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Guest Blogger: Leila Lewis
Leila Khalil is the founder of Inspired by This, your go-to source for inspiration as you wed, dwell and grow. Are you newly engaged? You’ll love their posts featuring engagement sessions and real weddings to gain insight for your big day! They've also got exclusive home tours to help transform your new place into something incredible, and sweet maternity sessions and nursery inspiration when you're ready to grow your new family. 

 

If you and your significant other love the outdoors, why not try a camping themed wedding? Use wildflowers and acorns to decorate, and even let your guests roast marshmallows at the end of the night! Whether you host your ceremony at a local park or rent out a summer camp for the weekend, these fun ideas are sure to make your wedding memorable.

The Location:

1. Say your vows beneath the trees — the natural beauty of your surroundings make the best decorations. 

outdoor wedding in the woods
Photo Credit: Jos Studios

2. Think about hosting your reception in a rustic mess hall. Guests will love to reminisce about their days spent at summer camp. reception in camp mess hall
Photo Credit: Our Labor of Love Photography Event Design: Jove Meyer Events

The Décor: 

3. Create custom wooden signage to incorporate natural elements into your décor. couple with rustic initial sign
Photo Credit: Sean Walker Photography / Event Design: Couture Events
bride with her dad
Photo Credit: Lauren Kearns Photography

The Food:

4. Have a camping-inspired appetizer table with snacks like dried fruits and nuts (yum)!food
Photo Credit: Krista Mason Photography / Food: Contemporary Catering

5. Bring a campfire feel to your reception with a make your own s'mores station. You can put a unique spin on the traditional treat with a variety of unexpected toppings, like caramel, peanut butter, or pretzels. Before you begin planning, double check your venue's rules on having open flames. smores station
Photo Credit: Robin Proctor / Event Design: Bluebird Productions

The Photography:

6. The beautiful verdant scenery of the woods makes the perfect backdrop for wedding photos. pretty lakeside wedding photo
Photo Credit: Kayla Adams

The Flowers:

7. Use wildflowers to create natural-looking arrangements. 

purple bridesmaid dress
Photo Credit: Majesta Patterson / Dress: Donna Morgan / Bouquet: The Flower House

rustic table decor
Photo Credit: Lindsey Orton Photography / Event Design: Attention 2 Detail Events

The Details:

8. Don't be afraid to use fun props like canoes and tents to make your guests feel like they're actually on a camping trip!

canoe wedding decor
Photo Credit: Sarah Wight Photography

9. Mix natural elements like acorns and flowers with man-made lanterns to create a rustic escort card table. 

camp themed place cards
 Photo Credit: Anne Hebert Photography / Stationery: Little Bit Heart 

Tell Us: Which idea is your favorite?

— Leila Lewis

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