75 Ideas For a Rustic Wedding

A barnyard-themed wedding serves as a beautiful background but can be pretty expensive if you don't own a farm yourself. Bridal Guide gives us 75 ideas to create a beautiful rustic wedding anywhere we choose. Take a look at BG's favorite country-inspired ideas.

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.

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Attire
Brandy Angel Photography

Attire

Dress down your bridal part with cowboy boots and jeans; make your groom stand out by adding a blazer.

Attire
Christian Oth Studio

Attire

A countryman is never fully dressed without a cowboy hat.

Attire
Jennifer Weems Photography

Attire

Printed dresses — with pockets! — are the perfect level of formality for the occasion.

Attire
A Guy + A Girl Photography

Attire

Cowboy boots don't have to be brown; stand out by wearing a jewel tone.

Attire
Town and Country Studios

Attire

This color palette fits in perfectly at a country wedding.

Bouquet
Casey Durgin Photography

Bouquet

The rustic bouquet is purposely imperfect. Choose an arrangement that looks like you could've plucked it right out of the garden.

Bouquet
Kathleen Hertel Photography

Bouquet

A bold arrangement of wildflowers lends rustic appeal.

Bouquet
Three Nails Photography

Bouquet

Keep the stems of your wildflowers loose for a more relaxed vibe.

Bouquet
Two One Photography

Bouquet

Shades of white combined with loose greenery reflect the more laid-back vibe of a rustic wedding.

Bouquet
Town and Country Studios

Bouquet

Sunflowers are a cheerful choice; add some lavender for contrast.

Bouquet
Andie Freeman Photography

Bouquet

Instead of bouquets, give each bridesmaid a minivase of baby's breath in a twine-wrapped mason jar to carry down the aisle.

Bouquet
Jennifer Weems Photography

Bouquet

Fun photo op — place your bouquets in your cowboy boots!

Boutonniere
Stephanie N. Baker Photography

Boutonniere

Complete your groom's look with a succulent boutonniere combined with twigs and fresh leaves.

Ceremony Ideas
Claire Pacelli Photography

Ceremony Ideas

Decorate your aisle with burlap, lace, and baby's breath.

Ceremony Ideas
Andres Valenzuela Photography

Ceremony Ideas

Bring the outdoors in with an ivy-covered wooden ceremony arch.

Ceremony Ideas
POPography

Ceremony Ideas

Host your ceremony in front of an outdoor wedding chapel.

Ceremony Ideas
Elmer Escobar 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.

Ceremony Ideas
Town and Country Studios

Ceremony Ideas

Give your flower girls a burlap-trimmed banner to introduce the bride.

Ceremony Ideas
Douglas Benedict Photography

Ceremony Ideas

Tie your rings on a simple burlap pillow.

Ceremony Ideas
Kathleen Hertel Photography

Ceremony Ideas

Nestle your rings in a bird's nest.

Transportation
Andie Freeman Photography

Transportation

Paint a vintage pickup truck to match your wedding color palette.

Transportation
Orange Photographie

Transportation

What could be more fun than going for a ride in a horse-drawn wagon?

Transportation
Jessica Holley Photography

Transportation

Make a memorable exit with a wheelbarrow!

Escort Cards
Choco Studio

Escort Cards

Attach your escort cards to cheerful bully balls, arranged in recycled wooden boxes topped with moss.

Escort Cards
CLB Photography

Escort Cards

Write each guest's name on a leaf.

Guest Book
Andie Freeman Photography

Guest Book

Re-create a tranquil farm scene with your guest book.

Reception Ideas
Michael Kaal Photography

Reception Ideas

Point the way to your reception with a wooden sign.

Reception Ideas
Town and Country Studios

Reception Ideas

Add your monogram to the barn's doors.

Reception Ideas
Brandy Angel Photography

Reception Ideas

Hang your boots by the door before entering your reception.

Reception Ideas
Jennifer Weems Photography

Reception Ideas

Print some of your favorite engagement photos on canvases and display them on antler photo stands.

Reception Ideas
Evin Photography

Reception Ideas

Instead of a traditional vase, use a stack of terra-cotta pots adorned with moss.

Reception Ideas
A Guy + A Girl Photography

Reception Ideas

Transform mason jars into cool lighting displays.

