13 Wedding Backdrops Inspired by Mother Nature

This lucky couple said their vows beneath a magnificent old tree strung with twinkly lights, which hung down around them like vines.

_{Photography:Three16 Photography;Venue:Calamigos Ranch Malibu;Event Planner:Amy Greenberg Events}

Set against a serene pond, all this couple needed was a simple altar draped in white gauze (and buckets of sunshine).

_{Photography:Danielle Riley Photography}

We love the symbolism of saying your “I dos” next to a strong, ancient tree with branches reaching toward the sky.

_{Photography:Emily Michelle Photography;Venue:Broussard Farm;印花:拉贝莱弗勒}

For a ceremony set against the rolling hills of wine country, a delicate twig altar was wrapped in grape vines.Le swoon.

_{Photography:Rebecca Hicks Photography;Venue:Chattooga Belle Farm;Florals:The Flower PatchandHeartwarmers Florist}

With a natural backdrop such as this, opt for a sunset ceremony and a simple wooden altar (and maybe a few boho touches for emphasis).

_{Photography:Poppyseed Photography;Decor:Thunder & Twine;Florals:Arizona Florationsand Flower Fix; Venue:The Paseo;Equipment rentals:I Do RentalsandMaterial Girl Weddings}

Following an elopement in Hawaii, this enterprising couple recreated the moment at home with oversize palm fronds, citrusy blooms and a vintage rattan folding screen as their altar.

_{Photography:Kristina Staal Photography;Event designer:Carrie Wilcox Floral Design;Equipment rentals:Gather and Lounge;Event planner:Borrowed, A Vintage Inspired Company}

Umm, where is this perfectly placid, palm-framed venue and, more importantly, how can we book it for our own nuptials?

_{Photography:His & Hers Creative;Venue:Key Largo Lighthouse Beach Weddings;Event planner: Cate Tenopir Events}

This sweet couple crafted a wood plank “stage” beneath a gorgeous old evergreen tree for their vow exchange.

_{Photography: Sikora Photography}

We’re swooning over this woodsy setting: a hillside “theater” overlooking a crater lake.

_{Photography:Dreamlove Photography}

For this intimate ceremony, guests enjoyed a backdrop of stunning mountain views in every direction.

_{Photography:Dreamlove Photography;Venue:Bascom Lodge}

An ecru-curtained altar set against a peaceful lake and framed by swaying greenery is straightforward and lovely.

_{Photographer: Rebecca Griffith Photography; Venue:Lake Tyler Petroleum Club;印花:La t Da}

For a ceremony set in the woods, a birch branch altar hung with origami birds made a magical spot for vow exchanging.

_{Photographer:Clane Gessel Photography;Venue:Chalet View Lodge;Event Designer:Quality Event Design, Signature Events by Christina}

For this beachy service, a simple altar fashioned from found branches matched the wild and rugged coastline.

_{Photography: Sikora Photography}