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Festival themed wedding

Festival themed wedding


Alison Hargreaves Guides for Brides Bio
Alison Hargreaves Updated:
8th of March 2023

Love music, festivals, and live gigs? Then a festival themed wedding is perfect for you, surround yourselves with laughter, love, friends, family and an unhealthy dose of music. Festival themed weddings are a great alternative choice from a normal wedding and are becoming very popular with people who aren’t afraid to be unique! Here are some quirky ideas for those creative couples.

First, you need to find the perfect venue, look for a festival friendly venue with plenty of space for dancing or how about glamping? Magical glamping offers for you and your guests to spend a night in one of the many luxury tents on offer, they provide tipis in Norfolk, Suffolk and the rest of the UK. Imagine waking up to the smell of fresh air, relaxing all day, enjoying a superb meal on the outdoor barbecue and sipping cocktails while watching the sunset. If you are interested in this then visit http://www.magicalcamping.co.uk/

Wedding glamping

Think boho for your wedding gown by choosing a dress that fits with the festival vibe, choose a dress that you will be comfortable in and is easy to dance in. If you’re going for the 70’s boho vibe then think soft and deep frills, daisy motifs, flowing fabrics, maxi skirts and cute kaftans which will defiantly make you the free-spirited bride. Don’t forget your headdress! This is a great accessory that will help you to stand out and help you create the festival inspired look.

Music is the key to make your festival themed wedding perfect, why not have a mix of music to suit all tastes? A jazz band, DJ, folk! And don’t let the entertainment stop with music! Why not have fun games and activities, such as giant garden games, coconut shy and a photo booth. You could even blow the budget and hire dodgems or a vintage-look carousel.

Use these festival inspired ideas to help you create the perfect day.

Considering a festival wedding, visit Guides for Brides on Pinterest, and browse the boards. 

Alison Hargreaves Guides for Brides Bio

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Alison Hargreaves

Alison has been advising brides, grooms and bridesmaids for more than 25 years. She has an unrivalled knowledge of the British wedding industry and frequently appears on podcasts and expert panels. She regularly attends international wedding conferences to keep the UK at the forefront of wedding planning trends.

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