A Rustic & Casual DIY Garden Wedding – Katrina & Jason

Oh my days, if you love a rustic garden wedding then trust me when I say you’re going to love Katrina & Jason’s wedding! As if the picnic baskets wasn’t cute enough, they also printed off lots of gorgeous, vintage labels to wrap around cans and had parents create pretty bunting for the decor and handy bread boards for the tables! This is one DIY wedding you don’t want to miss…

“Our priority for our wedding was to ensure that our guests had a lot of fun! We chose our venue because we wanted a beautiful, outdoor space that could accommodate both a ceremony and reception for 200 people; it was also a free venue for us, because it was owned by friends of ours, so that contributed to our decision! I wanted rustic and casual but still elegant decor, and I am a lover of colour, so I didn’t want to stick to just a couple of colours. In order to save costs we made most of our decor, for instance printing off vintage labels I found online and pasting them around large tomato cans for our centrepieces. My mother in law sewed all the bunting that made the venue look so festive, and my dad made 30+ bread boards for the bread on each table.

We chose to have a fairly non-traditional wedding because we wanted everything at our wedding to be meaningful to the two of us, and we wanted our guests to have a really good time! We all ate dinner together first, and spent time playing lawn games and just hanging out. Then came the ceremony and then we went straight into dancing and partying after the serious stuff was over! We incorporated several new traditions that had meaning to us as a couple, forgoing some of the usual wedding traditions that perhaps weren’t as meaningful to us.

I would encourage people who are planning their wedding to really give thought to what they want. There’s nothing you have to do at a wedding (besides get married!) and the sky is the limit when it comes to adding new traditions to your day. Think about what will make the day meaningful to you, and what will be the most fun for your guests. Make your wedding reflect the two of you as a couple, and everyone will have a great time!”

Super Suppliers:// Photography: Nichole Taylor // Dress: Victoria Bridal Boutique //

Told you it was beautiful didn’t I?

Why We Love DIY Garden Weddings

The sun, like a bashful lover, peeks through the branches, casting delicate shadows on the path. Here, the bride glides toward her destiny, her gown trailing like a comet’s tail. The air hums with anticipation, and the roses—oh, those blushing roses—whisper secrets to the wind. It’s as if Mother Nature herself has RSVP’d, donned her finest foliage, and decided to officiate. How can you not LOVE DIY Garden weddings? 🙂

Pros:

Cost-Effective Elegance: DIY garden weddings are like the thrift store finds of the matrimonial world. You get all the elegance without the price tag. It’s like stumbling upon a vintage Chanel gown at a garage sale—unexpected, delightful, and Instagram-worthy.
Nature as Your Co-Conspirator: Trees become your witnesses, and squirrels, your flower girls. The breeze carries your vows to the heavens, and the birds? Well, they’re the ultimate hype squad. Imagine exchanging rings while a robin trills its approval. It’s like Disney meets reality TV, minus the drama.

Cons:

Weather Roulette: Ah, the capricious weather gods. One moment, they’re showering blessings; the next, they’re unleashing a monsoon. But fear not! Invest in a backup plan—a marquee, perhaps, or a giant inflatable umbrella. Remember, rain on your wedding day is just the universe’s way of saying, “Hey, I’m here, too!”
Uninvited Guests: No, not your exes (though they might show up, uninvited and awkward). I’m talking about bugs. Mosquitoes, ants, and that one persistent bee who insists on photobombing your kiss. But think of them as quirky wedding crashers—tiny, opinionated critics who keep things interesting.

The DIY Décor Ballet

We just adore tables adorned with mason jar centerpieces, each holding a single sunflower. Rustic wooden signs point the way, like mystical runes guiding guests to the feast. And fairy lights? They twinkle like mischievous fireflies, conspiring to make your love story legendary.

Symbolism Alert: Each element carries hidden meanings. Sunflowers symbolize loyalty (and a dash of sunshine), while fairy lights represent hope—the kind that flickers even in the darkest nights. It’s like Shakespeare meets Pinterest, with a sprinkle of stardust.

The Feast of Epicurean Delights

We specially love it when the garden wedding transforms into a culinary wonderland. Picture long wooden tables groaning under the weight of artisanal cheeses, crusty bread, and wine that flows like a poetic river. The scent of rosemary-crusted lamb mingles with the perfume of blooming jasmine. It’s a feast fit for gods—or at least food bloggers.

Personal Reflection: As I nibbled on a lavender-infused macaron, I realized that love, like good cheese, ages beautifully. It’s sharp, creamy, and occasionally stinky—but oh, so worth it.

The Finale: Dancing Under the Stars

As twilight tiptoes in, the garden metamorphoses. Lanterns ignite, casting a warm glow. The first dance begins—a waltz of vulnerability and trust. The stars, those celestial voyeurs, twinkle in approval. And you, my friends, sway in each other’s arms, lost in a universe of your own making.

Life Lesson: Love, like a garden, requires tending. Water it with laughter, prune away doubts, and let it bask in the sunlight of shared dreams. And when the night ends, remember that the stars witnessed your promise—a promise to bloom, even when storms threaten.

So there you have it, my fellow dreamers. DIY garden weddings: where love sprouts, petals unfurl, and the universe applauds. Whether you’re exchanging vows under an ancient oak or a quirky bonsai, know this: you’re part of a grand narrative—one that transcends seasons, bugs, and unexpected rain showers. So go forth, scatter wildflower seeds, and let your love story blossom.