It’s the Summer season, which means more weddings! To be precise, more outdoor weddings! Having colorful flowers in full bloom and pleasantly warm weather, engaged couples can now take advantage and host their weddings at some of the most gorgeous outdoor venues in the world. Enter manicured gardens! The stylish settings of these gardens are enough to create a picturesque scene. So when it comes to hosting a wedding there, you don’t have to do much with décor to elevate the look – because the venue does it for you! Check out these stunning manicured garden venues for your luxurious outdoor wedding.
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, France
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Located between Nice and Monaco, overlooking the Mediterranean, the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is a magnificent palace surrounded by nine themed gardens – The French Garden, Spanish Garden, Florentine Garden, Stone Garden, Japanese Garden, Exotic Garden, Rose Garden, and the Provincial Garden. Bordered with olive and pine trees and decorated with niche Venician marble statues, the venue offers lovely spots for an outdoor garden wedding, also paired with the most mesmerizing ocean views.
Château de la Gaude, France
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This boutique hotel is surrounded by acres of organic vineyards and finely manicured gardens that can host up to 150 guests. The 18th-century property renovated into a five-star hotel features a French garden that has been classified as a historical monument. Its strikingly maze-like pattern surrounded by a narrow water border is quick to catch the eye and allows the perfect opportunity for some stunning statement photographs that elevate the elegance of the venue.
Oheka Castle, United States
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Look familiar? This estate is a popular venue that has been featured in movies, tv shows, and music videos. The historic mansion is located on Long Island’s Gold Coast between New York City and the Hamptons. Apart from its famous appeal, the chateau-like estate also features beautifully manicured gardens with fountains that give it the added personality. With a wedding here, you’re bound to feel like French royalty even in New York.
Castell de Sant Marçal, Spain
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This elegant castle dates back to the 11th century and offers a beautifully decorated garden area that can host up to 450 guests. The manicured trees and bushes combined with the creamy-colored castle and a striking pond in the center make for the perfect venue if you’re planning a summery celebration in Barcelona.
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, France
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Vaux-le-Vicomte’s garden is the seminal expression of the Jardin à la française, the French aesthetic of formal gardens that swept Europe in the 17th century. Carved from 100 acres of woodlands, the formal gardens create a stunning setting for events at the château. Designed with solid lines and a symphony of fountains, the landscape brilliantly plays to the luxury of the famous architecture, resulting in a royal venue for princess brides looking for a unique and picturesque venue.
Villa Cetinale, Italy
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Featuring symmetry and plenty of blooms, including climbing roses, lilies, irises, and vine-covered pergolas, this garden venue is one you can’t miss out on. In the spring, the wisteria covers the Villa walls and walkways in a sea of purple. Fields of poppies and wildflowers contrast with cypresses, olive trees, vineyards, and geometrically shaped flowerbeds lined with box hedges surround the citrus garden. If you love to surround yourself with lush greens and fresh blooms, this is the place for you.
Paleis Het Loo, Netherlands
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The stunning Dutch palace has unique spaces for a magical celebration. The baroque gardens of Paleis Het Loo, with their fountains and parterres, offer artistic photo opportunities for a visually stunning wedding. The manicured gardens of this venue are so richly decorated that you can get some magnificent ariel shots with the unique colors standing out prominently in comparison to other venues. It’s truly a sight for sore eyes!
La Foce, Italy
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La Foce was initially built as a tavern in the 15th century but quickly evolved into a vast estate. The manor is complete with manicured gardens and lawns that can host weddings with ready lush decor. Designed by an English architect, these symmetrical shapes are visually appealing and are structured perfectly to draw attention to the altar, with identically trimmed trees to complement as a backdrop. The parallel shapes running down also create an effortless aisle, with the overall look making for some alluring shots like this.
Oxnead Hall, United Kingdom
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Last but not least, Oxnead Hall is another gorgeous venue where you can host a dreamy garden wedding. The maze-like garden bushes are trimmed to perfection, creating stunning visuals that will have you falling in love with the place. The 15 acres of garden were initially laid out in the 1580s and later enhanced with styling inspired by the Italian Renaissance, featuring a central parterre with tiered terraces, a lake, a water garden, a river frontage, a walled kitchen garden, and a woodland garden.
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