Reclaimed wood, string lights, burlap, succulents-you’d be hard-pressed to find a wedding without at least one of these elements this year.
Although it’s a trend that has been around for a while, brides everywhere are still embracing the rustic feel for their big day, finding new ways to bring the outdoors in with woodland touches and country chic accents, says Kelly Brown of Homespun Weddings & Events.
“Rustic weddings are pretty much what we do,” she says. “It goes hand in hand with the DIY trend and a lot of people are wanting to be different than the traditional church weddings and reception halls. It’s just a way of expressing your style.”
Even wedding florals are getting a rustic touch, says Gil Cartwright, co-owner of Flowers by Gil & Curt.
“When it comes to flowers, the wheatier the better,” he says. “Dried pods, any kind of daisy-looking flower, succulents … anything that has more of that look and is not traditional.”