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26 Gorgeous Country Wedding Ideas That Will Completely Wow Your Guests

Nail the country-chic vibe with these inspirational ideas.

Anna Delores Photography

Wedding plans may be momentarily on hold for some couples, but sometimes a little extra time to plan isn't a bad thing. Wedding trends come and go, but there's one tried-and-true style that remains somewhat timeless—country. The word "country" can mean a lot of things to a lot of people, so how exactly will it translate to your wedding vision? To refine your search, we rounded up some of the best rustic wedding ideas from real couples that will inspire your own country-themed ceremony and reception. Your decision to go country can help inform everything from bridal shower ideas to your honeymoon locale!

An easy way to ensure your big day is infused with the country spirit is to host it in a barn wedding venue. But if a barn venue isn't feasible, don't despair. You don't need a family farm to create a charming wedding. Haystack seating, mason jar string lights, and other smaller details are sure to give you a country-strong vibe. And let the season influence the decor. Fall wedding cakes topped with fall flowers or apples are sure to make your guests swoon. No matter where or when you're hosting the affair, a country wedding is the place to showcase your love for all things rustic and vintage in your decorations and style.

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How Sweet It Is

Have you ever seen a more perfectly country wedding cake than this? Not only are we drooling over the dripped chocolate finish, but the floral garnishes (especially the sunflowers) only enhance the elegantly cozy confection's vibe. Let's not brush over the wood cake stand either, which complements the cake's coloring like nothing else.

Photo credit: Tracey Buyce Photography

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Add Pops of Color to the Barn

Yes, the perfect barn does exist! This one is at HammerSky Vineyards in California. A festive honeycomb garland in the wedding color palette is all this barn needs to be party-ready (okay, a party hat-wearing cow doesn't hurt!).

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Bon Voyage

Before you jet off on the journey of married life with your new spouse, allow your nearest and dearest to deposit any wedding-related notes into a vintage suitcase at the reception. Denote the area with a small "cards" sign, sourced from heart-shaped pieces of burlap.

Photo credit: Photography 34

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Don't Rain on My Parade

The most ingenious country flower vase substitute? Mini rain boots, which you can use as a guest book table decoration or decor enhancement. And you know what they say—rain on your wedding day means good luck. So no matter the weather, let this be a subtle nod to your future good fortune.

Photo credit: Jennifer Jane Photography

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Fun and Festive at the Farm

Keep the decorations simple! Straw bales draped with fabric or cloth napkins, loose flower arrangements with bright flowers, and festive honeycombs are all you need to get the party started.

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Message in a Bottle

Standard wedding guest books have earned a bit of a passé rep, with more to-be-weds steering toward creative alternatives. Enter the message in a bottle route, which can double as newlywed home decor even after the wedding day. Guests still have the opportunity to jot down their well wishes, but this format makes it all the more enjoyable.

Photo credit: Lloyd Photographers

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Ride of a Lifetime

For any wedding party participants too young to walk down the aisle, enlist the help of the ring bearer to pull them in a rustic wagon and ensure they still have a shining moment. A burlap "Here comes the bride" banner makes the setup all the more wedding-friendly.

Photo credit: Bumby Photography

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No Corning Around

Saying "I do" on your family's farm? Especially perfect for fall weddings, a corn maze with a decorative haystack entrance will delight guests of all ages. Whether it's the main entertainment during cocktail hour or you even plan to exchange vows in front of the cornfield itself, nothing can top this.

Photo credit: Anna Delores Photography

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Nature Made

Mason jar, wood slices, twine, and lace: This centerpiece has all the elements required for a rustic-chic country wedding. Plus, a combo of shorter decorations mean guests can still intermingle from across the table without any focal points obstructing their views.

Photo credit: Sarah Kahn Event Styling

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Popping Fresh

Bring a country fair atmosphere to your reception with an old-fashioned popcorn bar. Offer popcorn balls as well as fresh-popped with a variety of seasonings for guests to snack on before the reception. You can also send friends and family home with an extra bag—because no one can resist edible wedding favors.

Photo credit: Pen N' Paperflowers Studio & Design

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Bee Mine

Thank wedding guests for stopping by with an irresistible sweet treat—tiny pots of locally made honey. To ensure that the take-home gifts blend in with the country wedding allure, though, display them on pedestals of rustic crates.

