13 Wedding Backdrops Inspired by Mother Nature

This lucky couple said their vows beneath a magnificent old tree strung with twinkly lights, which hung down around them like vines.

_{Photography: Three16 Photography; Venue: Calamigos Ranch Malibu; Event Planner: Amy Greenberg Events}

Set against a serene pond, all this couple needed was a simple altar draped in white gauze (and buckets of sunshine).

_{Photography: Danielle Riley Photography}

We love the symbolism of saying your “I dos” next to a strong, ancient tree with branches reaching toward the sky.

_{Photography: Emily Michelle Photography; Venue: Broussard Farm; Florals: La Belle Fleur}

For a ceremony set against the rolling hills of wine country, a delicate twig altar was wrapped in grape vines. Le swoon.

_{Photography: Rebecca Hicks Photography; Venue: Chattooga Belle Farm; Florals: The Flower Patch and Heartwarmers Florist}

With a natural backdrop such as this, opt for a sunset ceremony and a simple wooden altar (and maybe a few boho touches for emphasis).

_{Photography: Poppyseed Photography; Decor: Thunder & Twine; Florals: Arizona Florations and Flower Fix; Venue: The Paseo; Equipment rentals: I Do Rentals and Material Girl Weddings}

Following an elopement in Hawaii, this enterprising couple recreated the moment at home with oversize palm fronds, citrusy blooms and a vintage rattan folding screen as their altar.

_{Photography: Kristina Staal Photography; Event designer: Carrie Wilcox Floral Design; Equipment rentals: Gather and Lounge; Event planner: Borrowed, A Vintage Inspired Company}

Umm, where is this perfectly placid, palm-framed venue and, more importantly, how can we book it for our own nuptials?

_{Photography: His & Hers Creative; Venue: Key Largo Lighthouse Beach Weddings; Event planner: Cate Tenopir Events}

This sweet couple crafted a wood plank “stage” beneath a gorgeous old evergreen tree for their vow exchange.

_{Photography: Sikora Photography}

We’re swooning over this woodsy setting: a hillside “theater” overlooking a crater lake.

_{Photography: Dreamlove Photography}

For this intimate ceremony, guests enjoyed a backdrop of stunning mountain views in every direction.

_{Photography: Dreamlove Photography; Venue: Bascom Lodge}

An ecru-curtained altar set against a peaceful lake and framed by swaying greenery is straightforward and lovely.

_{Photographer: Rebecca Griffith Photography; Venue: Lake Tyler Petroleum Club; Florals: La Tee Da}

For a ceremony set in the woods, a birch branch altar hung with origami birds made a magical spot for vow exchanging.

_{Photographer: Clane Gessel Photography; Venue: Chalet View Lodge; Event Designer: Quality Event Design, Signature Events by Christina}

For this beachy service, a simple altar fashioned from found branches matched the wild and rugged coastline.

_{Photography: Sikora Photography}