Mother Gaia is a mother to us all… The greatest artists of all time have been inspired by nature and her generous gifts. From the small details such as the bridal bouquet, and small flowers as table and door decoration, people have a tradition of incorporating natural elements in their celebrations. We will share some inspirational and rather cute ideas to use on your special day – we don’t have doubts it will be a success!
1 – Earthy tones everywhere!
From invitations to clothes, everything can have an earthy palette. Browns, greens, beige, or a pop of color from any flower – you got it! Colour inspiration is behind your windowsill, or maybe you’d prefer jungle tones? To be certain that the chosen colors match perfectly, you could potentially use a color generator.
2 – Invitations
The invitation should be the first sign of a party theme for your guests. If they are coming to a boho getaway, on a safari adventure, or to a hidden fairy garden? Do take in mind that the eco-friendly paper exists and that your invitation could be filled with seeds for a tree or a pack of wildflowers?
3 – Guestlist
The guests are here! How do you check who is missing? Maybe make a memorial guest list – everyone has to sign on a memorial piece of wood or to take dedicated party favor.
4 – Guest favors
Such a special party has to be remembered, and as such, making favors for your guests is not a bad idea. A pack of seeds, a small succulent, lucky bamboo, a wooden home décor, a bouquet of corresponding flowers in a vase, a birdhouse, a bamboo gift set… The choice is completely yours to fit your specific theme.
5 – A masquerade
To make sure everything is a part of your habitat, make a masquerade! All the guests need to dress in certain colors or on a certain theme – boho, cottagecore, fairytale, LOTR… Fit it to your and your friends’ taste!
6 – Outside venues
Whether you are renting, hosting a party in your backyard, or somewhere in the public space (park for example), being in nature while partying is certainly the best way to incorporate nature. Whether outside or inside, it is best to get the help of professionals who specialize in event organization. The best part is that they will most likely have the connections to reserve the exact date you’d like. Northern Beaches wedding venues have a website that helps you check out the venues, the props, the invitations, and even to connect with your local businesses, and can themselves help you find and collect all the tiny pieces for the best experience!
7 – Au naturel party props
Every ornament at your party can be carefully chosen and incorporated into the theme. Flowers fitted to the color scheme, paper for the invitations, props for the games, even catering staff uniforms could be designed for the theme. Maybe organize an old-fashioned bingo night with a twist where the prizes are natural products? Or an auction for a local animal shelter? Do not forget that the branches from your backyard or local park, props from the next yard sale, or your local antique shop can all have little jewels for your party. Even better, support local sustainable and eco-friendly businesses which most certainly will make a difference.
8 – Nature themed cake
There is no party without a cake! All of the before-mentioned details can be incorporated in the main star of every celebration. Nature as a theme can be emphasized with flowers, fruits, and some crunchy chocolate ‘wooden’ branches… Maybe choosing a cake with multiple floors could represent a natural habitat around you. One floor could be the grass, the next one the taller plants, then bushes, trees, all the way to the night sky above you and your guests.
10 – Themed food plates
Yes, of course, you could always choose to use organic food from a sustainable source… But why stopping there? Choose sustainable cutlery, made from bamboo, plates made from wood or cardboard, leaf, flower, or pine-shaped cookies, bread with a lot of seeds and herbs, a fruit plate, and colorful salads on every table… Anything to cater to your guests.
11 – Include animals
Last but certainly not least, the essential part of nature which walks and lives with us are our pets! Why not include them in the party? They can be the mascots, do the tricks, be a part of the wilderness you want to emphasize. You can even dress them for this occasion!
And there you have them – all the necessary points to consider when planning a nature-themed party. Many options to choose from certainly do not make the choice easier, although you do have the starting points to make a Pinterest board for your one-of-a-time au naturel party.
Author bio:
My name is Grace Wilson. I’m a 27-year-old biotechnologist and kind of a bookish girl. Surfing the Internet is my favourite, that’s why I’ve turned into blogging. Following a healthy mindset and lifestyle is what I consider my life principle. If interested, follow my Twitter.
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