In recent years, among couples planning a wedding, there has been a trend towards non-celebratory marriage registration. Many are looking for an alternative to the usual marriage process, wedding banquet and much more.
For those who want to celebrate their wedding in a new way, there is a great idea: prepare a wedding at a forest dacha. This celebration option is suitable for the warm season and will save you from the cost of renting a restaurant or cafe. In addition, only those people whom you want to see will be present at your holiday, and no outsiders will spoil your fun. In addition, the dacha can accommodate a huge group of your relatives and friends who will share with you the joy of such a significant event.
Advantages of holding a wedding at the dacha
It should be noted that we are not talking about 6 acres of dacha plot, which every second Russian has, but about a more substantial piece of land. It would be nice if there was a lot of free space, a lawn covered with soft green grass. In warm weather, you can set tables right in the open air, set up a dance floor and a place for a photo shoot. If there is not much space or unfavorable weather conditions, tables can be installed in the house. Decorating a house for a wedding celebration will cost the newlyweds quite cheap. Here you can use improvised materials for decoration, wildflowers or those grown on the site itself.
The advantage of using a dacha for holding a celebration is that you don’t have to pay to rent a room in a restaurant or cafe, which is quite a lot of money. In addition, strangers will not have access to the wedding, as happens in a restaurant when visitors from other rooms come to your celebration. But among some advantages there are also small disadvantages:
- A wedding at the dacha is contraindicated for allergy sufferers. If there are such people among the guests, it is worth agreeing with them in advance.
- You will have to prepare food, serve guests and clean up yourself so that there are no additional expenses.
- You need to think about setting up tables and seating guests in advance.
- They prepare dishes that do not spoil quickly. After all, not every dacha has a huge refrigerator. If there is a cellar on the site, then this, albeit a little, will solve your problems.
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It is necessary to plan the celebration long before it takes place. Everything should be thought through, including every little detail, so that guests feel comfortable and have fun at this holiday.
Images of the bride and groom
It is better to choose a bride's dress that is loose, flowy, and airy. Shades of beige, pink, and blue are suitable. Wedding dresses with floral prints or embroidery would look appropriate – very soft and spring-like!
A tulle or exquisite lace veil, hair wreaths or headbands with fresh flowers - the bride’s accessories should emphasize the tenderness and lightness of her look. And it is better to refuse heavy tiaras that blind with their brilliance. For the groom's look, it is better to choose a classic suit or tuxedo in a gray or brown shade. A flowered butterfly or an elegant boutonniere will be a great addition to your look.
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Choosing a holiday venue
Choosing a specific place to install tables and dance floor equipment is an important stage in wedding preparation. Guests should be comfortable in any weather, table service should be convenient - this factor also affects the quality of photographs. A good-quality dacha always has an open veranda, gazebos, and canopies; if this is not available, you can make a temporary canopy from waterproof fabric.
If you plan to install tables and a dance floor on the lawn, then the following requirements apply to it:
- The site should be free of vegetation and be as level as possible. Tables should not be placed next to bushes and flower beds. Guests should have enough space to leave the table without touching bushes and flowers with their clothes - this is important so as not to harm the vegetation and your outfit.
- The surface of the lawn should not be swampy or muddy and should be as dry as possible. Guests will arrive smartly dressed, women in heels and floor-length dresses; no one wants to be dragged out in the mud at a wedding.
- If you install tables under fruit trees, then in the evening there will not be enough lighting. Therefore, you should provide additional lighting by hanging lamps directly on the trees.
- It is advisable to install the table near the place where food is prepared, so that it is close to carry dishes and it is convenient to bring and take away plates.
There are still many little things that should be considered before holding a wedding at home or in the country:
- If registration will be carried out at the site, then the registry office employees should be provided with a separate area.
- You need to think through and design the site for the photo shoot in advance. If there is no fountain, no vertical carpets of flowers, or any other beautiful places on the site, then you should build them yourself. Beautiful photos will stay with you for life, so this issue must be taken seriously.
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- The dance floor should be well lit and have a flat surface.
- If the celebration is held outdoors, then the main dish at the celebration should be barbecue. Barbecues should be placed closer to the main table. You just need to ensure the direction of the wind so that smoke does not fall on people.
- Lavatory facilities should be placed on the site, and not in the house, so it will be convenient for both guests and owners.
Decorating a wedding celebration at your dacha with your own hands requires a lot of responsibility and thoughtfulness. It is necessary to provide not only decoration, but also simple but necessary elements of the event.
Tulips
The first spring holiday on March 8 is celebrated under the sign of tulips. Bright colors and low price make the symbol of the season ideal for wedding decor and the bride's bouquet. Check what varieties florists in your city offer. Various colors, smooth or “ragged” edges of the petals - in addition to the standard yellow, red and pink buds, there are dozens of types of tulips. They can be used solo or in combination with other colors.
