How to have a Magical Woodland Wedding
There are many options for wedding themes, such as Gothic, traditional, vintage, and woodland, but choosing the right one boils down to who you are as a couple and however you choose to celebrate your delightful love story. As spring draws to a close, summer and autumn approaches. More couples are looking for ways to incorporate the essence of nature and the outdoors into their big days. As you begin to plan and design your dream outdoor wedding, we wonder if you've considered a woodland wedding, a wedding theme that celebrates all things evergreen and wild.
Find a Woodland Wedding Venue Fit for a Fairytale
A woodland wedding theme is naturally suited to remote, rural locations. Going outside into the forest allows you to embrace everything mother nature has to offer and create something effortlessly beautiful. You can surround yourself with natural environments and enhance the greenery's existing elegance with gentle embellishments of colour and subtle lighting. Nevertheless, there might be a handful of potential downsides to an all-outdoor wedding, particularly in the United Kingdom.
Nature's seating is slightly less comfortable than real furniture, uneven undergrowth throughout the forest may make getting to and from the wedding ceremony difficult for you, your guests, and any vendors. The UK is also known for its unpredictable weather. Luckily, there is a way to prevent these difficulties without having lost the allure of a woodland wedding.
At Highfield we have indoor and outdoor facilities, making us an ideal location for whimsical weddings. Our 8 acres of ancient woodlands and manicured grounds can be transformed into lavish enchanted forests or delicately dressed with magical décor to assist you in creating something wildly romantic. Meanwhile, you'll avoid the difficulties of a remote, outdoor ceremony.
Whimsical Decor
The brilliant thing regarding woodland weddings is that, with the right venue, you don't need to do much to make the desired impact. So keep things simple. Natural elements can be used to enhance the natural features of your wedding venue and give it the finishing touches it requires to convert into your woodland wonderland. Every decoration for your woodland wedding should be inspired by your magical forest dream.
Centrepieces with a delicate woodsy and wild flowers will look right at home, assisting you in achieving that effortless look for your indoor outdoor wedding. Consider candle-filled glass jars, woodcut bases for centrepieces, and fairy lights scattered around chairs and tables.
Capture Magical Moments
Wedding photography is an important aspect of your big day. Make sure your wedding venue has enough photo opportunities and that you can collaborate with each area with your wedding. Bring props such as wreaths, fairy lights, lanterns and wooden signposts, and be prepared to use the natural flowers and nearby trees to get the photographs you want. Our majestic grounds and rooms provide the ideal setting for some creative photographs with your loved ones.
Make Your Fairytale Come True with Us
A woodland wedding does not have to be difficult. At Highfield, we believe that the venue is everything; find the right venue, and the rest will fall into place. Highfield is a Victorian/mock Elizabethan merchant's house with plenty of character and grounds, making it a perfect choice for your magical woodland wedding.We can cater to outdoor and indoor ceremonies. We also have a green house and will soon have a gin palace in the grounds, for you and your guests to explore. Enquire here for more information on how we can make your wedding the perfect day with memories that will last a lifetime, or call us on 0137256231. For more inspiration on how your special day could look follow us on Instagram to see everything we do.