# Forest Weddings These Big Sur Coastal Wedding Photos Are Nature-Loving By Allison Love | Published 2010-08-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sur-coastal-wedding References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/33055/) & [oncewed](http://www.oncewed.com/31905/wedding-blog/real-weddings/big-sur-coastal-wedding-ii/) These Big Sur coastal wedding photos are amazingly creative. This outdoor wedding features the [bride and groom dancing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinggly-and-the-knot) on a wooden deck with Christmas lights strung around them. The atmosphere looks fun and fresh, especially with the forest encircling the area. Many couples opt for an [outdoor/DIY wedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invitin) as opposed to the traditional church-and-reception ceremony. See more images from the Big Sur coastal wedding above. **Implications** - Youth consumers are not interested in living out the dreams that their parents had envisioned for them. This demographic wants to live an unconventional lifestyle and play by their own rules. Companies should strive for a brand message that echos freedom and independence to attract this group. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/weddings) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Outdoor Weddings:** Opportunities for companies to provide unique outdoor wedding experiences, such as forest or beach weddings. - **DIY Weddings:** Companies can cater to DIY wedding trends by providing unique, customizable wedding decor and favors. - **Unconventional Lifestyles:** Brands can market themselves as promoting freedom and independence to attract younger consumers interested in unconventional lifestyles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wedding Industry:** The wedding industry can provide unique outdoor wedding venues and customizable decor to cater to current wedding trends. - **Event Planning Industry:** Event planning companies can specialize in outdoor and DIY weddings to cater to current wedding trends. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and resorts can provide unique outdoor wedding experiences, such as beach and forest weddings, and cater to the preferences of younger consumers seeking unconventional lifestyles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Wedding Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-wedding-venues.md) - [Non-Traditional Wedding Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssense-bridal-20.md) - [California Coastline Renovated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sur-house.md) - [Unique Hotel Wedding Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karisma-hotels-resorts.md) - [Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropologie-weddings-x-pinterest.md) - [Wedding Crasher Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-crasher-wedding.md) - [Ocean-Overlooking Perched Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sur.md) - [Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/times-square-this-valentines.md) - [Unique Wedding Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-on-the-ledge.md)