How We Style Your Wedding Venue With Stunning Plants
How we style your wedding venue and make every space feel naturally you.
Author: Stephanie Caine / Published: 29 August 2025
Every wedding venue tells a story — our job is to help the plants speak the same language.
When couples come to us at Botanical Weddings, the first question we ask isn’t what do you want to hire? It’s:
“What’s your venue like — and how do you want it to feel?”
Whether it’s a barn in the Cotswolds, a glasshouse in the Lake District, or a marquee in a wild meadow, every venue has its own character. And every couple has a vision.
Our mission? To bridge the two with sustainable plant styling that transforms your space into something alive, personal, and unforgettable.
🌱 Step One: Getting to Know Your Venue (and You)
We have a pricing calculator on our website to help you get a rough idea of costs.But what we really want to understand is your venue and your vision.
Before we create any quote or package, we ask a few intentional questions:
Is your wedding indoors, outdoors — or a mix of both?
Does the venue have architectural features like beams, pillars or arches?
What atmosphere are you imagining: relaxed and earthy, dramatic and modern, or wild and overgrown?
Are there any restrictions on what can be hung, moved or styled?
What are the lighting and logistics like (setup windows, access for vehicles, power, etc.)?
💡 Not sure how to describe your venue?
Send us a few photos or simply the venue name. If we’ve styled it before, we’ll share real examples — we love getting to know every space we work in.
🪴 From Vision to Verdant: Designing the Right Plant Styling for Your Space
Once we understand the layout and flow of your day, we’ll suggest styling ideas tailored to the venue’s strengths — and your vibe.
✨ Hanging Plants: For Big Impact and Overhead Drama
- Best for: barns, industrial spaces, tipis
- Why it works: creates instant visual height and intimacy, especially over dining tables or dance floors
- How we style it: trailing ivy, lush ferns or pothos, interwoven with fairy lights, hanging lanterns, or botanical globes
🌿 Standing Plants: Grounded, Elegant, and Flexible
- Best for: outdoor ceremonies, marquees, blank canvas venues, open spaces
- Why it works: defines zones, softens corners, and creates structure without heavy florals
- How we style it: potted palms to frame your ceremony, layered ferns to create a wild garden vibe, or tall grasses for movement
💡 Mixed Styling: The Magic is in the Balance
Our most impactful designs often mix both hanging and standing elements.
Imagine this:
Your aisle is lined with tall foliage, drawing eyes forward. A living arch frames your vows. Later, those same plants flank the bar and frame the photo booth — while suspended greenery adds intimacy to your first dance beneath the stars.
Plants aren’t static — they move with the day.
🪴 Pro tip: We’ll often recommend reusing key pieces across different parts of your wedding timeline — it’s more sustainable, more cost-effective, and more beautiful.
📦 How We Build Your Botanical Package
No two venues — or weddings — are the same. That’s why we offer both custom quotes and inspiration packages to help you get started:
- Chic & Simple
Great for small weddings, micro ceremonies, or a plant-led focal point (like a signature backdrop or table styling). - Foliage Perfection
A balance of impact and budget — with ceremony styling, table décor and four standing arrangements. - Ultimate Botanical
Full venue transformation with hanging plants, aisle styling, take-home foliage, and more.
♻️ Always Real. Always Reused. Always Sustainable.
Everything we use is alive, real, and part of our sister company, Löv Leaf. Some plants go on to attend 10+ weddings — each time creating a fresh experience, with zero waste.
We don’t promise rare or imported specimens. Instead, we work with what’s thriving and we make it look extraordinary.
Check our of Instagram for our latest weddings and plant magic!
📍Your Venue + Our Plants = One-of-a-Kind Styling
If you’re just starting to visualise your space, or you’ve already picked your venue, let us help you bring it to life.
We can:
- Show you real-life examples from your venue (if we’ve styled it before)
- Suggest the best mix of plants for your space
- Create a mood board and quote that fits your style and priorities
🌿 Ready to start the conversation?
Send us your venue name + wedding date →
🌿 Key Takeaways for Styling Your Wedding Venue with Plants
What to Know | Why it Matters |
No two venues are alike | Styling should match the layout, flow, and vibe |
Hanging plants elevate overhead spaces | Think barns, tipis, greenhouses |
Standing plants create zones + structure | Especially powerful in blank spaces |
Mixing plant styles = best results | Balance makes it feel immersive |
Reuse = better for planet + budget | Our styling evolves throughout the day |