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Updated Mar 04, 2025These 7 Natural Altars Prove You Don't Need to Get Fancy for an Outdoor Ceremony
Ditch tradition when it comes to your ceremony and simply let nature serve as your altar.
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Sophie Ross
If you're having an outdoor ceremony, Pinterest's 2018 wedding trend report is making the case for ditching the ornate altar you may have in mind and instead letting nature serve as your backdrop. "Alt altars" are a major trend for the year ahead, and it's pretty easy to achieve: Forgo a fancy stage or structure, go back to the basics and simply let the surrounding scenery shine (no bells, whistles or flower arches necessary). Below, find the best inspiration on how to say "I do" in the great outdoors.
Against a Gorgeous Forest Backdrop
Between Lines of Palm Trees
With Strung-Up Twinkle Lights and Suspended Florals
In Front of a Sprawling Willow Tree
Facing a Watery Wonderland
Below a Wreath of Suspended Greenery
Across From Mountains as Far as the Eye Can See
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