So, you’ve finally come up with the perfect theme for your wedding. You love the organic feel of the natural world and think that it complements your outdoor venue. Now, that you’ve gotten that decision out of the way, it’s time to plan all the small details that make your wedding day extra special.
How do you do that with limited time? You take advantage of the resources made available to you, and you enlist the help of family and friends. You’re able to get twice as much done in half the time that way!
Here are some tips that will help you pull off the perfect rustic wedding:
- Plan for the weather. Anytime you have an outdoor wedding, you’re carefully monitoring the forecast for signs of bad weather. Make sure that you have a Plan B. In the event that the weather takes a turn for the worst, you and your wedding guests won’t be soaked to the bone or shivering when the wind gets gusty. If you’re getting married on a large piece of property, see if there is a barn you can have your reception in. If the weather looks bad, ask everyone to take their seats and finish out the ceremony indoors where it’s safe.
- Shed the traditional wedding garb. Brides can wear a beautiful sundress instead of a gown. Grooms can wear slacks and a nice button-up shirt rather than a tux. Rustic doesn’t mean stylish but it does mean subdued. Brides don’t have to wear a full face of make-up or spend hours at the hairstylist to be wedding ready. A messy bun or waves is perfectly acceptable and beautiful.
- Choose wedding colors that you find in the natural world. Depending on the season you can use faint bronze and tea rose as well as oranges, purples, and browns to decorate with. Select invitations and party favors that fit your theme and wedding colors. You’ll find a beauty selection of rustic-themed gifts at SG Wedding Favors in different price ranges to meet your needs and budget.
- Keep in mind the etiquette of a farm/barn wedding. According to the Huffington Post, there is a good chance that a longer wedding ceremony and reception may require guests to secure lodging even if they only live a few hours away. You also won’t be able to celebrate late into the night the way you would at other venues. You’re likely going to need to quiet things down before 9 PM to be considerate of the neighbors who live near the farm you’re getting married at.
When planning your wedding, there are a number of considerations to make. Now that you’ve chosen a rustic theme, you’ll have an easier time sorting out many of the details of your ceremony and reception. From choosing décor to selecting invitations and wedding favors, you’ll have an idea of what you want and how it’s all coming together. Your theme will serve as the guide that influences the decisions that you make.
