Planning a Rustic Outdoor Wedding

If you are a bride-to-be and is an outdoorsy type who loves to camp, hike, and enjoy the wonders of nature. If this is the case, you will probably be interested in planning a rustic outdoor wedding for your special day.

What is a Rustic Wedding Anyway?

When you think of a rustic décor, you should think of farmhouses, log cabins—basically anything outdoorsy. Here a few things to keep in mind for rustic décors: farmhouses, log cabins—basically anything outdoorsy, warm and homey.

Rustic Outdoor Wedding Decorations

Since rustic décor involves mainly items that are handmade, or that at least look handmade, you may want to consider a few of these helpful tips when planning a rustic outdoor wedding.

Purchase handmade wood tables complete with nicks, checks, grooves. To have that genuine rustic feel, you could have these tables with a very light polish or sanded and glossed thoroughly so that you won't have to put a tablecloth on top of them which could ruin the effect. The chairs should also match the tables.

If you want to save up for your wedding, have a handyman from your family construct the wooden tables and chairs, just be sure they are sturdy. You don't want chairs to fall apart while your guests are digging into their delicious meal. Don't let that be the memorable moment of your wedding.

The cold weather may be a hindrance but if you’re really sticking with the theme, have your guests warm themselves by a well maintained outdoor fire if the weather demands. You should do everything in your power to make their outdoor wedding experience as comfortable as possible.

Garden Wedding Favors

Your rustic wedding and reception will probably be held outdoors. Thus you may need some garden wedding favors that should blend perfectly with your rustic theme.

Some great rustic garden wedding favors are mini watering cans, mini lanterns, and mini rustic style chairs made of vines. Find these and more great ideas for planning your rustic outdoor wedding at MomentsofElegance.

Homecooked Meal

Choose a food menu that is consistent with your rustic wedding theme. Hire a caterer that specializes in home cooked meals.

As a bride-to-be, you have a great opportunity to display your love for the outdoors by planning a rustic outdoor wedding. Show everyone that Laura Ingalls and Almonzo Wilder from Little House on the Prairie aren't the only ones who can throw a great rustic themed wedding for their family and friends!