Number 2 Trend for 2011 Weddings- Outdoor Ceremony and Reception Venues

We expect 2011 to be the year of outdoor wedding venues! Couples will take it outside and get creative with the wedding venue they ultimately choose. The style aesthetic will be natural and minimal, and wedding color palettes will follow suit.

For an organic, outdoor wedding, we love the color combination of off-whites and khakis, light and dark greys (think dove grey, shell, and charcoal), and sage and sea foam greens. This wedding color palette is fresh and fabulous for an outdoor affair. To bring texture to your wedding decor, incorporate chalkboard, cork, unfinished wood, burlap, and/or glass details.

While the world is your oyster if you decide to take your wedding outdoors, here are our picks for the top 5 outdoor wedding venue locations- 1. Winery or vineyard 2. Private lakehouse residence 3. Lush garden 4. On the beach 5. Country Club or golf course Are you considering an outdoor wedding venue? If so, which of the above is your favorite outdoor local?

Photo credits- photo 2: Amy Carrol Photography, Fife Photography, Jeff Wallace Photography, Lauren Hillary Photography