Rustic Decorating Ideas For Weddings

Kristyn Hogan Photography

From your wedding dress to the wedding decorations and everything in between, planning your nuptials is no easy feat (and staying within budget is another story). But if you're searching for the best rustic wedding ideas, including cozy centerpieces and dreamy cakes, we're here to help. Each rustic wedding DIY is just as stunning as the next—and they're so easy to borrow for your own big day.

Tina Joiner Photography

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Rustic Swing

Your wedding desserts deserve an equally sumptuous display. That's where this oversized trellis-turned-swing comes in to play, with a sturdy rope and platform to safely store the sweet treats.

SHOP CAKE STANDS

Annamarie Akins Photography

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Rustic Outdoor Bar

Make the wedding food or booze station a striking focal point with a barrel base and wood slab top. Toss in a few wood crates and a garland of greenery to dress up the fixture.

SHOP BARRELS

Shea Christine Photography

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Elevated Lanterns

Go above and beyond string lights with a set of hanging lanterns. When paired with delicate greenery, this mismatched set adds an instantly cozy feel to the wedding reception tablescape.

SHOP LANTERNS

Kristyn Hogan Photography

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Rustic Wedding Backdrop

When one member of the band Train said "I do," he and his spouse highlighted a standalone table with a wood backdrop. Captured by Kristyn Hogan, the striking piece features lyrics from the band's songs.

Laura DeBourde Photography

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Rustic Floral Display

There's no shortage of spots in your wedding venue to place your floral arrangements, but you can't go wrong with this unique, staggered look from a leftover ladder. Stick with short blooms to avoid any overpowering arrangements.

SHOP WHITE LADDERS

Sanaz Photography

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Studio 29 Photography

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Rustic Bridal Bouquet

These textured blooms in muted shades of blush, green, and ivory look as natural and romantic as if they were gathered from a field.

Sanaz Photography

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Rustic Wedding Mirror Display

Belles Lettres Calligraphy

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Rustic Wedding Escort Cards

Sanaz Photography

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Simple Rustic Centerpieces

Studio 29 Photography

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Belles Lettres Calligraphy

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Studio 29 Photography

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Rustic Floral Arrangement

Make a statement at a rustic outdoor wedding with a jaw-dropping floral display.

Studio 29 Photography

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Photo by Lauren Fair

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Creative Blooms

Stashed inside a vintage apothecary bottle, a single stem of allium or other top-heavy bloom makes for an easy-to-arrange statement centerpiece by Terrain. Other unexpected additions? Fern fronds, which add plenty of texture.

SHOP VINTAGE APOTHECARY BOTTLES

Photo by Lauren Fair

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Chalkboard Escort Card Display

A coat of chalkboard paint transforms any surface into a display space for seating information. Enlist a bridesmaid with pretty penmanship to make the chart, then doodle some blossoms in the corners.

SHOP CHALKBOARDS

Photo courtesy of We Laugh We Love

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DIY Ceremony Backdrop

Prettify the ceremony space by hanging a floral backdrop. Simply use silver T-pins to affix individual stems to a piece of jute or muslin for a beautiful backdrop that's shockingly easily to assemble.

Photo courtesy of We Laugh We Love

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Low and Behold

Save money (and encourage cross-table mingling) by opting for low centerpieces instead of taller arrangements. A rustic trough-style planter can accommodate a compact assortment of roses, ivy, and more. Since it's a longer footprint, it lends itself well to rectangular tables.

SHOP PLANTERS

Photo by Stacy Byron

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Playful Appetizers

Nestling hors d'oeuvres into fresh grass (or even fabric-topped floral foam) lends an air of whimsy to cocktail hour. This approach works best for simple finger foods that guests can easily pluck from the toothpicks.

Photo courtesy of We Laugh We Love

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Dreamy Overhead Decor

It's tempting to focus all of your attention on decking out the tables and anything at eye level. But when it comes to decorations, don't forget to look up! String twinkle lights and glass orbs from the rafters to create ambiance straight out of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Photo by Lauren Fair

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Delicious Dessert Spread

Sure, you want to have your special moment cutting the cake. But after that? Your guests will love satisfying their sweet tooth with grab-and-go goodies like whoopie pies. Arranged on cake plates, they're pretty and plentiful enough to a crowd.

RELATED: Alternatives to Wedding Cakes

Photo by Lauren Fair

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Simple and Sweet

In a beautifully rustic venue, it's ok to nix the formal linens and let well-hewn wooden tables take center stage. They play well with industrial metal chairs, a welcome respite from those ubiquitous Chiavaris.

Photo by Lauren Fair

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Late-Night Snacks

Refuel with an outdoor s'mores break at a fire pit before heading back to the dance floor. Supply the classics (marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers), or elevate the basics with a hazelnut spread and gingersnap or molasses cookies.

RELATED: 21 S'mores Recipes You Can Make All Year Long

Courtesy of Terrain

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Top Shelf Bar

Assorted wooden crates arranged at staggered heights let the bartender show off the wines and craft beers being offered. Sheet moss adds an unfussy touch of greenery that won't wilt as the night goes on.

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