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.
75 Ideas for a Rustic Wedding
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Dress down your bridal party with cowboy boots and jeans; make your groom stand out by adding a blazer. Get more ideas for your bridal party's attire >>Photo Credit: Brandy Angel Photography
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A country man is never fully dressed without a cowboy hat.Related: Awesome Groomsmen Gifts They'll Actually UsePhoto Credit: Christian Oth Studio
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Printed dresses — with pockets! — are the perfect level of formality for the occasion.Related: Beautiful Bridesmaid Dresses Under $200Photo Credit: Jennifer Weems Photography
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Cowboy boots don't have to be brown; stand out by wearing a jewel tone.Related: 30 Wedding-Worthy FlatsPhoto Credit: A Guy + A Girl Photography
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This color palette fits in perfectly at a country wedding.Related: Find Your Perfect Wedding Color PalettePhoto Credit: Town and Country Studios
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The rustic bouquet is purposely imperfect. Choose an arrangement that looks like you could've plucked it right out of the garden.Related: 50+ Ideas for Your Bridal BouquetPhoto Credit: Casey Durgin Photography
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A bold arrangement of wildflowers lends rustic appeal.Related: 30+ Bouquets Perfect for a Rustic WeddingPhoto Credit: Kathleen Hertel Photography
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Keep the stems of your wildflowers loose for a more relaxed vibe.Related: Wedding Inspiration: English GardenPhoto Credit: Three Nails Photography
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Shades of white combined with loose greenery reflect the more laid-back vibe of a rustic wedding.Related: 100 Ideas for a Fall WeddingPhoto Credit: Two One Photography
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Sunflowers are a cheerful choice; add some lavender for contrast.Related: 101 Ideas for a Yellow Wedding Color PalettePhoto Credit: Town and Country Studios
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Instead of bouquets, give each bridesmaid a mini vase of baby's breath in a twine-wrapped Mason jar to carry down the aisle.Related: 15+ Ways to Use Baby's Breath in Your Wedding Photo Credit: Andie Freeman Photography
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Fun photo op — place your bouquets in your cowboy boots! Related: The Hottest Wedding Themes for 2015Photo Credit: Jennifer Weems Photography
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Complete your groom's look with a succulent boutonnière combined with twigs and fresh leaves.Related: The Best Tuxedo for Your Body TypePhoto Credit: Stephanie N. Baker Photography
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Greet your guests with a chalkboard wedding menu propped up by bales of hay.Related: Stylish Ways to Display Your Food & DrinksPhoto Credit: Amber Green Photography
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Decorate your aisle with burlap, lace, and baby's breath.Related: 25+ Gorgeous Ways to Decorate Your ChairsPhoto Credit: Claire Pacelli Photography
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Bring the outdoors in with an ivy-covered wooden ceremony arch. See more from this wedding >>Photo Credit: Andres Valenzuela Photography
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Host your ceremony in front of an outdoor wedding chapel.Related: 100 Beautiful Outdoor Wedding CeremoniesPhoto Credit: POPography
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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.Related: Beyond Petals: 9 Creative Ideas for Your Flower GirlsPhoto Credit: Elmer Escobar Photography
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Give your flower girls a burlap-trimmed banner to introduce the bride.Related: Adorable Flower Girl Dresses & AccessoriesPhoto Credit: Town and Country Studios
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Tie your rings on a simple burlap pillow.Related: 10 Cute Ideas for Your Ring BearerPhoto Credit: Douglas Benedict Photography
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A single silk flower surrounded by moss makes the perfect ring pillow.Related: 70+ Beautiful Engagement Ring-Wedding Band CombosPhoto Credit: Andres Valenzuela Photography
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Nestle your rings in a bird's nest.Related: Sweet Wedding Theme: LovebirdsPhoto Credit: Kathleen Hertel Photography
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Paint a vintage pickup truck to match your wedding color palette.Related: Arrive in Style: Wedding Transportation IdeasPhoto Credit: Andie Freeman Photography
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What could be more fun than going for a ride in a horse-drawn wagon?Related: How to Make Your Wedding More FunPhoto Credit: Orange Photographie
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Make a memorable exit with a wheelbarrow!Related: 7 Memorable Ideas for Your Ceremony ExitPhoto Credit: Jessica Holley Photography
