Sabrina + Sam @ The Black Diamond Lodge

Real Weddings

May 1

Written By Amber Andrew

WHEN: October 2023

WHERE: The Black Diamond Lodge

COORDINATORS: Molly

VIBES: Fun, Unique, Colorful

These are a few of my favorite things:

THE OUTDOORS MAKE EVERYTHING FEEL BIGGER

There’s something about getting married outside that changes the whole energy of the day. The views are bigger, the air feels lighter, and every part of the experience feels more grounded and real. Whether it’s mountain peaks, tall pines, or an open meadow, the setting creates a sense of occasion that doesn’t need much added to it.

An outdoor wedding naturally strips things back in the best way. It brings the focus where it should be: the people, the place, and the moment itself. Instead of feeling boxed in by timelines or formalities, the day feels more open, relaxed, and connected.

IT FEELS LESS LIKE AN EVENT AND MORE LIKE AN EXPERIENCE

The best outdoor weddings don’t feel like a single day squeezed into a schedule. They feel like a full experience your people get to be part of. From welcome drinks on the deck to a ceremony with a view to a late-night fire pit hang, every part of the weekend becomes part of the memory.

That’s what makes adventure weddings so special. They create room for real moments: slow mornings, spontaneous laughs, sunset walks, and the kind of time together that’s hard to find in everyday life. Guests leave feeling like they were part of something meaningful, not just there to watch it happen.

MAKE IT FEEL LIKE YOU

One of the best things about an outdoor wedding is how easy it is to make it personal without overcomplicating it. Nature already gives you the backdrop, so the details can feel simple, intentional, and true to you. A favorite trail, lawn games during cocktail hour, local food and drinks, or a stargazing moment after the dance floor winds down—those are the things people remember.

An outdoor adventure wedding isn’t about doing the most. It’s about choosing a setting that feels alive, bringing your favorite people together, and letting the weekend unfold in a way that feels easy, fun, and completely your own.