13+ Magical Enchanted Forest Wedding Ideas

Planning a wedding that feels like stepping into a fairy tale? An enchanted forest wedding might be just the thing, blending natural beauty with magical touches for an unforgettable day.

Mystical Arbors

An arbor that captures the essence of the forest.
An arbor that captures the essence of the forest.

Create a stunning ceremony focal point with a mystical arbor using lush greens and wood accents. A pop of color can make it even more magical.

Possibly helpful picks:

  • Floral Garland with Mixed Greens: Enhance your arbor with lush, vibrant garlands for a touch of natural elegance.
  • Rustic Wooden Arbor: Create a magical ceremony backdrop with a sturdy, beautifully crafted wooden arbor.
  • Colorful Faux Flower Set: Add vibrant pops of color with these realistic and lasting faux flower sets.

Natural Woodland Venue

Nature itself provides the most stunning decor.
Nature itself provides the most stunning decor.

Choose a venue that offers lush greenery and towering trees to set the perfect backdrop. A natural setting will give you that magical vibe without much extra effort.

Try these:

  • Outdoor String Lights: Illuminate your forest venue with these durable outdoor string lights for a magical atmosphere.
  • Wooden Wedding Arch: Enhance your ceremony with a beautiful wooden arch, perfect for a natural woodland setting.
  • Rustic Folding Chairs: Provide comfortable seating with rustic folding chairs to complement the natural forest ambiance.

Fairy Light Pathways

Twinkling lights guide your way to happily ever after.
Twinkling lights guide your way to happily ever after.

Line pathways with twinkling fairy lights to guide your guests and create a whimsical ambiance. I’ve seen this transform a simple garden path into an ethereal passage.

You might give these a try:

  • Outdoor Fairy String Lights: Illuminate your pathway effortlessly with enchanting fairy lights, perfect for creating a magical atmosphere.
  • Solar-Powered Pathway Lights: Enhance your outdoor ambiance hassle-free with solar-powered pathway lights for a sustainable glow.
  • Decorative Lanterns with Candles: Add charm to your event with decorative lanterns, offering gentle lighting along your pathways.

Rustic Wooden Decor

Rustic wood adds a touch of nature's elegance.
Rustic wood adds a touch of nature’s elegance.

Use natural wood elements like log slices and branches for your decor. It’s a sustainable choice that adds earthy charm to your enchanted setting.

Possibly handy products:

  • Natural Wood Log Slices: Enhance your tablescape with these natural log slices, adding rustic beauty to your setting.
  • Decorative Tree Branches: Create a woodland feel using these decorative branches, perfect for an enchanted outdoor wedding.
  • Wooden Candle Holders: Brighten your venue with wooden candle holders, offering warmth and a charming rustic touch.

Hanging Floral Arrangements

Look up to find magic hanging above.
Look up to find magic hanging above.

Incorporate hanging decorations like floral arrangements or glass orbs. It’s something I’ve found consistently wows guests and adds depth to the decor.

Some ideas to consider:

  • Hanging Glass Orbs: Enhance your forest wedding ambiance with elegant hanging glass orbs. Ideal for candles or flowers.
  • Floral Hanging Baskets: Add a lush touch to your event with beautiful floral hanging baskets. Easy to install.
  • LED Fairy String Lights: Create a magical glow in your enchanted forest setting with these charming LED fairy lights.

Wooden Ceremony Arches

An arch that frames your vows beautifully.
An arch that frames your vows beautifully.

Create a focal point with a wooden ceremony arch adorned with foliage. It’s the perfect blend of rustic and elegant.

Check these products out:

  • Wooden Wedding Arch Kit: Create a stunning focal point with this easy-to-assemble wooden arch for your ceremony.
  • Faux Greenery Garland: Enhance your arch with a lush faux greenery garland, adding natural charm and elegance.
  • Floral Decoration Set: Adorn your arch with this floral decoration set for a touch of colorful romance.

Moss-Covered Tables

Tables that feel like a natural part of the forest.
Tables that feel like a natural part of the forest.

Dress your reception tables with moss and vibrant flowers. It merges the table into the forest floor, a favorite trick from my garden studio.

