Choose Breathable Fabrics

This is our number one recommendation.

Outdoor weddings in the Carolinas can be warm, humid, and sun-drenched. Choose:

• Linen blends
• Chiffon
• Cotton sateen
• Silk blends
• Light crepe

Avoid heavy satin, thick polyester, velvet, or structured fabrics that trap heat.

Comfort translates to confidence — and confidence photographs beautifully. Not to mention your personally comfort will color your memories of the joy of the couple - not with your discomfort.

Embrace Color & Print

Garden weddings are not the time for plain, corporate neutrals.

Florals, soft pastels, botanical prints, sage green, dusty blue, butter yellow, lavender, and romantic pinks all feel at home in a garden setting.

Color enhances the visual experience of the day — and complements the natural surroundings.

Avoid:

• White, ivory, champagne (bridal tones)
• Extremely pale blush that reads white in photos
• Stark black for daytime garden ceremonies. We would recomend avoiding dark fabrics all together.

Length & Silhouette Guidance

Best options:

• Midi dresses
• Maxi dresses
• Elevated jumpsuits
• Tailored sets

Outdoor weddings often involve grass, gravel, and pathways — avoid anything too tight, too short, or difficult to walk in.

Shoes Matter (More Than You Think)

We cannot emphasize this enough:

Stilettos and lawn do not mix.

Opt for:

• Block heels
• Wedges
• Dressy flats
• Elegant sandals
• Low heel pumps

If you cannot walk comfortably across grass, reconsider. Most of our garden weddings move locations. Even though you know there will be a dance floor at the end of the night- the ceremony may be in grass. Nothing like having to standing on the balls of your feet to exhaust your dancing feet.