Reception Ideas
Rustic Wedding Chic

Reception Ideas

Twinkling lights, candles, and branch centerpieces are all you need to create a rustic yet glamorous vibe.

Reception Ideas
Town and Country Studios

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.

Reception Ideas
Studio Eleven Photography

Reception Ideas

Draw the eyes up by decorating your ceiling with upside-down roses and fabric draping.

Reception Ideas
Jason Qualls

Reception Ideas

Dress up a barn wedding with oversize chandeliers and dozens of strands of lights.

Reception Ideas
Andie Freeman Photography

Reception Ideas

Utilize a vintage milk jug to hold your flowers.

Reception Ideas
Andie Freeman Photography

Reception Ideas

Transform Mason jars into homey wine glasses.

Reception Ideas
A Guy + A Girl Photography

Reception Ideas

Personalize your mason jars to turn them into fun wedding keepsakes as well.

Reception Ideas
Blue Dahlia Photography

Reception Ideas

Display your wedding desserts in a vintage farm wagon.

Reception Ideas
Andie Freeman Photography

Reception Ideas

Hang hand-painted tree slices on the chairs at your sweetheart table.

Reception Ideas
Amy Aiello Photography

Reception Ideas

Wrap your cake cutting set in twine.

Reception Ideas
Claire Pacelli Photography

Reception Ideas

Instead of lighting a fire in the fireplace, place dozens of tree stumps and candles inside.

Reception Ideas
Crystal Satriano Photography

Reception Ideas

Let your guests know your wedding hashtag with a cute chalkboard sign decorated with burlap pendants.

Reception Ideas
Brandy Angel Photography

Reception Ideas

End the night with a bonfire surrounded by your loved ones.

Centerpieces
Two One Photography

Centerpieces

Place your centerpieces in cowboy boots instead of vases.

Centerpieces
Brandy Angel Photography

Centerpieces

Stack burlap-wrapped mason jars atop tree trunk slices.

Centerpieces
Kristine Paulsen Photography

Centerpieces

Encircle your arrangement of wildflowers and greenery with curved branches.

Centerpieces
Jennifer Weems Photography

Centerpieces

Top a wooden box with an electric mix of bottles wrapped in twine and burlap.

Centerpieces
Town and Country Studios

Centerpieces

Wine bottles repurposed as table numbers pop against the neutral hues of the burlap table cloth and tree stump centerpiece.

Centerpieces
Claire Pacelli Photography

Centerpieces

Keep it simple with blue mason jars and contrasting flowers.

Centerpieces
Andie Freeman Photography

Centerpieces

Create a "cage" out of twigs and decorate it with flowers, berries, and candles.

Centerpieces
Mel Barlow

Centerpieces

Raise your centerpieces above the table with towering branches, ferns, and moss.

Centerpieces
Crystal Image Photography

Centerpieces

Add a pop of color to a burlap-wrapped vessel with a personalized ribbon.

Photo Inspiration
Amy Aiello Photography

Photo Inspiration

Write a message on a tree slice.

Photo Inspiration
Two One Photography

Photo Inspiration

Frame yourselves with a heart made of branches.

Photo Inspiration
A Guy + A Girl Photography

Photo Inspiration

Getting married on a farm? Take a stroll through the pastures.

Photo Inspiration
Stephanie N. Baker Photography

Photo Inspiration

Enjoy a quiet moment with your favorite animal.

Photo Inspiration
POPography

Photo Inspiration

Re-create the infamous American Gothic painting.

Favors
Laura Hernandez Photography

Favors

Send each guest home with a handsome soap.

Dessert
Abby Rose Photo

Dessert

Display your dessert options on tree trunks.

Cake
Blue Dahlia Photography

Cake

From the etched-in initials to the lovebird cake topper, this tree-inspired cake is a rustic dream.

Cake
Ace Photography

Cake

This pumpkin-patch-inspired cake is especially fun for a Fall wedding.

Cake
Brandy Angel Photography

Cake

A tiered cookie cake is a wonderfully homespun take on the classic wedding dessert.

Cake
Joshua McCoy Photography

Cake

Deconstruct your cake and display individual tiers on multileveled tree trunk cake stands.

Cake
Amy Aiello Photographt

Cake

Wrap your cake with burlap and top it with a vintage-inspired silhouette.