Outdoor weddings provide you with a blank canvas to make beautiful wedding decorations that are inspired by the natural elements. Here’s a selection of DIY decorations to help transform your wedding venue into a work of art.
Tree Trunk Seating or Centerpieces
Tree trunks are a readily available and versatile decor item that’s perfect for a rustic outdoor wedding. Use them any number of ways. Large trunks can lining the aisle of the ceremony and then offer additional seating at the reception. Use smaller trunks cut down to the appropriate size to act as centerpieces for reception tables, with votives and other small decor touches on top. You can basically sit any decoration in the middle of them for the perfect rustic touch.
Hay Bale Seating
If you’re hosting a wedding on a farm or other rustic location, hay bales can offer inexpensive seating to fit the theme. Some love the idea of hay bales for seating during the actual wedding. Others utilize hay bales for a resting area along the dance floor at the reception. Simply set up bales of hay in rows and put quilts or blankets over them for a pretty look and a comfortable feel. You don’t have to cover them, but it’s much more comfortable for guests to have some soft cushion.
Wine Bottle Candle Holders
Planning a wedding at a vineyard" Take used wine bottles and turn them into a masterpiece with a little work. There are a few ways to do this. If you want to create wine bottle candle holders, ...