With a little imagination, it’s easy to come up with ideas for cheap wedding decorations. In this article, we’ll discuss what you can do if you decide on a rustic theme for your big day. You may wish to host the function at a country cottage, a farm, or even in your own garden gazebo or pergola.

When choosing rustic as the theme, you also have to decide on a sub-theme. This refers to the actual concept on which the cheap wedding decorations will be based. You could opt for a barnyard sub-theme with appropriate decor like hay, huts, and stock.

To give a true rustic ambiance, colors are extremely important. Go with shades that are classy and sophisticated, yet subtle. Colors are a vital component of all weddings, no matter what the theme is. Rustic must exude a misty and earthy feel. This can be achieved by using hues of green and shades of bronze or brown. Avoid using in bright colors as they will ruin the subtlety.

Whether the function is indoors or outdoors, attention should also be paid to the colors of the drapes (if indoors) and the tablecloths. They should make a statement, but not a loud one. Decorate the area with some stacks of hay, horse shoes, and other barnyard paraphernalia. Decorate the tables with miniature ornaments of similar objects. They are cheap wedding decorations but they will really set the tone.

Try to get some old tables and chairs to add to the theme. There are many event hiring companies that carry stocks of all sorts of weird and wonderful items. Hiring chairs and tables for a day won’t cost a lot. However, do make sure that the chairs are strong so they won’t collapse under the weight of heavy guests. When doing the seating plans, have the bridal table away from the guests’ tables. A nice touch is to tie a name tag on the back of all the guests’ chairs.

If the event is taking place on a farm or smallholding, consider using carts to transport the guests from the ceremony to reception area. When picking a theme like this, be sure to warn your guests to dress suitably. They won’t be very impressed if they are dressed in their finery and land in a pool of mud.

You can make inexpensive centerpieces for the tables that look simple and charming. Use pieces of tree bark as candle-holders. Collect old vases and jars, clean them up and embellish them with flowers like dahlias, white tulips, or orchids. At the bridal table, etch yours and your spouse’s names on an old candle stand to add a touch of class.

You can also embellish the cake with cheap wedding decorations like small edible farm animals but take care it doesn’t look like a kid’s birthday cake. It should look rustic, elegant, delicious, and tempting. Light little candles on the cake and serve it on a clay tray. If you are getting married in the evening, create a dusky, rustic ambiance by tying transparent colored sheets around old lanterns.