65+ Rustic Woodsy Wedding Decor Ideas for 2023

If you’re looking for a wedding theme that’s as unique and beautiful as the couple getting married, consider rustic woodsy decor ideas. As one of the most popular themes for weddings, it’s easy to see why this look is so popular among couples who want something different from the traditional white dress and formal ballroom setting. To find out more about how you can incorporate this theme into your big day, keep reading!

In This Article show

Old Door

An old door can be a fabulous backdrop for photos, whether it’s for a photo booth or just an entryway or exit to the wedding. If you’re looking to use one, try to find one that has some character. A rustic door with chipped paint and an aged patina will look great in photos!

35 Rustic Old Door Wedding Decor Ideas for Outdoor Country Weddings

Wood Branches

This is a pretty easy one to pull off. Branches are one of the most versatile pieces of decor you can find, and they’re perfect for adding a rustic look to your wedding. You can use branches from a tree, or you can buy them at craft stores. They can be used for so many different things (centerpieces, aisle decorations, etc.) that it’s hard not to have fun with them!

30 Rustic Twigs and Branches Wedding Ideas

Wood Crates

Use crates to display flowers and candles. If you’re looking for a rustic-looking centerpiece, simply placing a few stems in a crate and adding some tea lights makes an impressive centerpiece.
Use them as tables or seating! You can use crates as tables for head table or escort cards, or just have them lying around on the floor as place settings.
Create a photo booth backdrop with them! You could set up your photobooth area with several crates facing inwards towards the guests and line it with white paper behind so that people can write their names on it when they take pictures.
Use them for storage! Crates are great because they can be used for anything—as storage, decor items, etc., but what I love most about this is that if you want something neutral but still rustic looking in your wedding venue (like barns tend to be), then wooden crates would be perfect because they’ll look like they’ve been there forever even though they didn’t cost much money at all!

Tree Stump

Tree stumps are a great way to add some rustic charm to your wedding. You can use them as a table centerpiece or as a centerpiece for the dance floor. They’re also great for photo ops, especially if you use wooden branches to create some interesting decorations that you can use with them!

Use branches and tree stumps to hang fairy lights or candles, and create a backdrop for your head table.

Wine Barrel

Wine barrels are a great way to add rustic charm to your wedding. They can serve as a table centerpiece, seating area, bar or dance floor. You can even make them into a photo booth!

If you’re having an outdoor wedding and don’t want to leave the wine barrels out in the weather (or if it’s winter), be sure to put them on a tarp or under some sort of cover during the ceremony and reception.

Ladder

You can use a ladder in a variety of ways to decorate for your rustic wedding.

Hang lights from the top rung. Attach thin wire to each side of the ladder and hang Christmas lights or LED lights along it.
Use it as a backdrop for your ceremony or reception table centerpieces. Hang garlands and wreaths on either side, then place candles and flowers between them in glass jars.
Use it as a sign holder by placing fabric over one side, writing what you want to say on that piece of fabric, then attaching it at the top with tape or glue so guests know where to go next!

40 Chic Ways to Use Ladder on Rustic / Country Weddings

Wood Pallet

Use a pallet as a table or bar. Wood pallets are the perfect size for creating a rustic-chic dinner table, since they allow you to add plants and flowers in between. If you’re hosting an alfresco dinner party, consider using one as your main eating area. You can even cut off one side of the pallet to create two different surfaces or use several on each other to create an L-shaped table.
Create centerpieces with wood pallets. To make these beautiful arrangements look more natural and earthy, try painting them brown or black before placing candles inside: it gives them an aged feeling that will suit any wedding theme perfectly!
Decorate with wood pallets at night by lighting up candles inside of them! Just be careful not to set anything on fire…

20 Greenry Rustic Wooden Welcome Wedding Signs

Wood Lantern

A wood lantern is a multi-purpose decoration that can be used in a variety of ways. It looks great as a centerpiece on your table and it also makes for an elegant candle holder. When the candles are lit, they’ll cast a warm glow on your guests’ faces, making everyone feel cozy and relaxed.

I hope you enjoyed reading about the rustic woodland wedding decor ideas and found one or two that you would like to try out. There are so many different things that can add that touch of nature and outdoors into your wedding, which is why I love this theme so much. Also, if none of these ideas appeal to you but you still want something a little different than traditional flowers or bows then maybe consider using plants as part of your decorations instead!