Styling An Elegant Garden Party Wedding

We are always looking for unique and flexible wedding themes – just to be clear when I say theme I’m not talking about prom – no ‘Under the Sea’ or ‘Red Carpet’. A good wedding theme will help you to achieve your desired aesthetic or vibe and it will help you make decisions about décor and attire. This way when you’re asked a question like “What dishes do you want?” You can confidently make the right selection knowing that they will compliment your other design choices… not fight them! Now that we’ve cleared up any confusion around ‘themes’ lets jump right into it.
Joy Events & Co.’s Top 10 Tips for an Elegant Garden Party Wedding!

• 1. Location! Location! Location! – One of the greatest benefits with this theme is that it’s flexible with any location or wedding size. Whether you’re getting married at a grand hall or in your backyard you can create a garden party atmosphere. That being said it works best if you have access to some outdoor locations like gazebos, greenhouses, golf courses, and backyards.
• ​2. Keep it Simple – There is a lot of room for ornate detail with a Garden Party theme but we believe in keeping the foundation clean and fresh! The best way to do this is to use a lot of white, don’t be afraid to use white on white details or glass on white. Also keep it simple with a strong base of greenery for your floral elements.​

• 3. Be Bold with Colour  – With this theme you can have a lot of fun with colour. I recommend choosing three colours and using them in both pastel and vibrant hues.

• 4. Have Fun With Prints – Don’t be afraid to use patterns and don’t be afraid to mix and match. Great places to use prints are in the bridal party’s attire, your dishes, and accent tablecloths.

• 5. Flowers! Flowers! Flowers! – Use flowers throughout your decor, keep your flowers seasonal and try to find a venue that is landscaped or has existing gardens, this will help keep everything on budget. We love these strung flower curtains to help define space and add a whimsical air.​

• 6. Stay Classy – To avoid looking like a children’s tea party, keep your design choices elegant. Try to go in the direction of beautiful, soft, and classic more than cute, girly, and cliché.​
  
• 7. Add a Little Sparkle – Use metallic, glass, and mirrored accents – these will add depth and sophistication.

• 8. Include Antiques – Bring in antique elements as they add charm, romance, and interest. Try using antique furniture, antique vases, or antique dishes and tableware.
• 9. Create a Mood Board – This is necessary with any theme! A mood board is a collection of curated images/materials that will help you and your vendors stay on track. Stay tuned for a future blog post on ‘Creating a Mood Board’!
• 10. HAVE FUN! – Please have fun creating your wedding environment and don’t restrict yourself too much. If you love, something include it! If design is not your forte have a friend, family member, or professional take the lead.

Hope this Elegant Garden Party theme inspires you! See the full mood board on our Pinterest. If you have any question about using this theme for your wedding or about any other theme please do not hesitate to email me – I’d love to help you move forward with your design!
XO, 
Rachel