5 Best Natural Wedding Settings in Melbourne

5 Best Natural Wedding Settings in Melbourne

If you and your partner are nature lovers, you may be considering a natural, outdoor setting for your wedding. The opportunities are wide open, so you'll need to narrow down your options, with logistics in mind as well as romance. Here are five beautiful venue ideas to set the ball rolling: 

1. Waterside 

Make your wedding vows beside a shimmering lake, for a serene and sparkling backdrop. A wide, majestic river will offer similar qualities, while the open sea, with its silver horizon, will inspire the wildest dreams. A waterfall can also make a marvelous background to a special occasion, provided it's not too noisy. At the other end of the scale, a babbling, little meadow stream will bring rustic charm to your event. 

 

2. Mountaintop 

Reach for the sky with a mountaintop or hilltop wedding. Breathe in the pure air and let your finery flutter in the breeze as you and your partner seal your commitment to each other. It's a great feeling to be looking down on the world at any time, but particularly at a special event like yours. You'll need to consider the logistics, of course, when choosing your high peek. You and your guests will need safe and easy access, and protection against rough weather. A pretty hilltop plateau, reached by a good, wide road, might be more feasible for your guests. 

3. Meadow 

Step knee-high into the natural world, with a lush, meadow setting. Let birds and butterflies dance around you as you exchange your rings. Imbue the sweet scents of wild flowers as you meet each other's eyes. But bear in mind that meadows can be damp and prickly, and tricky for walking through in dainty attire. Pick a green space with a serviceable area nearby for your guests to stand or sit. 

4. Woodland 

A peaceful, woodland dell can cast an idyllic spell over a ceremony, with its graceful branches and green hood. Stand together on a golden carpet of fallen leaves, and hear the flutter of birds in the treetops. Woods also offer some practical assets, such as dry paths and shelter.  On a sunny day, a thinly spread wood will glisten magically, while a dark day can be brightened with fairy lights in the trees. 

5. Backyard 

A simple, home-based setting can be as delightful as any offbeat venue, and your backyard may have just the natural touch you want. If you and your partner have no garden of your own, perhaps a relative or friend would be happy for you to use theirs for the occasion.  A private yard or garden offers a balance of greenery and convenience, which you and your guests may welcome. 

There are many other types of natural settings to choose from when planning your wedding day, with varying levels of feasibility in practical terms. But the most natural and beautiful element of all, of course, will be the marriage of you and your partner.