The Charming Natural Vibe: 8 Essential Tips for Hosting a Trending Rustic Wedding

2016.12.24 published

What is a Rustic Wedding? ♡

Future brides, have you ever heard the term [Rustic Wedding]? Rustic directly translates to “countryside-style” or “simple.” A rustic wedding is a simple, natural-themed wedding that takes place in an unpretentious manner.＊

In Western countries, rustic weddings are mostly held outdoors in nature, and gradually, more brides in Japan are incorporating these wonderful ideas into their weddings. ♡ This time, we will introduce how to plan a rustic wedding and key points to consider, mainly through photos of brides who have held weddings with the rustic wedding concept. ♩

Key Point 1: Wedding Dress for a Rustic Wedding ♡

For brides who choose to have a rustic wedding, popular wedding dresses are made from soft materials like cotton and lace. ♡ In particular, natural designs with sleeves are often chosen.＊

The silhouette of the wedding dress tends to favor empire lines, straight lines, or modest A-lines over princess lines. The unpretentious, slightly casual atmosphere is lovely. ♩

Key Point 2: Groom's Attire for a Rustic Wedding ♡

The groom's outfit should align with the natural design of the wedding dress, featuring fashionable designs. * Rather than shiny tuxedos, casual jackets, vests, and patterned bow ties are often preferred. ♡

Key Point 3: Wedding Bouquet for a Rustic Wedding ♡

The wedding bouquet should reflect the charm of nature with a natural design. ♡ A clutch bouquet featuring a large king protea and thistle, designed to look like it was just picked from a field, is a popular choice. ♩

Round-shaped wreath bouquets are also perfect for rustic weddings. * Popular choices include fluffy baby’s breath wreath bouquets or wreath bouquets made from chic, muted colors of dried flowers. ♩

Key Point 4: Welcome Space for a Rustic Wedding ♡

The welcome space, where wedding concepts can be easily expressed, is a key point for adding a rustic feel. ♡ Decorate with natural materials like wood and greenery in a stylish manner. * A tipi tent modeled after an American Indian dwelling makes a big impact. ♡

Driftwood, linen (hemp cloth), and tree stumps are also essential items for a rustic welcome space. * Let’s design with the image of stylish overseas garden weddings in mind! ♡

Welcome boards with simple, stylish designs that have an international flair are popular. * Don't forget to decorate them with greenery and flowers! ♡

Key Point 5: Main Table for a Rustic Wedding ♡

The main table where the bride and groom sit should also be adorned with plenty of greenery and flowers. ♡ Whether using chic muted colors of dried flowers or an abundance of colorful greens, the taste can vary even within a rustic wedding.

Antique items can also play a role in the decoration of the head table, adding a vintage feel reminiscent of a mansion from a movie. ♩

A classic wedding item to decorate the head table, alphabet objects can be designed in such a natural style, too. ♡ It seems they were DIY-ed with burlap!＊

Key Point 6: Wedding Cake for a Rustic Wedding ♡

The wedding cake, often the centerpiece of the reception (！？), is also popular in natural, stylish designs for rustic weddings. * This cake placed on a tree stump features a naked cake with drippy sauce. ♩

Many brides opt for simple cake designs, decorating with stumps, greens, and cake toppers to create a rustic look. ♡

Key Point 7: Guest Table for a Rustic Wedding ♡

The guest tables should also feature a refreshing arrangement filled with greenery. * A guest table decorated solely with natural materials is stylish! ♩ The tree stumps essential for rustic weddings make a great appearance here as well!

With such a naturally styled guest table, you can feel like you are at a wedding abroad! ♡ The fact that it doesn't scream “wedding” is what makes it chic.＊

Paper items like place cards and menus should also follow the rustic design concept. ♡ Here is a menu book coordinated with jute and paper ribbon. *

This is a place card tied with dried flowers and labeled with a craft paper name tag. * It’s really cute, isn’t it? ♡

Key Point 8: Favors, Sweets, and Petit Gifts for a Rustic Wedding ♡

For favors, choose items with a natural touch. * Organic snacks or towels seem to be well received. ♩ For petit gifts, casually wrapped cookies are a good option. *

For a classic petit gift, Martinelli’s apple juice can be perfectly styled with burlap. ♡

Here’s a favor bag that a bride who held a rustic wedding prepared. ♡ It's so stylish that you'd want to use it in your daily life! Guests must be lucky to receive such a bag. ♡

We’ve introduced how to have a rustic wedding and some key points to consider. *

Did we convey the charm of a natural and unpretentious rustic wedding? ♡ If you’re a bride who loves a natural touch, please go ahead and have a wedding full of rustic charm! ♡