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Pampas Grass Wedding Decor Ideas

Photography by Westlake Photography

Pampas grass is a huge trend for a reason! We've gathered a few ideas of how you can incorporate pampas grass wedding decor into your day. Whimsical, feathery and ethereal, pampas grass makes a real statement when used as part of a wedding. Due to its size, it frames other florals and greenery perfectly; and due to its neutral muted tones, it contrasts beautifully with wedding greenery such as eucalyptus. It fits into so many styles of wedding whether it's rustic, boho, vintage, modern, or romantic. With this in mind, we've got bouquets, moongates, installations, columns and more in this article.


If you're having a rustic or boho theme wedding, then pampas grass is an absolute must!

Pampas Grass Installations

While pampas grass is often chosen for its simplicity with its neutral tone, these extravagant installations are here to prove that pampas grass can be used to add all the drama you want. The feathery effect certainly adds a bit of flamboyance, while still having that boho vibe. If you were worried about going over the top with colourful fresh flowers, pampas grass might be a better option, especially if you're having a boho luxe-style wedding. We couldn't think of a better pairing!

Pastel coloured pampas grass wedding installation with fresh flowers
Large pampas grass cloud installation for boho wedding reception with fairy lights and peacock chairs
Large pampas grass installation
Boho and rustic pampas grass installation with autumnal roses and anthuriums

Pampas Grass Bouquets

A couple of delicate feathery fronds can add a real softness to a wedding bouquet. Or for the ultimate in minimalist, boho chic, we love the idea of an entire bouquet made up of a mass of pampas grass. In these images from real weddings and editorial shoots, you can see how brides have chosen to include pampas grass in their weddings. Whether you want a colourful bouquet or you're sticking with neutral, it works so well! If you're having an autumn wedding, pampas grass in the bouquet emphasises the seasonal tone.

Bride in celestial wedding Dres with bridesmaids in pale blue dresses with pampas grass bouquets with warm toned flowers
Bridesmaids in burnt orange dresses holding pampas grass bouquets with white flowers
Bride in white strapless wedding dress with white flower and pampas grass bouquet
Bride in boho lace wedding dress holding a pampas grass, dried flowers and rose wedding bouquet
Bride in lace wedding dress with groom in grey suit with bride carrying dried grass flower bouquet
Bride in boho wedding dress with orange autumnal wedding bouquet with pampas grass
Black bride in off the shoulder wedding dress carrying a dried flower wedding bouquet with pampas grass
Bride and groom embrace with bride holding a warm toned bouquet with pampas grass for Moroccan wedding

Moongates

Ah, pampas grass moongates...the perfect altar backdrop! The texture of the pampas grass adds such an amazing quality to wedding photos. We know you're going to be stunned looking at these intricate moongates that are certainly showstoppers!

Bride and groom smile in front of their fluffy pampas grass moongate
Bride and groom have a beach wedding ceremony with a half and half pampas grass moongate
Simple moongate with small pampas grass with two rattan flower chairs
White flower and foliage wedding moongate with pampas grass as the bride and groom share a kiss
Crescent moon shape moongate with pampas grass and fresh flowers
Bride and groom share a kiss in front of the moongate with fern leaves and pampas grass
Half and half dried palm leaves and pampas grass moongate with bride and groom
Two grooms stand for their wedding ceremony in front of a full pampas grass moongate

Columns

A similarly showstopping way to display pampas grass is in columns! Pampas grass columns are great as aisle and altar decor as well as decor for entrances. You can also jazz them up by including some real fresh flowers or disco balls, too!

Flower column with orange and red flowers and coloured pampas grass with white pillar candles and disco balls
Colourful pink pampas grass columns wedding decor with bride and groom posing in front of colourful slides
Bride and groom sit next to their pampas grass columns for celestial wedding
Bride in boho wedding dress holding an orange bouquet inbetween two pampas grass columns

Colourful Pampas Grass

If you want the texture of pampas grass but not the neutral tones, go for something with a bit more excitement. This way you can keep it bright and fun if you're having a party or festival-style wedding or just want a bit of colour. Or you could go for pastel colours to add more soft romantic vibes to the day. 

Dyed pink, purple and blue pampas grass with gypsophila decoration for the staircase
Bride and groom smile in front of flower columns with pastel coloured pampas grass
Large flower installation with pastel coloured pink pampas grass
Bright pampas grass altar decoration with bride and groom seated in front of them

Other Pampas Grass Wedding Decor Ideas

Whether it's your cake, a table centrepiece, or some aisle decor, we have even more decor ideas if the ones above didn't satisfy you. The reason we love pampas grass is that it can be used in so many different ways to add a little something extra. 

White wedding drapes decor with dried flowers
Outdoor wedding table setting with lots of dried grasses and festoon lighting
Pampas grass decor in wicker baskets with pillar candles in geometric holders
Three tier white, green and gold wedding cakes with boho pampas grass mini moongate and colourful balloons

Colourful pampas grass is a great way of keeping the texture and avoiding the neutral tone!


If you wanted pampas grass at your wedding, hopefully, this guide has given you some inspiration on how you might have a pampas grass wedding. We also have a dried flower roundup for even more ideas on your blooms. If you've decided fresh flowers are more your vibe, take a look at exactly what flowers you'll need for your day


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