Are you looking for a rustic wedding but not necessarily the country/farm theme? You might like the woodland forest aesthetic! Woodland forest weddings have a natural atmosphere, utilizing large trees, wooded areas and nature-based decor. Woodland forest weddings remind me of the fairytale princess meeting her prince in the enchanted forest!
“Woodland forest weddings remind me of the fairytale princess meeting her prince in the enchanted forest!”
1. The Ceremony
The focus of the ceremony is always the arch/arbor where the bride and groom will be centered. To get the woodland forest vibe we used Cypress Creek Event Venue’s custom ceremony arch. As you can see, the arch is made with rustic, vine-like wood pieces and is decorated with simple floral and a brass chandelier. The best thing about Cypress Creek’s arch is that it is mobile, and can be moved to whichever ceremony site the couple chooses.
“The best thing about Cypress Creek’s arch is that it is mobile, and can be moved to whichever ceremony site the couple chooses.”
The overall decor for the ceremony is simple and natural. Oak logs, white floral, and white wedding chairs. The background of the large live oak tree sets most of the woodland atmosphere.
2. The Reception
To bring the woodland forest theme to a barn venue, we added natural pieces to make up the centerpieces and decor. Thick wood cookies with white roses and pine cones make a beautiful, multi-layered centerpiece. A grape vine and rose wreath chandelier adds the perfect accent to the table!
“A grape vine and rose wreath chandelier adds the perfect accent to the table!”
Farm tables with lots of floral are a simple way to bring out the woodsy aesthetic. Another great addition to the farm table is a fresh eucalyptus runner down the center! Farm tables also eliminate the need for linens, which can take away from the natural atmosphere.
“Farm tables with lots of floral are a simple way to bring out the woodsy aesthetic.”
3. The Venue
One of my favorite things about Cypress Creek Event Venue is the wooded nature trail, complete with a rustic timber bridge and a flowing creek! The timber bridge makes a great photo-op during cocktail hour. The large oak trees that surround the nature trail have uplighting, so that they are visible at night.
“One of my favorite things about Cypress Creek Event Venue is the wooded nature trail, complete with a rustic timber bridge and a flowing creek!”
The bar area in Cypress Creek Event Venue’s reception barn is made with live-edge cedar coated in a hardened epoxy resin. The bar top really adds to the woodland forest vibe with the live-edge boards. While guests order their drinks, they take time to admire the bar top and appreciate the authenticity.
“The bar top really adds to the woodland forest vibe with the live-edge boards.”
Throughout the venue there are rustic signs, like this direction sign at the entrance. The direction signs especially add to the woodland feel by adding an element of adventure. Guests see the sign and instantly look around the venue area to find their bearings.
“The direction signs especially add to the woodland feel by adding an element of adventure.”
4. Overall
The woodland forest wedding is another take on the always popular rustic wedding. A woodland forest wedding relies on the natural elements of the venue, and nature-based decor to bring out the theme. Greenery, wildflowers, and oaks logs are all great elements to include in a woodland wedding.
Are you interested in having your own woodland forest wedding at Cypress Creek Event Venue? Contact us today to set up a tour! Also, check out our wedding packages and options!
Are you interested in having your own woodland forest wedding at Cypress Creek Event Venue? Contact us today to set up a tour! Also, check out our wedding packages and options!
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