How to decorate a wedding table
The decoration of the festive table should be combined with the overall style planned for the wedding. Typically, a wedding celebration at a dacha is planned to be held in a rustic style, that is, organizing a party as close to nature as possible. Decorating a wedding at a dacha in the chosen style involves excluding pomp and frills from the celebration. There should be more natural and natural accessories on the table: you can cover the tables with embroidered towels, more pottery, make bouquets of wildflowers. Seating for guests can be made from seasonal fruits, for example, attaching a leaf with the name of the guest to an apple - it will look unusual and summery.
All this also applies to treats - more dishes that are simple and understandable. Pickled cucumbers and tomatoes, sauerkraut, filled pancakes, pies are appropriate, and instead of a multi-tiered cake, a delicious loaf stuffed with berries or fruits. Alcohol at such a wedding can be represented by mead, pepper, moonshine, and homemade wine. To quench your thirst, kvass, fruit drinks, homemade lemonade and mineral water should be offered. To avoid the hassle of cooking and serving guests, it is better for the hosts of the celebration to hire waiters from the restaurant and use their cooking. Modern restaurants and cafes provide such services.
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Dinner decoration
A cozy atmosphere will be created by one long table for all guests, decorated instead of a classic tablecloth with a path of greenery or flowering twigs. Instead of chairs for guests, you can put benches with pillows on them - it will turn out very nice and homey.
Particular attention should be paid to the serving: it should be elegant and formal, using vintage elements. Small floral designs on plates are a great way to highlight the style.
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Photo credit: The Fretties | Wedding of Dima and Zhenya
How to design a site
A wedding at the dacha is close in theme to a rustic style and should be decorated and decorated with simple elements in the form of balloons, garlands, wildflowers or from your own flowerbed. One of the relatives, capable of leading a motley audience, can act as a toastmaster. It is not recommended to forget about entertainment - you should invite a DJ for dancing and discuss the repertoire with him in advance, according to the chosen theme of the celebration. Since the holiday turns out to be closer to the village, it would not be amiss to invite an accordionist or accordion player to fully enjoy Russian dances.
The final fireworks display can be replaced by the launch of Chinese lanterns or balloons. It is also a beautiful sight, in no way inferior to a magnificent fireworks display. Only balloons must be released in daylight, and flashlights in the dark.
It should also be said about the outfits of the newlyweds and guests. Lush and elegant evening dresses would not be appropriate here. The bride and groom should choose modest outfits, without expensive jewelry or accessories. Guests should also dress appropriately. Agree, an expensive floor-length dress and 12-centimeter stilettos will look out of place in nature.
A wedding at a dacha is an event that everyone will remember for a long time. With proper organization and design, it will turn out to be a fun and interesting holiday.
Accents
In garden style there are many design options that vary in mood. For example, the restrained English version, in which elegance and simplicity predominate, or the French one, which, on the contrary, involves a large number of colors, lush compositions, and a touch of carelessness in the design. You can complement the decor with porcelain, vintage candlesticks, pearls, lace, and antique furniture. But it’s better to avoid rough shapes, sharp corners and dark shades.
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Photo by: Anastasia Belik | Katya and Kolya's wedding
Lounge area
A spring wedding is a great opportunity to organize an outdoor seating area for guests. This way, those who wish will be able to breathe some air, communicate with each other and remember you with a kind word for your care. The lounge can be decorated in a classic style or in the style of your wedding. Organize a place where guests can sit and relax and drink wine - place sofas or benches, small tables and lamps.
Some tips
- You will definitely need the help of specialists. We recommend that you agree in advance with a catering company that will professionally prepare a banquet area for you in nature.
- Remember about the weather, because not only precipitation may begin, but also sweltering heat. For such cases, you must have mobile canopies that will save you from both rain and scorching sun.
- Lay floor coverings so that the girls invited to the wedding can walk comfortably in shoes, and their heels do not get stuck in the ground;
- Take care of repellents that will repel insects.
- It is better to choose clothes that are not only fashionable, but also comfortable. After all, it will certainly be difficult to move around in a lush ball gown. Below we will look at the ideal clothing options for newlyweds.
Photo session in blooming gardens
A spring wedding is the perfect excuse to organize a luxurious photo shoot in the garden, because everything around is in bloom. Consult with your photographer, he will help you choose the best place and time for photos.
Lilac
Luxurious lilacs appear towards the end of spring, so it is worth considering them if your wedding is in May. Lilac is so self-sufficient that, if desired, you can do without other flowers in the design and wedding bouquet. Be careful - this plant is very sensitive to lack of moisture!
Floral gifts for guests
Delicious gifts for loved ones are familiar and loved, but why not give flowers, because there is nothing more spring-like? Small bouquets, flowers in mini-vases, flowers in pots or even seeds will be, if not more universal, then much more interesting and appropriate than sweet gifts.
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