Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Ceremony & Reception Wedding Décor & Details 20 Fresh Ideas for Bringing the Outdoors in at Your Wedding By Emily Platt Emily Platt Emily is a former editorial assistant for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 28, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Ryan Ray Photography Embrace nature, rain or shine. 01 of 20 Ryan Ray Photography Some couples fall in love with an indoor venue, but don't want to sacrifice an earthy vibe. Other couples want an outdoor wedding, but weather gets in the way. Regardless of the details, there are plenty of ways to satisfy your nature craving, and we know just how to help you bring the outside in. When it comes to incorporating organic beauty into your wedding, there are tons of ideas to tap into. Ceremonies and receptions alike can reap the benefits of nature-made décor. So before you plan your special day, take a peek at these outdoorsy ideas from real weddings. Rain or shine, summer or winter, getting your all-natural, nature-inspired fix has never been so easy (or beautiful)! Here, a trellis of blooms hangs above a reception dance floor—just one of the many ways this couple surrounded their guests with flowers. Though the event took place under a tent, the fresh accents made for a garden-like escape. Get All of Our Best Indoor Wedding Ideas 02 of 20 Greenery Trellis Aaron Delesie This couple designed their dinner tent to resemble their favorite restaurant in Capri. The décor included green shrubbery and foliage-covered trellises. Get More Tent Decorating Ideas for Your Reception 03 of 20 Vibrant Wreath Tec Petaja Saipua combined peonies, tulips, delphinium, and passion vine to form the breathtaking wreath above this couple. Pine and floral scents floated through the venue, too. See More Ideas That Prove Wreaths Aren't Just for Christmas 04 of 20 Tent Trees Christian Oth Studio Potted trees (imagined up by Easton Events) made this rainy-day getaway a fresh and airy alternative to the outdoors. Learn How to Prepare for Rain on Your Wedding Day 05 of 20 Cake Decorations Tamara Grüner Decorate more than just the venue—a wedding cake can be nature-inspired, too! Addie Cakes adorned this simple vanilla confection with cacti and flowers that matched other details from the wedding. Get Ideas for Using Succulents at Your Wedding 06 of 20 Industrial-Chic Centerpieces Cambria Grace Photography Fern fronds in clear glass vases softened the man-made vibe of this industrial venue. Go Inside This Nontraditional Wedding 07 of 20 Indoor Garden Belathée Photography For this wedding, Steven Moore aimed to create "an amazing secret garden," and that's exactly what this couple got. The stunning ceremony tent featured green-and-white flower arrangements, plus six 12-foot maple trees that are now planted at the bride's parents' home. Turn Your Reception Space Into a Secret Garden, Too 08 of 20 Pretty Petals Catherine Mead Can't decide between an indoor or outdoor venue? Combine the two by choosing a location with a courtyard. This one featured a beautifully-tiled pool which Boutique Souk made even prettier with colorful, floating petals. Get More Fun Ideas For a Poolside Wedding 09 of 20 Overflowing Foliage Sylvie Gil Photography This wedding began in the woods and ended in a barn. Based on the décor, however, you could barely tell the difference. Eucalyptus leaves and smilax vines were wrapped about the building's rafters and chandeliers. See More Barn Wedding Ideas 10 of 20 Potted Plants Harwell Photography Tables at this reception held an array of potted plants, including anemones, spray roses, and locally-grown dahlias. Get More Great Wedding Centerpiece Ideas 11 of 20 Wood Display Natalie Watson Photography Here, The Left Handed Calligrapher escort cards sit on pieces of mossy bark, which were used to convey a natural setting at this wedding. 12 of 20 Dimensional Details Corbin Gurkin Above these receptions tables sat horizontal trellises, and beside them hung vertical floor-length "curtains" made of orchids. Go Inside This Elegant At-Home Wedding 13 of 20 Leafy Backdrop Liz Banfield Have you ever considered the more subdued cousin of a flower wall? This boxwood backdrop looked ultra chic in this wedding's lounge. Get Flower Wall Ideas for Your Wedding 14 of 20 Thematic Venue Heather Saunders This wedding took place in the Flower House—a creative, temporary, sustainable art installation in an old abandoned house in Detroit. Florists from across the country came together to fill the location with fresh flowers, creating a truly one-of-a-kind venue for this lucky couple. Though the installation's property has since been re-purposed, a similar end-product could be achieved somewhere else. Go Inside This Unique Wedding 15 of 20 Small Accents Heather Waraksa This couple chose to house their rings in a moss-filled box, bringing a little touch of the outdoors to an intimate piece of their wedding. Get More Wedding Ring Box Ideas 16 of 20 Floral Archway Ryan Ray Photography The Southern Table used flower-filled urns to anchor an archway made of greenery at this indoor ceremony. See More Arches From Real Weddings 17 of 20 Natural Runner Adam Barnes Sweet Root Village skipped the florals and used lush, trailing eucalyptus to make table runners for this reception. In addition, the tables were placed in a room adjacent to a portico, so that guests at this wedding could spend time inside and outside. Make Your Own Table Runners 18 of 20 Planted Aisle Judy Pak When it comes to outdoor weddings, always have a backup plan. When this ceremony faced a summer storm and was forced indoors, Nicolette Camille thought quick and decorated the aisle with floral arrangements. The wedding was designed to have a secret-garden vibe, which the foxglove, nicotania, abutilon, huechera, allium, ferns, hyssop, and smilax preserved. Get More Wedding Ceremony Aisle Ideas 19 of 20 Spruced-Up Structures Charla Storey Photography Here, lush greenery trailed down this wedding manor's staircase—it appeared in other aspects of the big day, too. Go Inside This Intimate Wedding 20 of 20 Floral Garland Heather Payne The head table at this wedding was framed by a full, floral garland, which was made to look as though it were growing up the wall. Elaeagnus, ornamental pear branches, and smilax vines were chosen because of their durability, while dahlias and garden roses added a finishing touch. See More Hanging Wedding Décor Ideas Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit