Having a Great Wedding in a Barn

Having a Great Wedding in a Barn - Rustic barn weddings are very popular, especially in the fall. Such a special venue calls for just the right type of decorations.



They should be pretty enough for a wedding, yet casual enough to suit the location. It is not easy to decorate a barn for your dream wedding and reception, but with careful planning and creative thought it can be romantic and lovely or country and rustic.



There are barns in some areas that are actually built to accommodate weddings and receptions, dances and other social events.



In most cases a barn needs tender loving care, creative minds and careful planning to be transformed into your dream wedding location.



As most barns are not made for weddings it might require a clean-up before you can start to decorate. Clean walls, floors and window to remove dust and dirt. Be sure to check for loose nails, wood splinters anything else that could be a hazard to your wedding guests.



You will need to know what or where restrooms are available if any and provide them if necessary.



Great lighting can be one of the best ways to dress up a barn. The big open space can feel a bit dark if not properly lit.



Lanterns are one of the best styles of lighting for a barn. Fill them with tall pillar candles in either ivory or your wedding colors for a great effect.



If your wedding ceremony is to take place inside the barn, an aisle runner would be a nice touch. After all, when you walk down the aisle in your dream gown and special bridal jewelry, you don’t want to have to worry about your train snagging on rough wooden floorboards.



For an ultra-casual look, make a white canvas runner edged with burlap. You can make it unique by stenciling a design on it in your favorite colors.



Or use a simple white cloth runner and dress it up with seasonal flowers in baskets placed in intervals along the way.



Create little autumnal tableaux around the baskets using gourds, pumpkins, and candles in lanterns for a beautiful aisle decoration. A rustic barn wedding is one of the most fun to decorate.



The casual and unique nature of the setting allows the bride and groom a lot of freedom to use the colors and decorations which best suit their personal taste. As long as you keep the decor relaxed, it will be perfect.