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Woodsy Indoor Wedding Inspiration: Decor, Cocktails & Private Dinner

A stylish couple holding hands at their rustic outdoor wedding ceremony

When it's frosty out and you want to bring the outdoors in, you have to get creative! You'll find an abundance of ideas ranging from decor, cocktails, to even menu ideas! This bride and groom even chose to have a moment to soak in the day's events and have a private dinner for two.
Read on to get ideas on creating a woodsy inspired indoor wedding like this one at the The Rockstar Kitchen without pitching your reception in the middle of the forest! And, even more awaits in the full gallery here, photographed by Jessica Bordner Photography.

Wedding invitation with flowers and vintage typewriter decor

Rustic outdoor lounge with vintage furniture and floral decor

Floral arrangement and antlers on wooden pallet background

Colorful floral bouquet on antique books and a vintage suitcase

Elegant bride in a tulle dress with pink flower crown, holding bouquet

Bride holding a pink and white flower bouquet on wedding day

Elegant dessert cart with cake, flowers, and delicious treats

Elegant dessert display featuring cake, flowers and books

Delicious white cake with floral decoration on a golden stand

his and her Cocktail Recipes

His: The R and R

2 measures rye whiskey
1-2 tbs rosemary syrup (2 tbs for a sweeter drink)
2-3 dashes bitters ice, preferably one large cube

1. In a chilled cocktail glass, combine the bitters, syrup, and rye.
2. Add ice, and stir vigorously.
3. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.

Blonde woman serving cocktails on a golden tray, wedding drinks

Romantic wedding couple holding hands during their ceremony

Hers: Rosewater and Rosemary Champagne Champagne Sprig of rosemary Dash of bitters Dash of rosewater Rosemary syrup

1. Add a small dash of bitters and rosewater to the champagne flute. Both have strong flavors, so start small, and you can always add more.
2. Fill the flute with champagne.
3. Add a small amount of rosemary syrup, to taste.

Restaurant with creative menu signs and dining bar

Rustic decor with flowers and vintage accents displayed beautifully

Grilled asparagus salad with figs and tomatoes on a plate

Savory Small Plate selection

1. Grilled White Asparagus + Rustic Bread Salad with Figs, Heirloom Tomatoes + Balsamic Herb Dressing.
2. Classic Tar Tar: Tenderloin, Farm Egg, Capers + Parmesan Tuille.
3. Honey Bourbon BBQ Glazed Short Rib + Sweet Potato "Bone".

Freshly prepared steak tartare with a golden egg yolk on top

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