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Attach your escort cards to cheerful billy balls, arranged in recycled wooden boxes topped with moss.Related: 10 Unique Ideas for Your Escort CardsPhoto Credit: Choco Studio
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Write each guest's name on a leaf.Related: Nature-Inspired Escort Card IdeasPhoto Credit: CLB Photography
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Use pine cones to hold your guests' table assignments.Related: 50+ Eye-Catching Seating ChartsPhoto Credit: Two One Photography
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Recreate a tranquil farm scene with your guest book.Related: Top 10 Unique Wedding Guest Book PicksPhoto Credit: Andie Freeman Photography
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Point the way to your reception with a wooden sign.Related: Hand-Painted Wedding SignsPhoto Credit: Michael Kaal Photography
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Add your monogram to the barn's doors.Related: Love, American Style: Barn WeddingsPhoto Credit: Town and Country Studios
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Hang your boots by the door before entering your reception.Related: Song Ideas for Your Wedding Reception EntrancePhoto Credit: Brandy Angel Photography
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Print some of your favorite engagement photos on canvases, and display them on antler photo stands.Related: 7 Unique Ways to Use Your Engagement PhotosPhoto Credit: Jennifer Weems Photography
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Instead of a traditional vase, use a stack of terra-cotta pots adorned with moss.Related: 25+ Impressive Non-Traditional CenterpiecesPhoto Credit: Evin Photography
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Pendant banners and icicle lights illuminate this barn wedding.Related: The Most Romantic First Dance SongsPhoto Credit: Eric Vest Photography
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Transform Mason jars into cool lighting displays.Related: 15 Fun Ways to Light Up Your WeddingPhoto Credit: A Guy + A Girl Photography
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Twinkling lights, candles, and branch centerpieces are all you need to create a rustic yet glamorous vibe.Related: The Hottest New Look in WeddingsPhoto courtesy of Rustic Wedding Chic
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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.Related: 15 Non-Floral Centerpieces So Stunning, You Won't Miss FlowersPhoto Credit: Town and Country Studios
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Draw the eyes up by decorating your ceiling with upside-down roses and fabric draping.Related: Unique Ways to Use Red Roses in Your WeddingPhoto Credit: Studio Eleven Photography
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Dress up a barn wedding with oversized chandeliers and dozens of strands of lights.Related: 15 Creative Ideas for Your Wedding LightingPhoto Credit: Jason Qualls
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Utilize a vintage milk jug to hold your flowers.Related: 50 Ideas for a Vintage-Inspired WeddingPhoto Credit: Andie Freeman Photography
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Instead of glass or metal chargers, use a tree slice at each place setting.Related: 30+ Impressive Low CenterpiecesPhoto Credit: Cassie Jones Photography
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Transform Mason jars into homey wine glasses.Related: Budget-Friendly Wines for Your WeddingPhoto Credit: Andie Freeman Photography
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Personalize your Mason jars to turn them into fun wedding keepsakes as well.Related: 12 Keepsake Wedding Favors Guests Will Actually UsePhoto Credit: A Guy + A Girl Photography
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Display your wedding desserts in a vintage farm wagon.Related: 7 Unique Ways to Display Your Wedding FoodPhoto Credit: Blue Dahlia Photography
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Hang hand-painted tree slices on the chairs at your sweetheart table.Related: 15+ Stunning Reasons to Have a Sweetheart TablePhoto Credit: Andie Freeman Photography
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Instead of lighting a fire in the fireplace, place dozens of tree stumps and candles inside.Related: The Most Unique Wedding Ideas of the YearPhoto Credit: Claire Pacelli Photography
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Wrap your cake cutting set in twine.Related: It's All in the Details: 40 Inspiring IdeasPhoto Credit: Amy Aiello Photography
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Display quotes from your favorite country songs. This "Honey Bee" line is perfect for your bar!Related: Stocking the Bar: What You Need for Your WeddingPhoto Credit: Shoreshotz Photography
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Let your guests know your wedding hashtag with a cute chalkboard sign decorated with burlap pendants.Related: How to Choose Your Wedding HashtagPhoto Credit: Crystal Satriano Photography
