rustic wedding details that can instantly upgrade your wedding day

So, you are loving the idea of a rustic wedding, but what are the details that will actually make that happen? Everything from rustic wedding decor, rustic wedding cakes, rustic wedding centerpieces, rustic wedding invitations, and more! Here are some ideas for you!

Montana Dennis Photography and Bella Blooms Floral Design

Rustic Wedding Invitations

First thing is first! Invitations! Set the tone right away with invitations that give the rustic wedding invitation feel. This one has all the elements with a wooden background, market lighting and mason jars! Seal it with a custom wax seal to add that little pop of personalization!

2. Wooden Card Box

Rustic wedding decor would not be complete without a wooden card box! This is the easiest way to make a statement as the guests enter for the ceremony. This one is beautifully customized with their last name and date burned into the side to add the perfect rustic touch!

3. Wooden Arch

There is no better rustic wedding arch than one made out of wood! All you need after that is an accent of floral. This one coordinated perfectly with the dark wood of the chiavari chairs, but arches can come in so many colors! Ask your florist what they can provide or rent one from your local rental company.

4. Accent with Wood Slices

You can easily add to your rustic wedding centerpieces by simply adding a slice of wood or two! This couple quite literally cut a tree in their yard to make the perfect slices of wood as decor, but you can also buy or rent these from your local rental company or florist. Don’t forget to look through your local OfferUp or Facebook Marketplace ads to see if a nearby bride is selling hers! No need to buy them new!

5. Farm Tables

Farm tables are a great way to add that rustic natural beauty to your reception space and they don’t require linens! If you aren’t able to do them for all the guests tables, you can also consider just getting one for the sweetheart table as it is the focus of a lot of your photos. A few burlap runners with lace, some florals and votives is all you need to turn it into a glamourous reception setup! We love how the matching wooden folding chairs brought the rustic wooden reception look full circle too! The guests truly enjoyed the ambience that the lanterns added as well!

6. Add Horses

Yes, you heard it from us! If you want a rustic wedding, why not add a horse to your photoshoot! You can ride in via horse and carriage to your ceremony, or just have one to take some photos with during your cocktail hour. Guests will love petting and adoring the horse too!

7. Wooden Cake Stand

But how do you turn your cake rustic? Add a wooden cake stand from a nearby rental company, look for used ones, or make your own for that perfect rustic wedding cake look! Isn’t it gorgeous? We absolutely love the custom cake topper, gorgeous flower touches, and the green hedge wall in the background as well to create a classy and clean rustic setting.

8. Wear Boots

Your wedding day footwear can even set the tone for you! We absolutely love to see our couples wear classic (and gorgeous) cowboy boots to get that rustic wedding vibe all the way down to your toes! (And you will thank yourself later for wearing comfortable footwear so all your photographer will be capturing on your face is happiness and not pain!) Trust us when we say this is a smart move! And you can totally wear these again and again!

9. Wood Hearts: A Guest Book Alternative

When it comes to getting that rustic feel, skip the traditional guest book. (Those just get packed away and never seen again.) Check out this wooden heart sign idea! Your guests will have so much fun creating a work of art upon arriving to your event space! Every guest can sign a heart and leave until you have a tree full of heart shaped well wishes to cherish forever. This is rustic wedding decor that will last forever and help decorate your future home!

Eric Doolin Photography at Temecula Creek Inn with Bella Blooms Floral Design

10. Use Barrells

Barrells absolutely scream rustic wedding decor! There are so many places to use them too. You can make them into cocktail tables, a cake table, a table for your sand ceremony or unity candles. This couple below actually found a tiny barrel to mix tequila in during their ceremony and placed it on top of a barrel!

No matter what you do, remember to have fun and enjoy every bit of your wedding planning experience! We hope we have inspired you to get creative with your rustic wedding! Don’t forget to stop by our website to get your free wedding planning checklist download! Happy planning!