75 Ideas for a Rustic Wedding
Barn weddings have never been more popular, but you don't need to hold your wedding on a farm to get a rustic vibe. Here are some of our favorite ideas for a country-inspired celebration.
By: Kristen Klein
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Attire
Dress down your bridal party with cowboy boots and jeans; make your groom stand out by adding a blazer.
Photo Credit: Brandy Angel Photography
Attire
Printed dresses — with pockets! — are the perfect level of formality for the occasion.
Photo Credit: Jennifer Weems Photography
Attire
Cowboy boots don't have to be brown; stand out by wearing a jewel tone.
Photo Credit: A Guy + A Girl Photography
Attire
This color palette fits in perfectly at a country wedding.
Photo Credit: Town and Country Studios
Bouquet
The rustic bouquet is purposely imperfect. Choose an arrangement that looks like you could've plucked it right out of the garden.
Photo Credit: Casey Durgin Photography
Bouquet
A bold arrangement of wildflowers lends rustic appeal.
Photo Credit: Kathleen Hertel Photography
Bouquet
Keep the stems of your wildflowers loose for a more relaxed vibe.
Photo Credit: Three Nails Photography
Bouquet
Shades of white combined with loose greenery reflect the more laid-back vibe of a rustic wedding.
Photo Credit: Two One Photography
Bouquet
Sunflowers are a cheerful choice; add some lavender for contrast.
Photo Credit: Town and Country Studios
Bouquet
Instead of bouquets, give each bridesmaid a mini vase of baby's breath in a twine-wrapped Mason jar to carry down the aisle.
Photo Credit: Andie Freeman Photography
Bouquet
Fun photo op — place your bouquets in your cowboy boots!
Photo Credit: Jennifer Weems Photography
Boutonnière
Complete your groom's look with a succulent boutonnière combined with twigs and fresh leaves.
Photo Credit: Stephanie N. Baker Photography
Ceremony Ideas
Greet your guests with a chalkboard wedding menu propped up by bales of hay.
Photo Credit: Amber Green Photography
Ceremony Ideas
Decorate your aisle with burlap, lace, and baby's breath.
Photo Credit: Claire Pacelli Photography
Ceremony Ideas
Bring the outdoors in with an ivy-covered wooden ceremony arch.
Photo Credit: Andres Valenzuela Photography
Ceremony Ideas
Let your flower girl reflect your rustic vibe with a crown of ivy in her hair and a moss-covered basket to hold her petals.
Photo Credit: Elmer Escobar Photography
Ceremony Ideas
Give your flower girls a burlap-trimmed banner to introduce the bride.
Photo Credit: Town and Country Studios
Ceremony Ideas
A single silk flower surrounded by moss makes the perfect ring pillow.
Photo Credit: Andres Valenzuela Photography
Transportation
Paint a vintage pickup truck to match your wedding color palette.
Photo Credit: Andie Freeman Photography
Transportation
What could be more fun than going for a ride in a horse-drawn wagon?
Photo Credit: Orange Photographie
Escort Cards
Attach your escort cards to cheerful billy balls, arranged in recycled wooden boxes topped with moss.
Photo Credit: Choco Studio
Escort Cards
Use pine cones to hold your guests' table assignments.
Photo Credit: Two One Photography
Guest Book
Recreate a tranquil farm scene with your guest book.
Photo Credit: Andie Freeman Photography
Reception Ideas
Point the way to your reception with a wooden sign.
Photo Credit: Michael Kaal Photography
Reception Ideas
Hang your boots by the door before entering your reception.
Photo Credit: Brandy Angel Photography
Reception Ideas
Print some of your favorite engagement photos on canvases, and display them on antler photo stands.
Photo Credit: Jennifer Weems Photography
Reception Ideas
Instead of a traditional vase, use a stack of terra-cotta pots adorned with moss.
Photo Credit: Evin Photography
Reception Ideas
Pendant banners and icicle lights illuminate this barn wedding.
Photo Credit: Eric Vest Photography
Reception Ideas
Transform Mason jars into cool lighting displays.
