25 of Our Favorite Rustic Outdoor Wedding Ideas
Pair delicate lace details with décor inspired by nature for a rustic-elegant event.
25 of Our Favorite Rustic Outdoor Wedding Ideas
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In the past few years, we've seen our fair share of rustic outdoor weddings, and there are few details that always stand out. Whether you're gathering your family and friends at a seaside location on a grassy bluff, a charming lake house, or a forest filled with redwoods, incorporating the beautiful natural surroundings into your wedding décor sets a laid-back ambience for your event – even a formal affair.
Earthy green and brown hues can be incorporated with your favorite wedding colors, or stand alone by themselves mixed with neutral shades of cream and ivory. Utlize natural tones in your paper materials accented with delicate lace, and present escort cards or seating charts on rustic materials such as old wooden frames or slabs from tree trunks. Adorn a raw-wood ceremony structure with elegant ivory blooms and verdure, and decorate linen-free wood reception tables with moss, birch bark, or twigs. An outdoor wedding venue really makes a rustic event incredible, but if you must have some sort of covering, hold your wedding reception in a barn with open sides or beneath a beautiful tent.
See 25 of our favorite rustic wedding details below, and let us know which are your favorites in the comments!
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Photo by Next Exit Photography
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Photo by Catherine Hall Studios
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Photo by Braedon Photography; Consulting by Melissa Torre for Mindy Weiss Party Consultants
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Photo by Chrisman Studios
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Photo by Vue Photography
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Photo by Laurie Bailey Photography; Consulting by Linda Howard Events
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Photo by Catherine Hall Studios
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Photo by Mi Belle Photographers
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Photo by Catherine Hall Studios
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Photo by Mi Belle Photographers
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Photo by Jose Villa Photography; Bridal gown by Monique Lhuillier
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Photo by Laurie Bailey Photography; Consulting by Linda Howard Events
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Photo by Carrie Rodman Photography
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Photo by Michael Segal Photography
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Photo by Jose Villa Photography
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Photo by Next Exit Photography
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Photo by Lucky Love Photography
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Photo by Jose Villa Photography
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Photo by Vue Photography
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Photo by Regina Hyman Photography
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Photo by Samuel Lippke Studios
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Photo by Lucky Love Photography
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Photo by Laurie Bailey Photography; Consulting by Linda Howard Events
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Photo by Jose Villa Photography
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Photo by Michael Segal Photography
For more rustic outdoor wedding ideas, browse some of our favorite rustic weddings or visit our Rustic Wedding Charm board on Pinterest.
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