Victoria, British Columbia<\/h1>\n<p>Guests lounged on vintage quilts&nbsp;as Marissa and Lauren said &ldquo;I do&rdquo; beneath a tree outside&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stannsacademy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">St. Ann&rsquo;s Academy<\/a>. Each blanket shared a picnic basket filled with baguettes, jam, and assorted treats to enjoy. The pastel bunting is the icing on the cake in this DIY celebration!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-592463\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/1b\/84\/1b84ac0e1593d144.jpg\" alt=\"Paris Inspired Picnic Wedding\" width=\"600\" height=\"1203\">images:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/nordicaphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nordica Photography<\/a>&nbsp;with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bvwweddings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Brian Van Wyk<\/a>, venue:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stannsacademy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">St. Ann&rsquo;s Academy<\/a>, rentals:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/houseofsavoy.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">House of Savoy<\/a>; see the rest of Marissa and Lauren&rsquo;s vintage-inspired&nbsp;wedding <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/hand-crafted-vintage-picnic-wedding\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1>2. An intimate Portuguese picnic elopement&nbsp;on the lawn<\/h1>\n<p>After exchanging vows inside the insanely beautiful&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.parquesdesintra.pt\/en\/parks-and-monuments\/park-and-palace-of-monserrate\/\" target=\"_blank\">Monserrate Palace<\/a>, Diane and Jason popped a bottle of champagne on the lawn atop a couple of blankets. The newlyweds fed each other bites of chocolate cupcakes and shared their first dance right there next to the romantic picnic display. We love how the setup was accented with vintage luggage and a few pillows!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-592460\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a7\/22\/a722d9bdf8aed67f.jpg\" alt=\"Sinta Portugal Picnic Wedding\" width=\"600\" height=\"1204\">images:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jesuscaballero.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jesus Caballero Photography<\/a>, event planning:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.somethingborrowed.pt\/?l=6\" target=\"_blank\">Something Borrowed<\/a>, venue:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.parquesdesintra.pt\/en\/parks-and-monuments\/park-and-palace-of-monserrate\/\" target=\"_blank\">Monserrate Palace<\/a>; see the rest of Diane and Jason&rsquo;s Portuguese elopement&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/adorable-portuguese-picnic-wedding-monserrate-palace\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1>3. A mid-century inspired&nbsp;picnic wedding at the Madonna Inn<\/h1>\n<p>If a retro aesthetic is your cup of tea, Valerie and Erik&rsquo;s mid-century inspired wedding at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.madonnainn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Madonna Inn<\/a> is perfect for you! With an abundance of vintage prints and vibrant colors, the newlyweds and their guests celebrated in the&nbsp;California sunshine with a delightful picnic reception.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-592461\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e9\/9d\/e99df0e3d117e15d.jpg\" alt=\"Retro California Picnic Wedding\" width=\"600\" height=\"1204\">images: <a href=\"http:\/\/michellerollerphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Michelle Roller<\/a>, venue:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.madonnainn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Madonna Inn<\/a>, rentals:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rubyrose805.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ruby Rose<\/a>; see the rest of Valerie and Erik&rsquo;s retro California wedding <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/mid-century-inspired-wedding-madonna-inn\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1>4. A cozy and natural picnic elopement&nbsp;in Anchorage, Alaska<\/h1>\n<p>Do you and your love consider yourselves to be the rugged type? You might consider eloping in Anchorage, Alaska after seeing this gorgeous inspiration shoot! A wicker picnic basket, a cozy throw blanket, and a couple of slices of pie are all you need to celebrate deciding to spend forever together.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-592459\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/13\/f2\/13f20d6b17d774bc.jpg\" alt=\"Anchorage Alaska Picnic Wedding\" width=\"600\" height=\"1202\">images and flowers: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gracekadams.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Grace Adams Photography<\/a>, event design:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.laurenparkerphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lauren Parker Photography<\/a>; see the rest of this Alaskan elopement&nbsp;inspiration&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/consider-anchorage-ak-destination-elopement\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1>5. A whimsically colorful picnic wedding in Slovenia<\/h1>\n<p>&ldquo;Take a blanket &amp;&nbsp;pick a spot,&rdquo; reads a small chalkboard sign at this whimsical Slovenia picnic wedding! Polka dots, bunting, and fresh ranunculus set the scene for a colorful soir&eacute;e in the sand. A wooden palate makes the perfect picnic table when surrounded with pillows for comfortable floor seating!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-592462\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b1\/37\/b13722d032e0e336.jpg\" alt=\"Slovenia Colorful Picnic Wedding\" width=\"600\" height=\"1576\">images:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nastjakovacec.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nastja Kovacec Photography<\/a>, cake:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/petelinskov.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Petelinskov<\/a>, rentals:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/trgovina.popolna-dekoracija.si\/\" target=\"_blank\">Trgovina Porocna Dekoracija<\/a>; see the rest of this whimsical Slovenian wedding inspiration <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/picnic-wedding-inspiration\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Does a picnic wedding interest you more if it takes place by the beach? Then you&rsquo;ve got to check out these <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/get-inspired-27-beach-wedding-decor-ideas\/\">27 wedding decor ideas for your beach wedding<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/xoxoNicole2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xoxo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.junebugweddings.com\/blog\/xoxo\/xo-nicole.jpg\" alt=\"xoxoNicole\" width=\"105\" height=\"47\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the Fourth of July just around the corner, relaxed summer shindigs are on our mind. There&rsquo;s really no celebrating summertime like a picnic wedding in the lawn of your favorite venue (or even in your own backyard!). Luckily for you, we&rsquo;ve featured some fabulous picnic weddings here on Junebug. Today we&rsquo;re rounding up five of our favorites to inspire your own summer soir&eacute;e! 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