5 reasons you should book a woodland wedding
Woodland and outdoor weddings are increasing in popularity in the UK, with many couples opting for unconventional venues and non-religious ceremonies for an unforgettable experience.
A woodland wedding offers a stunning natural backdrop and serene setting for your special day. Here are five more reasons why you should consider booking a woodland wedding…
1. You enjoy the outdoors
If you love the sound of the gentle rustle of leaves, the soft light filtering through the canopy and the calling of songbirds for your wedding music, then a woodland wedding is for you. Research has proven that a walk in nature is calming (and good for your mental health) so why not have a calm, relaxed environment for your wedding too!
2. You want to break tradition
If you don’t want to hold your wedding in a ‘traditional’ wedding venue, then a woodland wedding could be what you’re looking for. What’s more unique than getting married under the open sky, surrounded by nature and countryside, with the forest floor as your aisle? Some woodland venues are licensed to hold an official ceremony but if not, a symbolic ceremony with a celebrant is a great alternative for a truly personalised ceremony.
3. You’d love an intimate ceremony
You can’t get much more private and intimate than a wedding held within a circle of trees with no sign of the bustling human world outside.
4. You want your wedding photos to stand the test of time
A woodland wedding provides the most amazing setting for photographs to treasure forever with the opportunity to break the mould from ‘traditional’ wedding day photography. Unlike décor within an indoor venue, your natural backdrop will ensure your wedding photos don’t look dated as trends change.
5. You’re planning an eco-friendly wedding
What’s more eco-friendly than using the nature around you on a sustainable wedding site? Ask your woodland venue how you can utilise natural resources in your décor and how you can make your wedding as sustainable as possible.
As you can see, a woodland wedding is a fantastic option for many couples, however you may be asking yourselves about the comfort of your guests. Opt for a woodland wedding venue that supplies toilets, water, electricity, options for catering, a choice of indoor and outdoor seating and a bar. Make it as luxurious or rustic as you like, and your guests will feel well catered for.
And of course, you may be wondering about the weather… Ask your woodland venue what provisions they provide in the event of bad weather, but don’t let the thought of wet weather put you off – a bit of rain never hurt anyone and actually makes for a great photo opportunity!
Ready to plan your woodland wedding in Norfolk, East Anglia or the South East of England? Check out our woodland and meadow wedding options in picturesque North Norfolk.