26 DIYs For an Affordable Barn Wedding

Assemble and address your invitations on your own with the help of your bridesmaids. To keep things even more inexpensive, use a rustic postcard as the invite. Photo by Love Is a Big Deal via Style Me Pretty

You can purchase hanging baskets from the dollar store as well as some Mardi Gras-style beads to create this lovely beaded chandelier that you can hang from the barn's rafters. Source: Dollar Store Crafts

With some pink paint and reclaimed wood, you can whip this sign up in no time. Photo by Michelle Renée Photography via Style Me Pretty

Worried about bugs? Make these floating candle jars to keep them away, and enjoy the beautiful scent while you're at it.

These living table numbers add some nature to the setting. Photo by Urban Rose Photo via Ruffled Blog

Add a burst of colorful fruits and veggies — perhaps from the farm — with this farmers market bouquet tutorial. Photo by Melissa Arlena via Green Wedding Shoes

With these favors your guests can try their hand at working the land. You can make the seed packets yourself or buy customized ones online. We found these cute kraft-seed envelopes on Etsy that are selling for $90 per 100 pieces — that's $0.90 per envelope.  Source: Etsy user RedCloudBoutique

Vintage wood table numbers are rustically elegant. Photo by Garett and Jessica Mayfield via Green Wedding Shoes

Forgo expensive menu cards and write up the meal on a chalkboard. Photo by Amanda Basteen via Style Me Pretty

With a bit of work you can make chandeliers out of mason jars. For an easier DIY route, use candles instead of electrical lighting. Source: Etsy user BootsNGus

Bonus points if the ribbon medallions were won by the resident farmer at a state fair. Photo by Jackie Wonders via Style Me Pretty

These simple burlap bows add rustic romance. You can purchase 5 yards of burlap on Amazon for less than $10. Photo by Ariel Renae via Style Me Pretty

Tell the world you lassoed a lover for life with these rope signs. Photo by Garett and Jessica Mayfield via Green Wedding Shoes

Mason jar centerpieces are sweet and simple. Photo by Our Labor of Love via Emmaline Bride

Glitter shot glasses will add a bit of glamour to your down-home day.

How pretty are these lace pottery plates? You can use them for passed appetizers. Source: Strictly Simple Style

Make these eco-friendly coffee-filter peonies that will never wilt. If you're more fond of roses, here's how to make coffee-filter roses.

You could pull a tiny flower girl down the aisle in this decorated wagon. Photo by Ruth Eileen via Style Me Pretty

This beautiful votive is made from old crocheted doilies. How pretty would they look throughout the barn? Source: Spirello

Mason jars cost around $0.70 to $0.80 if you buy in bulk. You can get them from specialtybottle.com for less than $1. Get an etching kit and your trusty group of bridesmaids to help with this personalized favor. Photo by Linda Chaja via Wedding Chicks

Jars of honey or jam are the perfect thank-you presents for wedding guests. You can buy jars in bulk from specialtybottle.com and honey from GloryBee Honey. Photo by KT Merry Photography via Style Me Pretty

Gather up twigs from the property and tie the place cards to them. Photo by Maya Myers Photography via Style Me Pretty

Take old wood from the farm for natural cake stands. Photo by Evonni Photoartists via Style Me Pretty

Create a bunting (here's how) with different shades of denim for an all-American banner. Source: Etsy User GoodDenim

Mason jars make great candleholders because they are able to withstand a lot of heat. Source: Etsy user TheCountryBarrel

Fringed tassel banners add amazing texture and color to any venue, including an old country barn. Photo by Jesyka D'Itri Marés via Green Wedding Shoes