Rustic Elegant Wedding

Rustic and elegant – this is a beautiful combination! Blush pink, as shown in this spectacular wedding photo shoot, is the ideal shade against a wooden floor of wide beams that have just the right amount of shine.

The bride’s stunning gown is the elegance we’re looking for, and timeless effects such as crystal stemware and calligraphy adorned place cards are magical. For inspiration for your nuptials, read the details we suggest below!

Details for a Rustic Elegant Wedding

Rustic weddings are made of natural textures, mason jars, wood elements, and florals with greenery. Little details like hand-tied bouquets, handmade wedding invitations, and mismatched decorations also accurately describe elements that make up such rustic affairs. Couples drawn to rustic themes typically want to offer their guests a cozy and relaxed experience with all the splendour of nature.

Organic elements like real wood in warm, inviting colour palettes and textured accents like rugs and grain are also characteristic of rustic design. Lace, vintage furnishings, wildflowers, barrels, green foliage, and repurposed wood are other elements that contribute to the rustic aesthetic.

What to Look for in Venue for a Rustic Elegant Wedding

Love stories are etched against the beauty of stunning wedding venues where friends and family gather to witness the couple embark on one of life’s greatest journeys. Selecting a rustic theme means that it's important for you to say "I Do" at a location that highlights nature's best aspects.

The homely feeling is at the heart of rustic themes, hence the reason farmhouse locations, ranch settings, and barnyards serve as some of the ideal settings for rustic nuptials. Accents like wooden beams, stone wall arches, and enormous windows contribute elegant touches to the rustic and elegant aesthetic. An open-air chapel is a perfect space to host such a ceremony.

Colour Palettes for a Rustic Elegant Wedding

Wedding colours that meld seamlessly with the natural environment are perfect for rustic-themed occasions. Certain elements contribute to the rustic aesthetic, and that includes the warmth brought about from real wood. Texture, handmade, and simplicity are other features that spring a rustic theme to life.

The elegant bit comes from the blush, white, and green colour palette, as seen at the Anthomaniac workshop shoot. The hints of gold, clear glasses and the endless sprawl of green foliage give us the wedding colours for a rustic elegant affair. Add pops of colour for a brighter outlook through the plum and berry-coloured blooms.

Wedding Dresses & Accessories for a Rustic Elegant Wedding

We can sum up the bride's look with blush elegance. The classic ballgown style and colour give the look a modern appeal while still staying true to the rustic simplicity. In general, rustic wedding dresses feature an overflow of naturalness and simplicity. They somehow resemble vintage wedding gowns and most don't feature sparkling details, rushes, or crinoline.

Floor-length outfits in beige, dusty blue, lavender, peach, pastel white, dusty rose, champagne, or sage green work for the rustic elegant wedding. Lace, organza, and chiffon exude the required elegance with details like open backs, long sleeves, and embroidered embellishments. Floral crowns, wooden earrings, and twine bracelets team up well with rustic ensembles.

Groom Style for a Rustic Elegant Wedding

Adding a few details to the groom's ensemble instantly takes it to the rustic realms. For instance, donning a Bolo necktie, cowboy hat, and boots are some of the ways a groom can capture the rustic aesthetic. There are also grooms who prefer to combine the comfort of jeans with a tweed vest, chambray shirt, and suit jacket.

A patterned bow tie, suspenders, and a hat add a cool touch to this look. Depending on the season, a waistcoat, patterned shirt, and tweed pants will do the trick. Theme-specific boutonnieres take the look to an entirely new chic level. As for the footwear, anything from leather sneakers to cognac-coloured shoes works for a groom's rustic ensemble.

Food for a Rustic Elegant Wedding

Rustic wedding food and beverages are more about the presentation rather than the actual meals on the wedding reception menu. Your spread should feature wicker baskets, mason jars, crates, and log stumps. If you are working with a sprawling wedding venue with plenty of acres, consider setting up various food stations much like what you'll see at a countryside food fair.

