Why Hills District Couples Are Choosing Outdoor Weddings in 2025
And Why They’re Not Just a COVID Trend Anymore
Over the past few years, we’ve noticed a big shift — more and more couples in the Hills District are choosing to say “I do” under open skies. And while this movement gained momentum during the lockdown era, it’s clear that outdoor weddings are here to stay in 2025.
At Bohemian Buds, we’ve styled everything from lush backyard ceremonies to elegant garden receptions — and there’s something beautifully personal about watching love unfold in fresh air. Here’s why outdoor weddings are still winning hearts (and timelines) this season.
freedom to do it your way
More space, more light, more you.
We’ve styled ceremonies on private estates in Glenorie, intimate backyard weddings in Kenthurst, and receptions under stars in Dural paddocks — and we can tell you this: there’s something different about a wedding that breathes.
One of the biggest reasons couples go open-air is the creative freedom. There are fewer restrictions. You can choose your backdrop, layout your tables how you like, hang flowers from trees, or create grounded ceremony nests that rise straight from the grass. It’s not just about the look — it’s about how the day feels.
a blank canvas
Outdoor weddings let you shape the space around your story
For many, it's also a budget thing — not necessarily cheaper, but more flexible. Hosting on a family property or in a friend’s garden can free up funds for things that matter more to you. You’re not paying for the chandeliers you don’t want — you’re paying for the string quartet you do. Or the long lunch. Or the hanging installation.
And let’s be honest: do you really want to drive into the city for a wedding when you’ve got paddocks, gardens and family-owned venues five minutes from home? One of the unexpected gifts of post-2020 weddings is that people started looking closer to home — and discovering how many beautiful, functional venues were right here in the Hills.
skip the highway chaos.
That shift toward homegrown, pared-back weddings isn’t just aesthetic. It’s cultural. Couples today are more confident saying no to big ballroom traditions and yes to something that feels more personal. Less structured. More intentional. They’re choosing joy over pressure. Comfort over performance. And that’s showing up in the venues they pick.
The venue you choose sets the tone for everything else — so pick one that makes you feel calm when you stand in it.
Of course, there are still logistics. If you’re viewing outdoor venues, ask the practical questions: Is there a wet weather plan that still feels beautiful? Can your vendors access power, water, shade? When does the sun set on this exact spot? These aren’t deal-breakers — but knowing them early means less panic later.
Good flowers can’t fix bad logistics (Trust us)
At Bohemian Buds, we’re biased toward outdoor weddings — not just because they’re beautiful, but because they work hand-in-hand with locally grown, seasonal flowers. You don’t need to fight the space. You build on it. Grounded installations feel like part of the landscape. Table flowers move with the breeze. It all becomes part of the atmosphere, not something added on top.
If you’re planning an outdoor wedding in 2025 — whether it’s in your parents’ backyard or a market farm out in Galston — we’d love to help. Bring us the date, the weather app, and the Pinterest board. We’ll bring the flowers that feel like they were always meant to be there.
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