5 of the Most Enchanting & Unique Outdoor Wedding Themes for Summer
It’s no secret we love the cosiness of a Winter wedding - cuddling up while it’s raining outside, yes please! But there’s something different and vivacious about a Summer wedding. Dancing under the stars, a glass of prosecco in hand while your closest friends and family celebrate alongside you.
Outdoor weddings offer a canvas of natural splendour to craft a magical experience that reflects your unique love story. To inspire your summer wedding planning, we've curated five enchanting outdoor wedding themes that we feel truly captures the essence of this season's romance and radiance.
1. Secret Garden
Intimate, mysterious, and whimsical, a Secret Garden wedding theme is all about celebrating the outdoors, indoors. You’ll want to consider incorporating lush soft plants and florals against a backdrop of colourful or vintage textures. Think of a wedding celebration concealed within a hidden garden or forest grove, taking your guests on a fairytale journey as they wander through verdant pathways to discover hidden treasures. Antique keys, ornate gates, and floral archways enhance the sense of enchantment, while lush greenery and vibrant blooms set the stage for a captivating celebration.
2. Bold + Bright
It’s Summer. The sun is out, the plants are thriving and everything appears brighter and bolder. We absolutely love a bold and bright wedding theme for Summer, especially one that embraces a palette of cheerful hues like coral, turquoise, and sunny yellow - you just can’t help yourself but smile. Many couples are choosing to incorporate these colours into their wedding decor, from vivid floral arrangements to colourful table settings. This theme radiates joy and is ideal for couples who want a lively and vivacious celebration.
3. Vintage Farmhouse
Capture the rustic charm of Summer with a Farmhouse wedding theme. Imagine exchanging vows in a picturesque barn or beneath the shade of towering oak trees. Incorporate burlap, mason jars, wooden accents, and wildflower bouquets into your decor. This theme celebrates simplicity and the beauty of the countryside, making it ideal for a relaxed and heartwarming Summer celebration. Many couples also choose to include a Sperry tent or Kata tipi adjacent to the barn at their wedding location to add another space for guests to either relax, dance or feast.
4. Citrus Delight
Despite being mostly in season during the Winter months, citrus fruits have become synonymous with Summer. Perhaps their zesty scents and bright colours are what make them the perfect partners for a summer drink and of course, wedding theme. The bright oranges, pinks, greens and yellows associated with citrus pair perfectly with soft pastels like purple, violet and sage. It’s hard not to feel festive surrounded by such a bold and vivacious wedding theme. Consider incorporating citrus-themed decor and cocktails with touches of gold cutlery, linen tablecloths and cream candles.
5. Desert Bohemian Bliss
We’ve seen plenty of beautiful boho beach weddings, but if you’re not feeling like the ocean is calling, you may want to consider a desert bohemian celebration. Earthy tones, succulent centrepieces, and dreamy desert landscapes create a relaxed atmosphere and the perfect secluded space for a wedding. In Australia, we’re blessed with immense desert spaces, however you don’t need to travel far to experience the beauty of the dunes. We envision terracotta pots, dark green cacti, and a stunning contrast of white linens against soft sandy dunes. Shoes are optional and the tough sands can be calmed with a layered look of bohemian rugs under a kata tipi. This theme is sure to capture the hearts and souls of your guests.
Want more outdoor wedding inspiration?
It can be difficult to decide on a direction when it comes to your wedding theme, style and atmosphere. With so many choices available, we recommend creating a shortlist of your favourite styles and then brainstorming locations that could match these themes. Your wedding planner or stylist can be a great help when it comes to this, however if you’re planning your own wedding, your best friend will be Pinterest! For more wedding inspiration, themes and ideas, feel free to browse our Pinterest page here.
At Tp and co, we want to make sure your wedding is a soaring success. So if you’re interesting in hiring one of our stunning Kata Tipis, Sperry Tents or furniture for your Perth-based wedding, please get in touch with us for a quote.