forest wedding – Sweet Violet Bride

Deer Themed Woodland Wedding {Allie Siarto Photography}

Naomi — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 14:30:42 +0000

If you dream of having a wedding reception that makes your guests feel like their seated amidst an enchanted forest, then you will love these inspiring photos from Taylor and Joshua’s rural woodland Michigan wedding! They met in Nara, Japan, where there are hundreds and hundreds of tame deer wandering around the parks. “We spent so many dates there, walking around in the sunshine, and feeding the deer,” says Taylor. Each table at their reception had different deer figurines that her mom sourced from antique shops. Gorgeous green florals, candlelight, and a berry-covered naked cake added to their amazing celebration, photographed by Allie Siarto Photography.

From the bride:

We are really, quite lucky in that our parents decided it was best to give us two weddings. We had just been married a week before in Florida, but this second wedding blessing and reception in Michigan allowed everyone in the family to be there. My aunt and uncle lent us their barn in the woods, so a woodland theme seemed to fit really well and be different than our wedding in Florida.

I loved all the vintage books that my aunt had sourced in deep greens, the cute little deer my mom had scoured antique shops for. We had a typewriter I had lugged over from England, cute handwritten signs by my amazingly talented cousin, mason jars, twinkle lights, and the most amazing wood log planters. We were very lucky – a lot of people came out to help us – some family friends lent us hundreds of beautiful antique dishes, some other family friends did the food, my uncle smoked a whole pig AND built a huge wood bar for the event.

My aunt officiated, and my cousin drove us around on the golf cart while we searched for the perfect photo spot. It was…so different from our wedding a week before, in such a good way that it allowed us to relax and enjoy time with our family and friends – and some real good BBQ food!

Photography: Allie Siarto Photography / Venue: Uncle Bart’s Pole Barn, Bay City, Michigan / Florist: Beth Gaertner / Invitations: BeholdDesignz / Catering: Richard LaRocqueWedding / Dress: Modern Trosseau from The White Magnolia, Tampa, FL / Bridesmaid Dresses: Dessy / Hair+Makeup: Jill Weber / Groom’s Outfit: The Edinburgh Woolen Mill

Fantastic Woodland Wedding Favor Ideas

Naomi — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:30:14 +0000

If you’re planning a woodland wedding (hooray!) then you’ll be looking for some fun ideas to send your guests off with a gift that will remind them of your woodland festivities. From DIY trail mix stations to mini forest terrariums (my favorite), here are ten ideas to thank your friends and family for being part of your forest fairytale.

Mini Woodland Terrarium Favors: DIY via Evermine

Fairy Folk Weddings

Corked Honey via 100 Layer Cake

Felted White Acorn Ornaments by The Grey Woods

Amanda Hein Photography

Wood Slice Magnets DIY via Suburble

Build Your Own Trail Mix Bar: Pinterest / Destination Wedding Mag

Wood Slice Tea Lights via Jadyn Welch Photography

Edible Chocolate Twigs by Andie’s Specialty Sweets

Aximum Effort via GroovyGroomsMenGifts.com

Wood Bark Colored Pencils, Sawatdeee

Pinecone Lip Balm, For Strange Women

Rustic Redwood Forest Wedding {Rebekah Dotson Photography}

Naomi — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 13:33:17 +0000

Kim and Ryan had their woodland wedding among old growth redwood trees in Los Gatos, California. Their story is like a modern day fairy tale – both born in the same hospital just hours apart, they met when they were ten years old and next door neighbors. In high school they started dating and it didn’t take them long to fall in love. They’ve been together ever since – eight years now. Their wedding, which took place at Maison Du Lac, a private residence nestled in the trees, was full of gorgeous nature inspired details as well as an antique typewriter. Kim’s amazing dress was made by a friend and topped with a romantic floral crown.

“Ryan’s reaction to seeing Kim walking down the aisle left many wiping away tears. Later, guests toasted, dined, and danced as the sun set gold and the shadows lengthened under the trees.” – Rebekah Dotson Photography

Photographer: Rebekah Dotson Photography / Floral Designer: Bunches Flower Shop / Bride’s Dress: Made by friend of bride / Bridesmaid Dresses: Various (they picked their own) / Hair: Sofie Lynn / Catering: Carried Away / DJ: Elite Entertainment / Submitted via Two Bright Lights