When it comes to wedding ideas and design in general, the things that always really get me are just… whimsical. The post office that sends out teeny tiny letters. Donut walls. Dogs in floral collars. And this, my favourite of all whimsical wedding ideas – the door in the air. We first started seeing ‘outdoor chapels’ a few years ago, and the charm of a freestanding door being used as the entrance to an outdoor ceremony has only increased as time’s gone by. I mean, it’s adorable. And it’s also a great way to make an entrance, because you get to do that fling-the-church-doors-wide-as-the-bride-appears thing, even if you’re saying your vows in the middle of the forest or on a beach. Some couples have switched things around and used the doors as an actual altar, and that’s great too. All I know is, every time I see a vintage door being upcycled as ceremony decor, especially if it’s draped in flowers, my heart beats just a little bit faster. If you’re planning a secret garden wedding this is a must-have, but even if you’re not, this is one way to bring some sheer delight to your ceremony, even before the vows are spoken.
Top to bottom, left to right: 1- Cassidy Carson Photography/Megan Connors Floral and Styling via Bride Link | 2- Naomi Kenton/Amber Persia via Rock My Wedding | 3- Amy Arrington Photography via Mod Wedding | 4- Birds Of A Feather Photography/The Inn At Perry Cabin/Amaryllis via Style Me Pretty | 5- Josie Photography/Your Wedding Lady/Patricia Kinley Weddings via Coastal Bride | 6- Adam Barnes Fine Art Photography/Ashley Baber Weddings/Southern Blooms by Pat’s Floral Designs via Style Me Pretty | 7- Callie Davis of Nancy Ray Photography/Kaitlin Holland Creative/Mary Stevens of Fearrington via Southern Weddings | 8- The Nichols/Merveille Events via The Knot | 9- Tec Petaja/Jacin Fitzgerald Events via Style Me Pretty | 10- Cedarwood Weddings/Kristyn Hogan | 11- Natural Light Photography/Simply Style Sorted on SouthBound Bride | 12- Tec Petaja/Lovely Little Details/Ted Watts via Southern Weddings| 13- Jose Villa/Love & Splendor/Kabrel Polak via Style Me Pretty | 14- Linda Fourie/Dulcie Ehlers on SouthBound Bride | 15- Green Door Photography/Habitat Events/Habitat Floral Studio via Style Me Pretty | 16- Clayton Austin/Orange Dove Events/Your Image Floral via 100 Layer Cake | 17- Leani Holmes/Annetjie Niemand/Florence Farm on SouthBound Bride | 18- Brinton Studios/Alexan Events via Style Me Pretty | 19- Kristyn Hogan/Cedarwood Weddings via Southern Weddings | 20- Josh Gruetzmacher Photography/Southern Blooms by Pat’s Floral Designs via Style Me Pretty
