Nique's Nook: Rustic Country Wedding Ideas

Beautiful might not be the first word that comes to mind when you think of a barn, right? Think again! Barn wedding receptions are becoming more and more popular, and with the right decorations, lighting, and location, you can create the perfect atmosphere for any wedding. Depending on your location, Summer and Fall seem to be the most popular seasons to have a barn wedding – Fall being particularly beautiful with the changing colors of the leaves. Check out the way this barn wedding reception turned out. Very country chic. I love it!!

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Some other decorations that coincide perfectly with a chic barn wedding:

Barrels – You can use them as table tops, or even table legs for a large table. This is very popular for the cake or dessert buffet.

Mason Jars – Simple yet stunning. You can use them as vases or candle holders for your reception tables. With the uncomplicated use of wire and twine, you can also make them into hanging lanterns. I love the way they look hanging from trees.

Fabric – Use lots of sheer and soft fabrics, such as organza or tulle, to create swags and draperies. This creates a soft and romantic feel for an otherwise lusterless barn.

Hanging lights or chandeliers – Lighting is very important to create ambience. String lights hanging from the rafters are an easy and elegant idea, and chandeliers can completely transform a space from drab to dreamy.

When you are planning a rustic wedding, you have a lot of options of how to incorporate your own personality - more elegant, more rustic, just plain fun? You can use your decorations as well as your invitations and wedding stationery to help set your mood the way you want!