Outdoor Weddings: A Roundup of Design Inspiration

As a floral designer, an outdoor wedding can give us the opportunity to transform an ordinary space into something extravagant. They can admittedly come with their own challenges, but to make a client’s dream event appear out of thin air before their eyes makes it all worth it!

Clients love the feeling of walking into their very own fairytale, and you can pull it off by working with nature to craft a magical floral-scape for their vision - be it a daytime ceremony or sunset reception.

With that, this month, I want to share with you some of my favorite recent outdoor weddings in honor of our upcoming summer season.

Working beautiful floral installations into outdoor spaces makes the wedding look effortless and natural, whether you choose to opt for something subtle or spring (pun intended!) for a look that’s full and overgrown

This spectacular French fairy-tale wedding design was part of a grand editorial photo shoot at Chateau Vaux Le Vicomte in Maincy, France. (Photos by Adagion Studio) See the full wedding photo shoot


Outdoor wedding lounge area at Santa Lucia Preserve, designed by Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle and Design
Outdoor wedding ceremony at Santa Lucia Preserve, designed by Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle and Design

Tiffany & Michael’s wedding at Santa Lucia preserve was overflowing with lush, lightly colored organic florals. (Photos by Larissa Clevelend) See the full wedding


Colorful outdoor wedding ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel designed by Eddie Zaratsian
Colorful outdoor wedding ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel designed by Eddie Zaratsian
Colorful outdoor wedding ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel designed by Eddie Zaratsian
Colorful outdoor wedding ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel designed by Eddie Zaratsian

This cheerful summer wedding at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel incorporated multiple color palettes, starting the day outside with bright orange, coral and peach. (Photos by Rich Chard) See the full wedding


Chic outdoor garden wedding in Santa Barbara, CA, with delicate which and green florals by Eddie Zaratsian
Chic outdoor garden wedding in Santa Barbara, CA, with delicate which and green florals by Eddie Zaratsian
Chic outdoor garden wedding in Santa Barbara, CA, with delicate which and green florals by Eddie Zaratsian

Brad and Michael’s intimate Santa Barbara garden wedding had a chic, timeless style, and the grey, silver, black, white and green color palette have never felt more current! (Photos by Michelle Beller) See the full wedding here


Hummingbird's Nest Ranch wedding designed by Eddie Zaratsian
Hummingbird's Nest Ranch wedding designed by Eddie Zaratsian

Monique and Tarek’s romantic outdoor wedding at Hummingbird Nest Ranch had creamy pastel florals and modern design details that perfectly complimented the venue’s Spanish architecture. (Photos by Steven Steinhardt) See the full wedding


Modern spring garden party wedding designed by Eddie Zaratsian
Modern spring garden party wedding designed by Eddie Zaratsian
Modern spring garden party wedding designed by Eddie Zaratsian

For our wonderful clients, Raffi and Narin, we designed a modern spring garden party wedding with unexpected, delightful touches! (Photos by Kris Kan) See the full outdoor wedding here


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