Photo credit: Vitalic Photo

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Pastoral Perfection

Quilt covered hay bales, parasols, yellow streamers, and horses?! It couldn't be more perfect, especially with the natural dirt aisle and tree-covered vow exchange added to the mix.

Photo credit: Tec Petaja

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Circle Up

Half circles of hay bales surrounding a rustic altar draped with burlap and wood vines create an intimate outdoor ceremony spot—everyone has a prime view of the future newlyweds. This couple covered the hay bales with pieces of old lace and embroidered tablecloths from their grandmothers and aunts to create comfier seats for guests.

Photo credit: Epic Imagery

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Hats Off

Of course, the flower girl should throw petals from a cowboy hat while the ring bearer is wearing one. Cowboy boots are a must for both mini wedding party members, too, in addition to matching colorful accessories.

Photo credit: Kendall Price Photography

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Love Potion

Fun's on tap when you have an outdoor beer bar for guests to serve themselves, like at this ranch wedding where the groom's home-brewed beer was available for all to enjoy. Use chalkboard labels to give everyone a heads up as to which brew they're sipping, and have Mason jars on-hand instead of beer glasses.

Photo credit: The Melideos

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Under Your Spell

Marquee letters hung beneath string lights proclaim your L-O-V-E at this barn bash of a wedding that is both magical and simple. It's also an amazing photo backdrop for guests to post and tag with your wedding hashtag.

Photo credit: Bright Event Productions

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Happy Trails

Give your nearest and dearest a healthy snack break with a DIY trail mix bar stocked with nuts, popcorn, pretzels, chocolate candies, and more to fill cellophane bags. For the ultimate country touch, use sets of barrels as the station's base.

Photo credit: ee photography

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Candy Land

An assortment of vintage dressers and tables under a tree can serve as an enticing dessert buffet for every type of sweet tooth. Fill apothecary jars with candies, top cake stands with, well, cakes, and layer tiered trays with petit fours. Use one surface for punches and lemonade to keep guests hydrated for a night of dancing under the stars.

Photo credit: Kate Grewal

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Initial Impact

Elevate the gorgeous bales of hay at a farm wedding into an impressive decor statement with a floral monogram for the Mr. & Mrs.

Photo credit: Katelyn James

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Sow Sweet

Lay the groundwork for a festive favor display by using a wheelbarrow full of soil and seed packets, perfect for an intimate wedding at an apple orchard. Prop up a handmade sign on a rake head and rest a couple other farm implements alongside for an extra rustic vibe.

Photo Credit: Jason + Anna Photography

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Mix and Match

A country wedding at the family barn is the perfect place to break from formal wedding seating rules. Mix and match chair designs and colors for a homey feel; keep the style, like ladder back, or size consistent, for a purposefully eclectic vibe. Consider giving your dinnerware the same mismatched treatment, too.

Photo credit: A Bryan Photo

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Vintage Threads

Don't let Auntie Mae get caught unprepared for the waterworks she's sure to experience while watching you say your "I dos." Gather some plain and embroidered hankies—pre-event DIY party, anyone?—and set up a small basket for guests to grab for their impending "tears of joy," like in this arrangement seen on 100 Layer Cake.

Photo credit: Caught the Light

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Frame of Mind

Upcycled window frames create a an eye-catching focal point for the altar when hung from a rustic wooden structure. The simple seating setup also looks incredible with the standout streamers and aisle-running flowers.

Photo credit: This Modern Romance; Planner: Dapper Events by Lizzy Liz

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Bar None

Reclaimed wood is a country staple, and this rustic bar from Archive Rentals proves it can be elevated from trash heap to style star. A garland by Chloe + Mint adds a country chic touch. Aside from the dance floor, you can expect this to be the most popular reception spot.

Photo credit: Cheers Babe Photo

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Farm to Table

Who needs fancy floral centerpieces, when you can fill rustic wooden crates with luscious farm bounty? As for the dinner menu itself, bonus points for serving any farm-fresh cuisine.

Photo credit: Love Me Do Photography

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A Jarring Experience

There is no dreamier way to get married than by standing under a tree filled with hanging candlelit Mason jars, especially during twilight. This decor scheme makes a huge statement without spending too much of your wedding budget.

Photo credit: Steven Michael Photo

Ellen Sturm Niz Ellen Sturm Niz is a New York City-based editor and writer who writes about women's lifestyle, home design, DIY projects, food & entertaining, and parenting.

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