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End the night with a bonfire surrounded by your loved ones.Related: 15 Ways to Make Your Reception More FunPhoto Credit: Brandy Angel Photography
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Place your centerpieces in cowboy boots instead of vases.Related: Save vs. Splurge: 10 Ideas for Your Wedding CenterpiecesPhoto Credit: Two One Photography
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Stack burlap-wrapped Mason jars atop tree trunk slices.Related: 20 Wedding DIY Ideas for Every Skill SetPhoto Credit: Brandy Angel Photography
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Encircle your arrangement of wildflowers and greenery with curved branches.Related: 25+ of the Most Unique Centerpieces We've Ever SeenPhoto Credit: Kristine Paulsen Photography
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Top a wooden box with an eclectic mix of bottles wrapped in twine and burlap.Related: DIY Rope-Wrapped CenterpiecesPhoto Credit: Jennifer Weems Photography
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Top your farm tables with flowers inside milk buckets.Related: Unique Centerpiece Ideas You Haven't Seen BeforePhoto Credit: Michael Kaal Photography
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Wine bottles repurposed as table numbers pop against the neutral hues of the burlap table cloth and tree stump centerpiece.Related: Plan an Eco-Friendly WeddingPhoto Credit: Town and Country Studios
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Keep it simple with blue Mason jars and contrasting flowers.Related: 15 Weddings That Reignited Our Love of Mason JarsPhoto Credit: Claire Pacelli Photography
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Create a "cage" out of twigs, and decorate it with flowers, berries, and candles.Related: 5 Biggest Mistakes Couples Make With Their Wedding FlowersPhoto Credit: Andie Freeman Photography
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Raise your centerpieces above the table with towering branches, ferns, and moss.Related: The Most Popular Wedding Theme IdeasPhoto Credit: Mel Barlow
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Add a pop of color to a burlap-wrapped vessel with a personalized ribbon.Related: 125+ Ideas for a Purple Wedding Color PalettePhoto Credit: Crystal Image Photography
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Write out a message on a tree slice.Related: 20 Fun Ideas for Your Thank-You CardsPhoto Credit: Amy Aiello Photography
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A picture-perfect photo on top of a roll of hay.Related: The Most Popular Wedding Photos
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Frame yourselves with a heart made of branches.Related: 75 New Must-Have Photos with Your GroomPhoto Credit: Two One Photography
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Getting married on a farm? Take a stroll through the pastures.Related: How to Include Your Pet in the WeddingPhoto Credit: A Guy + A Girl Photography
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Enjoy a quiet moment with your favorite animal.Related: 25 Little Reasons to Appreciate Your Best FriendsPhoto Credit: Stephanie N. Baker Photography
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Recreate the infamous American Gothic painting.Related: Famous Painting Re-Created in Engagement PhotosPhoto Credit: POPography
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Send each guest home with a handmade soap.Related: 25 Edible Wedding Favors Your Guests Won't Leave BehindPhoto Credit: Laura Hernandez Photography
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Display your dessert options on tree trunks.Related: How to Create a Gorgeous Dessert TablePhoto Credit: Abby Rose Photo
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Top your cake with a twine ball.Related: 101 Amazing Wedding CakesPhoto Credit: Andres Valenzuela Photography
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From the etched-in initials to the lovebird cake topper, this tree-inspired cake is a rustic dream.Related: 35 Ways to Save on Cake (and Other Desserts)Photo Credit: Blue Dahlia Photography
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This pumpkin patch-inspired cake is especially fun for a fall wedding.Related: 100 Ideas for Fall WeddingsPhoto Credit: Ace Photography
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A tiered cookie cake is a wonderfully homespun take on the classic wedding dessert.Related: Non-Traditional Tiered DessertsPhoto Credit: Brandy Angel Photography
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Deconstruct your cake and display individual tiers on multi-leveled tree trunk cake stands.Related: Why We Love Deconstructed Wedding CakesPhoto Credit: Joshua McCoy Photography
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Wrap your cake with burlap, and top it with a vintage-inspired silhouette.Related: Simple, Chic Wedding Cakes We LovePhoto Credit: Amy Aiello Photography
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By Kristen Klein for Bridal Guide
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