50 Rustic Wedding Decorations
If you have a soft spot for a natural look with earthy undertones, then a rustic wedding just may be your style. The best part about this wedding theme is its surprising versatility — from the countryside charm of farmhouses and bucolic delights of a barn to the chic feel of a vineyard and wilds of the woods, rustic can embody different vibes while still maintaining its overarching rural allure. These décor ideas will help you nail the look.
By: Hillary Hoffower
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You can never go wrong with the classic rustic element that is an old wine barrel — they’re a perfect accent piece in any spot of the wedding. Top them off with a bounty of bright blooms and succulents for a dash of color.
Photo Credit: Gavin Farrington
Bar
A worn hutch makes for a beautiful bar, mirroring the ruggedness of the hills behind. An arch of eucalyptus and basket of baguettes round out the Italian countryside vibes.
Photo Credit: Megan Welker
Aisle Markers
Mercury jars sprouting fresh ferns and flowers in shades of marsala add a rustic glam touch.
Photo Credit: Clean Plate Pictures
Cocktail Tables
Oversized wine spools for cocktail hour are an easy way to carry out your wedding’s theme. Even better — they don’t require the cost of tablecloths. Leave them bare to emphasize the style, topping them with a lantern for a simple centerpiece.
Photo Credit: Andie Freeman Photography
Cocktail Table Centerpiece
Skip the vases and bring out the wooden planters for natural vibes — they make vivid blooms and succulents pop even more than they already do.
Photo Credit: Heather Scharf Photography
Chandelier
“Floating” candles adorn an oversized wreath of brambles and twigs, juxtaposing magical elegance with nature.
Photo Credit: Sarah Kate
Ceremony Setting
Makeshift pews out of wooden planks and tree stumps mimic the towering tree that serves as an altar, bringing this earthy ceremony setting full circle.
Photo Credit: Marina Koslow
Ceremony Seating
Alternating ceremony seats of wooden pews and cross-backed wooden chairs pairs a rustic look with industrial vibes.
Photo Credit: Sposto Photography
Ceremony Backdrop
Tarnished mismatching doors and gilded lanterns meet organic details of wild branches and abundant burgundy blooms, embodying a romantic rustic ideal.
Photo Credit: Art De Vie
Ceremony Arch
A powerful arch of vivid wildflowers mirrors the wilderness of the outdoors, making a statement against a beautifully barren backdrop.
Photo Credit: Melissa Oholendt / Florist: Munster Rose
Ceremony Aisle
A distressed, rusted milk churn topped with bountiful blooms brings bucolic vibes to the ceremony aisle.
Photo Credit: Genesa Richards Photography
Centerpiece
Baby’s breath has a gentle country charm. Place them in mason jars wrapped in ribbon and burlap for full effect.
Photo Credit: Next to Me Studios
Ceiling Décor
Suspended grapevine balls enwrapped in fairy lights bring a magical effect to high ceilings.
Photo Credit: Brinton Studios
Candles
Miniature candles on tiers of birch stumps add a soft, romantic glow to any corner.
Photo Credit: Marcos Sanchez Photography
Cake Table
This cake display is barrels of fun. Buckets and spools intermix with cake pedestals to round out the barnyard feel.
Photo Credit: Andie Freeman Photography
Blanket Station
Hay bales, logs, and patchwork quilts — what more could guests want in a rustic fall wedding? If the air is crisp, keep blankets out for them to stay comfortable, and accent the “snuggle station” with a distressed wooden initial and iron birdcage for a unique touch.
Photo Credit: Ryan & Rach
Beer Tap
This beer tap is rife with natural elements, from various grains of lumber to abundant greenery. Deer antlers complete the simplistically stunning look.
Photo Credit: c.m.elle studios
Beer Bottles
Personalize your wedding sign — in lieu of a wood, beer bottles with painted letters lend a bit of old-fashioned charm.
Photo Credit: The Kama Photography
Overhang
Earthy mason jars held by twine hang from a suspended platform in a unique overhang that casts a soft, amber glow over reception tables.
Photo Credit: Andie Freeman Photography
Newlywed Chairs
Brass initials are a sweet addition to his and hers chairs.
Photo Credit: Wee Three Sparrows Photography
Name Setings
A raw and earthy branch is the ideal outdoorsy element to show off your new name.
Photo Credit: Charli Photography
Menu
A windswept window offers a glimpse of the night’s delectables.
Photo Credit: Andie Freeman Photography
Lounge Area
Hay bale couches, wine barrel table ends, plaid accents, and antler and ladder décor make this industrial barn lounge area a rustic dream.
Photo Credit: John Barwood Photography
Interiors
From shutters and rafters to diverse chairs and minimal tables, bare wooden elements mix and match for a farmhouse feel.
