If there’s one wedding style that’s really taken off in the last couple of years, it’s forest weddings. A gorgeous combination of the relaxed boho vibe, the rustic farm style and a touch of magical whimsy, it’s no wonder that we all want to go down to the woods today! I don’t know about you, but I was OBSESSED with the Magic Faraway Tree books when I was little, so I’ve always felt like there was something special about a forest setting, and it has the advantage for outdoor ceremonies of creating a sort of cathedral atmosphere, which is the perfect nod to tradition. In South Africa we’re really blessed with some absolutely breathtaking forest venues, so all you need to complete the look is the perfect whimsical woodland decor. That’s where Not On the High Street – one of my favourite indie shopping sites – comes in, because among their curated wedding collections is a fab selection of foresty accessories that add just that extra touch of thought and detail. I just had to share!
NOTHS products: Acorn garland | wood save the date tags | flower crown | tree slices | twig bangles | stationery suite | birch votive holder | wooden name tag | birch vase/lantern | thumbprint tree | personalised birch vases | wood name holder | crochet leaves | moss letters
Forest wedding image credits (top to bottom, left to right): 1- Sybrand Cillié on SouthBound Bride; 2- Alice Swan on SouthBound Bride; 3- Jo-Ann Stokes on SouthBound Bride; 4- Leani Holmes on SouthBound Bride; 5- Maryke Harper on SouthBound Bride
Some of our favourite forest wedding inspiration on SBB:
- Gypsy Boho Forest Wedding by Summertown Pictures
- Blush Forest Beloftebos Wedding by Charlene Schreuder
- Fynbos Forest Beloftebos Wedding by Lar Leslie
- Forest Fairytale Beloftebos Wedding by Sybrand Cillié
- Real Forest Wedding {Marli & Kosie}
- Whimsical Woodland Styled Shoot by Anneli Marinovich & Louise Beukes