Gorgeous Inspiration for Your Rustic Wedding from Real Weddings Across The Globe

By Amelia Scatigno /Melbourne Venue Expert

Fri 24th Feb 2023 Wedding Venues

image of couple looking at wedding reception marquee in rustic forest setting in NSW
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So, what’s a rustic wedding theme all about? For starters: ROMANCE. Picture big trees and big sky, cosy lounges lit only by candlelight, clear-walled marquees that frame the beautiful surrounding forests or bush, glowing golden light, lots of textural elements, and flowers that look homegrown but impeccably placed.

Rustic weddings are so much more than just a cool barn venue, though finding a unique space is always the first step (we can help with that here). Think about the atmosphere you want your wedding guests to remember. There’s probably an element of the outdoors working its way into your reception space. Maybe your ceremony can be held outside overlooking a dramatic landscape. Cocktail hour might include farm-fresh fare matched with light, bubbly specialty cocktails that draw on local, seasonal ingredients. Maybe a small bluegrass band is playing background tunes.

Sure, your reception might be held in a former woolshed or equestrian centre, but you can reinvent the space using creative drapery, artwork, floral installations, and more. There are thousands of inspiration images for rustic weddings, whether you’re planning an intimate rustic wedding in the Kent countryside at a venue like Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, or you’re planning a more extravagant winery wedding along the NSW South Coast at a venue like Terrara House.

This rustic wedding inspo guide pulls inspiration and ideas from wedding planners, photographers, florists, and event designers across the globe. We update the images regularly and love seeing how couples use these images to create their own mood boards and hone in on their own wedding theme or overarching style for the day.

Here are some quick links to rustic wedding venues we love:

We’ll continue to add to this rustic wedding inspo guide, so feel free to check back whenever you’re in the mood for fresh, new ideas and imagery. Still searching for the right venue? Contact us and let us take that task off your plate.

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