Maybe worth checking out:

  • Artificial Moss Table Runner: Easily create stunning natural table settings with this reusable artificial moss table runner.
  • Vibrant Silk Flower Arrangement: Add lasting beauty to your tables with these vibrant and realistic silk flower arrangements.
  • Tabletop Candle Holders: Enhance your enchanted forest theme with elegant candle holders, perfect for soft lighting.

Nature-Inspired Seating

Seating that complements the forest setting.
Seating that complements the forest setting.

Use seating that blends with the landscape, like wooden benches or hay bales. It’s a charming way to keep the eco-friendly vibe going.

Give these a look:

  • Rustic Wooden Benches: Create a natural ambiance with rustic wooden benches that blend perfectly with forest settings.
  • Hay Bales for Seating: Enhance the country charm using hay bales for comfortable and stylish outdoor seating.
  • Decorative Burlap Covers: Add elegant touches with decorative burlap covers for hay bales or benches.

Enclosed Plant Centerpieces

Miniature worlds enclosed in glass.
Miniature worlds enclosed in glass.

Place plants and trinkets in glass terrariums as centerpieces. It’s a conversation starter that brings a slice of the forest to each table.

These products might help:

  • Glass Terrarium Containers: Adorn your tables with elegant glass terrariums for a magical forest atmosphere at your wedding.
  • Miniature Faux Plants: Add lifelike miniature plants to your terrariums for a captivating and maintenance-free centerpiece.
  • Decorative Pebbles for Terrariums: Enhance your terrarium centerpieces with decorative pebbles for a natural and elegant look.

Surprising Color Palettes

Colors that add a regal touch to the forest.
Colors that add a regal touch to the forest.

Incorporate surprising color palettes, like mystical purples and golds, for a regal touch. It’s an unexpected twist that’s always a hit with my clients.

Useful items to consider:

  • Purple and Gold Fabric Drapes: Transform your venue with regal drapes, adding elegance and mystique to any wedding setting.
  • Gold Lantern String Lights: Enhance ambiance with elegant lantern lights, perfect for creating a magical, illuminated atmosphere.
  • Mystical Purple Tablecloths: Add a touch of mystery with stunning purple tablecloths, ideal for an enchanted forest theme.

Floating Candle Displays

Light dances on water in a magical forest setting.
Light dances on water in a magical forest setting.

Use floating candles in water features or glass bowls. It’s a magical way to bring light and enchantment to your forest setting.

Items that may come in handy:

  • Floating Tealight Candles: Create a mesmerizing ambiance with floating tealight candles that illuminate any water surface beautifully.
  • Glass Bowls for Candles: Enhance your decor with elegant glass bowls, perfect for floating candle arrangements.
  • Battery-Operated Floating Candles: Ensure safety and elegance with battery-operated floating candles, ideal for long-lasting illumination.

Charming Lanterns

Lanterns that light up the night with charm.
Lanterns that light up the night with charm.

Hang rustic lanterns from tree branches to add warmth and charm. It’s a simple trick that creates a cozy, inviting atmosphere.

A few helpful options:

  • Vintage-Style Hanging Lanterns: Add a vintage touch to your wedding with these enchanting hanging lanterns for ambient lighting.
  • Rustic Mason Jar Lanterns: Enhance the charm of your forest wedding using rustic mason jar lanterns for a cozy glow.
  • Weatherproof LED Lanterns: Ensure lasting illumination at your wedding. Choose durable, weatherproof LED lanterns for reliable lighting.

Create Your Own Forest

Bring the forest indoors for a magical transformation.
Bring the forest indoors for a magical transformation.

If your venue lacks trees, bring in large potted trees and branches to create your own forest. It’s a bold move that transforms any space into an enchanted woodland.

You might like:

  • Large Artificial Trees: Transform your venue with lush artificial trees for a magical woodland wedding atmosphere.
  • Decorative Branches: Add elegance and height to your setup with beautifully crafted decorative branches.
  • Potted Greenery: Enhance the natural feel with diverse potted greenery to complete your forest venue.
Text: Joyce Peterson