Southern weddings usually drip with beauty, class, and tradition.
Aside from choosing the perfect venue and country wedding song — probably a tune from this list — there’s a whole bunch of little details you can incorporate to make the ceremony as rustic as possible.
Seating, food, and decor are all essential to enhance the special day, and of course, to impress the guests. (Sometimes, just reciting emotional vows like these can do the trick.)
A great plus to Southern weddings is that the warm weather and open space allows for the ceremony to take place outdoors. In fact, more and more couples are opting to get married in outdoor venues: in 2010, The Knot reported that 43 percent of couples had outdoor nuptials.
The list below features some exciting ideas you might want to consider for the big day, especially if it’s held outside — just wait till you get to the top four!
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12. Cowboy Boots
At a country wedding, there's nothing wrong with sporting these boots.
11. Haystacks
Wouldn't it be cute to have a few of these as decorations or as extra seating? They also give guests a nice place to pose for photos.
10. Wine Barrels
These add a great touch if scattered around the party as little tables.
9. Wooden Utensils
Take it a step further and present your guests with wooden spoons, forks, and knives.
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8. Wooden Signs
Wooden wedding signs are another great detail that will surely impress family and friends — especially if it has the couple's name on it.
7. Tree Stumps
Natural bark is an adorable and creative place to rest your cake and other desserts.
6. Wooden Furniture
Wooden chairs and tables will certainly give the ceremony a very rustic feel.
5. Bourbon
Make sure to treat your guests to this famous Southern whiskey.
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4. Pie, Pie, and More Pie
There's nothing like a delicious pecan pie.
3. Flowers Galore
Nothing will brighten up the party more than a beautiful arrangement of flowers. And, place some in a basket for a more endearing effect.
2. Mason Jars
Mason jars are an absolute must. They can be used for several things like a drinking cup and a vase for flowers.
1. Southern Cuisine
And finally, with all the dancing and booze, your guests will be delighted to dig into some grits, mac and cheese, and even some BBQ.
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