Barrels functioning as drink stations and wheelbarrows filled to the brim with ice and selections of cold brews are equally rustic-esque. A waffle bar, old popcorn stand, cookie bar, or vintage drink bar area are some of the stands you could have at the venue.

Table Setting Style for a Rustic Elegant Wedding

If you are having a more intimate affair, an outdoor dining experience is an ideal way to treat your guests to a rustic feast. Chalkboard menus or table numbers, crystal clear drinking glasses, and gold-toned cutlery suit the rustic elegant aesthetic. As seen in the Anthomanic wedding table setting, the golden candle holders and vases further exude rustic elegance.

Meats and cheeses served on wooden blocks are yet other lovely flairs for a sit-down rustic affair. Pine tree accents on the tables and floor as well as lantern lamps further capture the rustic charm. Metallic buckets filled with assortments of produce and herbs are uniquely different yet befitting centrepieces for the occasion.

Wedding Photo Shoot Ideas for a Rustic Elegant Wedding

The wedding venue selection process is quite important because more than often, it doubles up as the reception space as well as the photoshoot location. Once again, drawing inspiration from the Anthomanic shoot, the wooden arch decked with an outgrowth of rustic-approved blooms and a lace cloth creates a lovely backdrop.

Other rustic wedding photoshoot locations include barnyard stairs, barn doors, fence posts, the back of a truck along an old dirt road, a swing, and a water well. Dress up these locations for the shoot with rustic props like bales of hay,  rustic wedding flowers in metallic buckets, green foliage, and wooden crates.

Reception Decor for a Rustic Elegant Wedding

Perhaps the most fun part of a rustic event is bringing together different nature-inspired elements that cohesively create a cozy haven for your nuptials. The decor should exude antique victorian flavour fused with some modern elegance. Bare wood tables topped with assortments and grasses and foliage are perfect for a rustic reception.

Rough linen napkins and assortments of other table decorations in muted tones are perfect for the look. Wooden carts stocked with pre-portion baked treats or wedding favours that guests can easily grab are perfect for such an occasion. Open-air catering tantalises the senses and also gives guests something to feast their eyes on throughout the occasion.

Favours & Gifts for a Rustic Elegant Wedding

It's a thoughtful gesture to give your guests thank-you tokens that are as charming and elegant as your rustic occasion. Keeping true to the simple and nostalgic nature of the theme, send your guests off with gifts along the lines of homemade, handmade, or DIY kits. Jars of homemade jam, honey, and maple syrup are perfect edible wedding favours for an event hosted in a country setting.

Soaps wrapped in burlap and lace or wooden tealight holders are also great choices. Custom mason jars, engraved wine corks, seed packets, and burlap baggies filled with sweet homemade treats are equally good options.

Rustic Elegance: Beauty from the Anthomanic Workshop

Someday I want to attend a flower workshop just to bask in all the beauty. Until then I have to be satisfied by admiring them from afar. Rachel May recently attended and photographed a floral workshop put together by Amanda of Anthomanic. Get your pinning finger ready because today’s workshop shoot from Rachel is overflowing with gorgeous!

The soft and romantic palette is perfect for a wedding of any season – the blush pinks are just too pretty! The juxtaposition of rustic and elegant elements creates a really beautiful and visually interesting wedding-day look. Add some tulle table runners, decorative chargers, touches of gold, graceful calligraphy, and lovely crystal stemware and the whole effect are heavenly.

Credits: Photography: Rachel May // Floral Designs: Anthomaic, Dear Sweetheart Events, Zahara’s Events & Design, Dogwood Events and Occasions by M & K // Tabletop Décor & Styling: Amore Events by Cody // Wedding Dress: Formal Envy // Rentals: Paisley & Jade and MS Events // Hair & Makeup: GoGo Gorgeous // Cake: Fat Girl Cakes // Calligraphy: If So INKlined Calligraphy // Venue: Stevenson Ridge in Virginia.