Photo Credit: Andie Freeman Photography
Head Table
This reception style is the definition of rustic chic. Wood interiors and a stone hearth play home to an enchanting chandelier, gauzy white curtains, and an elegantly exposed head table showcasing a stunning swath of foliage.
Photo Credit: Lane Dittoe
Guest Book
A shabby desk hosts a rustic guest book display complete with vase of sunflowers and stones, wood stump, and lantern. Our favorite part — the couple captured kissing on a hay bale in the frame.
Photo Credit: Lisa Price Photography
Favors Station
Turn your favors into décor piece that will make your guests pause on their way out. From a battered jade desk to the gift of nuts, this station is head-to-toe rustic.
Photo Credit: Andie Freeman Photography
Escort Cards
Bring the garden inside. Sprigs of wildflowers for escort cards add a fresh and lush touch. Place them in a planter box for full effect.
Photo Credit: James Moes
Entrance
White curtains frame romantic views when pulled back against a barn doorway, especially when illuminated by the light inside.
Photo Credit: Britt Rene Photo
Drink Station
As if your guests will need another reason to drink, this warm and sunny set-up will entice all to take a jar off its honey-hued shelves and have a good time.
Photo Credit: Lisa Price Photography
Door Trim
A garland of foliage and orange blossoms adds a natural touch to the doorway of the ceremony venue.
Photo Credit: Artemis Photography
Dessert Display
An old-fashioned wooden bar card lends a sophisticated rustic air to this display of sweets and botany.
Photo Credit: Michelle Chiu
Staircase Accents
Old crates overspilling with heaps of lavish flora and fauna liven up any set up steps.
Photo Credit: Robin O’Neill Photography
Sign Post
Directional signs adorned with cascading greenery pair with a vintage bike for a rustic look that borders on whimsy.
Photo Credit: Jonathon Ong
Seating Chart
Weathered birch branches are fashioned into an abstract shape for a creative seating chart that looks like it’s part of the garden it’s standing in.
Photo Credit: Hetler Photography
Runner
A runner of brambles, moss, and florals have a natural, wild look that strikingly juxtaposes with an elegant ice blue place setting.
Photo Credit: Art De Vie
Reception Venue
An old spun wheel turned chandelier, twinkle lights, and beige linens with accents of greenery turn on the refined rural charm in this barnyard reception.
Photo Credit: Katelyn James Photography
Reception Tables
This Tuscan-inspired table is all rustic elegance. A centerpiece on ash wood of peach blossoms, navy tapered candles, and scattered fruits set against pale brick walls and a distressed door call to mind a pastel harvest.
Photo Credit: Emma Pilkington
Reception Chairs
Give your reception chairs a bit of flair by tying a burlap bow around the back, topped with a sunflower for a pop of color.
Photo Credit: The Cole Portfolio Photography
Programs
Rolled up parchment programs tied with twine and a delicate sprig of buds emit a thoroughly organic feel.
Photo Credit: Mirrorbox Photography
Program Sign
Or, nix the traditional programs and make a serious décor statement with a large sign of the ceremony proceedings. A piece of wood framed in antique gold tacked against a thick trunk brings elegance and rural together.
Photo Credit: Jen Rodriguez
Popcorn Bar
Let your wedding theme guide your snack stations. Popped kernels of corn are an ideal complement to a rustic wedding, especially when served in wooden stand with a linen canopy.
Photo Credit: Noi Tran Photography
Place Settings
Wooden slabs substitute plates to bring a bit of Mother Nature to the table.
Photo Credit: Jenna McElroy
Place Cards
Cowboy boot card holders add a dash of Southwest country charm.
Photo Credit: Andie Freeman Photography
Photo Wall
Wooden pallets play backdrop to the history of this couple’s life and love.
Photo Credit: This Modern Love Photography
Tree Stumps
Who needs chairs when you have tree stumps? Place them at the reception table for a unique touch to your backyard affair.
Photo Credit: Artemis Photography
Tabletop
Minimalism knows how to work a rustic tabletop look. Forgo a tablecloth and opt only for a runner, simple plates, and eye-catching, yet subtle, florals in shades of pink and burgundy to let wooden tables really steal the moment.
Photo Credit: Ken Kienow
Table Number
Raw wood makes a natural — and affordable — backdrop for a table number. A tablescape in lush greenery, deep jewel tones, and mercury accents complements the richness of the lumber.
Photo Credit: Studio 623 Photography
Table Décor
An antique letterbox, mercury vase, and books wrapped in twine, all accented with leafs of green, merge vintage and rustic.
Photo Credit: Clean Plate Pictures
Sweetheart Table
The battered surface of this sweetheart table does all the talking — no extravagant table setting necessary. In a gorgeous fashion of botany, a mountain of foliage graces the front.
Photo Credit: Casey Rose Photography