Photo Credit: A Guy + A Girl Photography
Reception Ideas
Long tables work perfectly in a barn setting. Instead of overpowering florals, line the tables with tree trunks, burlap, and mini arrangements of fresh flowers.
Photo Credit: Town and Country Studios
Reception Ideas
Draw the eyes up by decorating your ceiling with upside-down roses and fabric draping.
Photo Credit: Studio Eleven Photography
Reception Ideas
Dress up a barn wedding with oversized chandeliers and dozens of strands of lights.
Photo Credit: Jason Qualls
Reception Ideas
Utilize a vintage milk jug to hold your flowers.
Photo Credit: Andie Freeman Photography
Reception Ideas
Instead of glass or metal chargers, use a tree slice at each place setting.
Photo Credit: Cassie Jones Photography
Reception Ideas
Transform Mason jars into homey wine glasses.
Photo Credit: Andie Freeman Photography
Reception Ideas
Personalize your Mason jars to turn them into fun wedding keepsakes as well.
Photo Credit: A Guy + A Girl Photography
Reception Ideas
Display your wedding desserts in a vintage farm wagon.
Photo Credit: Blue Dahlia Photography
Reception Ideas
Hang hand-painted tree slices on the chairs at your sweetheart table.
Photo Credit: Andie Freeman Photography
Reception Ideas
Instead of lighting a fire in the fireplace, place dozens of tree stumps and candles inside.
Photo Credit: Claire Pacelli Photography
Reception Ideas
Display quotes from your favorite country songs. This "Honey Bee" line is perfect for your bar!
Photo Credit: Shoreshotz Photography
Reception Ideas
Let your guests know your wedding hashtag with a cute chalkboard sign decorated with burlap pendants.
Photo Credit: Crystal Satriano Photography
Reception Ideas
End the night with a bonfire surrounded by your loved ones.
Photo Credit: Brandy Angel Photography
Centerpieces
Place your centerpieces in cowboy boots instead of vases.
Photo Credit: Two One Photography
Centerpieces
Stack burlap-wrapped Mason jars atop tree trunk slices.
Photo Credit: Brandy Angel Photography
Centerpieces
Encircle your arrangement of wildflowers and greenery with curved branches.
Photo Credit: Kristine Paulsen Photography
Centerpieces
Top a wooden box with an eclectic mix of bottles wrapped in twine and burlap.
Photo Credit: Jennifer Weems Photography
Centerpieces
Top your farm tables with flowers inside milk buckets.
Photo Credit: Michael Kaal Photography
Centerpieces
Wine bottles repurposed as table numbers pop against the neutral hues of the burlap table cloth and tree stump centerpiece.
Photo Credit: Town and Country Studios
Centerpieces
Keep it simple with blue Mason jars and contrasting flowers.
Photo Credit: Claire Pacelli Photography
Centerpieces
Create a "cage" out of twigs, and decorate it with flowers, berries, and candles.
Photo Credit: Andie Freeman Photography
Centerpieces
Raise your centerpieces above the table with towering branches, ferns, and moss.
Photo Credit: Mel Barlow
Centerpieces
Add a pop of color to a burlap-wrapped vessel with a personalized ribbon.
Photo Credit: Crystal Image Photography
Photo Inspiration
Getting married on a farm? Take a stroll through the pastures.
Photo Credit: A Guy + A Girl Photography
Photo Inspiration
Enjoy a quiet moment with your favorite animal.
Photo Credit: Stephanie N. Baker Photography
Cake
From the etched-in initials to the lovebird cake topper, this tree-inspired cake is a rustic dream.
Photo Credit: Blue Dahlia Photography
Cake
This pumpkin patch-inspired cake is especially fun for a fall wedding.
Photo Credit: Ace Photography
Cake
A tiered cookie cake is a wonderfully homespun take on the classic wedding dessert.
Photo Credit: Brandy Angel Photography
Cake
Deconstruct your cake and display individual tiers on multi-leveled tree trunk cake stands.
Photo Credit: Joshua McCoy Photography
Cake
Wrap your cake with burlap, and top it with a vintage-inspired silhouette.
Photo Credit: Amy Aiello Photography
