Rustic weddings are all the rage, and for good reason! They’re beautiful, natural, and unique. If you’re thinking about having an outdoor rustic wedding, then we recommend checking out these ideas for inspiration:
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Create an indoor vibe outside
- Use candles. Candles are an easy way to create a cozy vibe outside. It’s also very pretty.
- Put up a tent! If you want to stay warm and dry, consider using a tent for your wedding reception—and for guests to change in before the ceremony.
- Use fire pits and fireplaces! While it might be tempting to create an outdoor experience with nothing but candles and lanterns, there’s something about an open flame that makes everything feel so much more rustic…and romantic! You can even add some of those cute little things people put on top of them (like pine cones).
- Add some fabric! Using fabric as decorating material can help create that “indoor-outdoor” vibe we were talking about earlier; think tablecloths or napkins (or both) made out of burlap or linen.
Use bistro string lights
Bistro lights are the perfect option for a rustic outdoor wedding. They’re inexpensive, easy to set up and use, and can add ambience to your wedding without breaking the bank.
You can use them indoors or outdoors—they look great strung above your head table or along a path leading up to your ceremony site!
If you decide to go with bistro lights, be sure they’re not too bright or they may overwhelm the mood at your party. When in doubt, opt for smaller-sized bulbs; they won’t blind anybody during the ceremony but will still provide enough light so that guests don’t trip over each other on their way into dinner.
Go for comfortable seating
When it comes to seating, you want your guests to feel at home. That’s why we suggest finding a place with comfortable seating that feels like an extension of their own living room. From sofas and chairs placed around fireplaces and wood-burning stoves to cushy armchairs on rustic porches, these spaces will make everyone feel at ease as they take in all the beauty of your venue.
Keep centerpieces low and simple
- Use a variety of flowers and plants. A garden center is your best bet for finding inexpensive blooms in all different colors, shapes and textures. You can mix and match these with salvaged items like twigs, grasses or other greenery that you find at the local farmer’s market or park.
- Keep centerpieces low so guests can see each other. Centerpieces should be kept low enough so that everyone seated at the table has an unobstructed view of their companions across the table. This will help create an open atmosphere where guests are able to interact easily with each other instead of looking down into their plates all night long (or worse—looking up at your towering floral arrangements).
Choose an outdoor setting that doesn’t need much dressing up
If you’re already enamored with an outdoor setting, don’t be afraid to use it! If your venue already has a rustic feel, like a barn or an old farmhouse, then you can probably get away with some minimal decorating. This is especially true if your venue’s décor is already beautiful and doesn’t need much dressing up.
If you’re having trouble finding the perfect location for your rustic wedding ideas, look for venues that have views of greenery. A beautiful view of trees and flowers will make any outdoor space feel more remote and romantic than one without such features.
Don’t forget the guestbook
The guestbook is a great way to capture memories and make sure your guests get some great photos. It’s also something that can be as simple or elaborate as you want, depending on your theme and budget. A notebook or journal with pens is a simple option, while you could also go with a photo album if you want something more substantial. You might even opt for a keepsake box filled with different items that symbolize the love between you and your partner – a rock from your first date perhaps?
Love the outdoors? Use these ideas to host a rustic-style wedding.
If you love the outdoors and are looking for ways to make your wedding more rustic, then this article is for you! We’ve got some great ideas that will have you saying “I do” in style.
- Consider getting married on a farm. Not only will it offer stunning scenery, but some farms host weddings as well as offer lodging and catering services.
- Have a natural theme for the décor; there are lots of simple ways to incorporate plants, flowers and mosses into your decorating scheme. For example, use birch logs instead of chairs at the ceremony site or include floral arrangements made from branches in your table centerpieces. Or opt for fresh flowers from nearby fields rather than imported ones shipped in from overseas — they’ll cost less too!
Conclusion
Now that you know what to consider when planning a rustic wedding, it’s time to get started! Remember, not all rustic weddings have to be outdoors—but if you are having your ceremony outside, there are many ways to incorporate the look and feel of this theme into your big day.
Take some time with these ideas and decide which ones will work best for you. You can always combine some of these elements or come up with your own twist on them! Whatever happens, we wish you the best in creating the perfect rustic outdoor wedding for yourselves and your guests.
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