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PLANNING THE PERFECT FESTIVAL WEDDING The essence of a festival wedding is laid-back fun , but in order to achieve that for your big day , you ’ ll need to do a bit of planning and prep . Here ’ s some ways you can get the ultimate festival vibes for your wedding .
FOCUS ON THE FUN Festivals are all about gathering people together to celebrate , have fun and be free . Think about the best festival you ’ ve been to , then try to recapture some of those elements . Whether it ’ s a whole roster of live performances , a multitude of street food trucks or bell tents so you can sleep under the stars , use inspiration from your favourite festival moments to create your ideal day .
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ACE THE ACCESSORIES In order to create a festival feeling , you ’ ll need some props and accessories . From invites that look like entry passes to wristbands , glow sticks and lanyards for your bridal party , the little details can really take your festival theme to another level . Mud and wellies aren ’ t strictly necessary , but if you do happen to host your wedding on a wet day then they ’ ll certainly add to the theme .
DITCH THE FORMALITIES While you ’ ll probably need some structure to your day ( Glastonbury doesn ’ t run without a set list , after all ), if you ’ re opting for a festival theme for your wedding then you might want to mix things up a bit and go for a less ordered approach .
Instead of a seating plan you could let guests pick their own seats , or even provide picnic blankets for some relaxed eating . Don ’ t fancy serving drinks at the table ? Give guests tokens to go to the bar and pick their own tipples .
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Speak to your venue about ways to create an informal setting while making sure everything runs without a hitch .
GO BIG Festival weddings aren ’ t about the finer details , they ’ re about creating a memorable atmosphere that everyone will enjoy . Don ’ t be afraid to really maximise the music , the decor and the dining options to create the vibe you want . If you can save money on wedding favours and floral arrangements to allow for more than one band or tipis filled with twinkling lights , then go for it - creating that festival feel is all about bringing people together to have a good time without stressing too much about the traditional wedding features .
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