Today we'd like to talk about countryside weddings, their advantages, share our favorite venues, and explain why more and more couples are choosing this format.An outdoor wedding in nature is a timeless trend. Most often, weddings are held in the summer, during the warm season. And how wonderful it is to spend this unforgettable day outdoors, with beautiful views of a lake or forest – simply perfect, don't you agree?
Countryside venues vary: there are country hotels, restaurants, golf clubs, and banquet halls.
What are the advantages of having a wedding at a countryside hotel?- Minimal logistics on the wedding day. Imagine waking up at the hotel, your stylist arrives to get you ready, followed by the photoshoot, outdoor ceremony, and dinner – all in one place. It's a calm day where you can savor every moment without rushing anywhere.
- The hotel has a restaurant, banquet hall, or marquee where you can comfortably celebrate.
- Accommodation for the newlyweds and guests in one place – an opportunity to spend time with family and loved ones, and to celebrate the second day of the wedding with outdoor activities.
A countryside wedding typically isn't just a one-day affair. Couples often choose a venue outside the city to spend the second and third days in a secluded natural setting, enjoying these unforgettable moments surrounded by their closest family and friends.
This format is very convenient and helps save time and nerves. There's also the option to check in a day earlier, turning the wedding into a mini getaway with family and friends instead of just a single-day event.
Before the wedding, it's important to rest well and recharge: visit the pool, spa, or sauna, take a walk in the fresh air, have dinner at a beautiful and delicious spot, and of course, go to bed early to gather strength for the big day.
The morning can start with breakfast outdoors, a swim in the pool, and then waiting in your room for the planner, stylist, and photo/video team to begin the morning preparations and photoshoot.
A photoshoot on a balcony with a stunning view, a stroll through the picturesque surroundings – nature itself provides the perfect backdrop. There's no need to rush anywhere; the planner will manage the day's timeline to ensure everything proceeds calmly.
In this article, we'll provide a list of countryside venues in the Leningrad Region. Some are close to the city, others are farther away.
Accommodation for guests is decided by the couple based on their possibilities: sometimes the newlyweds cover the stay only for close relatives, but if it's an intimate celebration, it can be arranged for all guests.
When organizing a wedding at a countryside hotel, it's important to arrange transportation for your guests. Survey your guests in advance to clarify if transfers will be needed. On the wedding day, we usually organize a transfer, designate a specific meeting point, and a coordinator greets and accompanies all guests to the venue.
List of Countryside Venues in the Leningrad Region:We Lodge- Address: Leningrad Region, Vsevolozhsky District, Medny Zavod village (40 km from St. Petersburg)
- Capacity: Indoor restaurant – 42 guests, terrace – 52 guests; Indoor bar – 36 guests, terrace – 40 guests
- Accommodation: Minimum – 16 guests, maximum – 36 guests
- Description:
- HOTEL: Accommodation in 16 separate bungalows.
- SPA: A complex of two different houses for spa treatments and steam sessions.
- RESTAURANT: Forest cuisine cooked over an open fire.
- BAR: In colonial style with a unique gin collection.
- GAZEBO: For dinners for groups of up to 12 people.
- Features:
- Russia's first safari-style lodge hotel, located on 2.5 hectares of coniferous forest on the shore of Mednoye Lake, 40 minutes from St. Petersburg. Inspired by safari lodges in Africa – bungalows situated in reserves or special ecological zones that rival five-star hotels in comfort, functionality, services, and amenities.
- Price Range: High