Country wedding ideas
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Country weddings can be charming and elegant, quaint and sweet. Using the country as inspiration is a very popular wedding theme, perhaps because people enjoy the mix of sophistication and the warmth of country. When planning a country wedding, keep in mind the simple details of the country, then add a touch of class to create a wedding ambiance your guests will not forget.
Venues
Choosing a venue for the ceremony and reception are the first steps to creating the perfect country ambiance for your wedding. If the weather permits, consider setting your wedding outdoors. Nothing is more rustic than saying your vows and celebrating your marriage among the trees and flowers, and later under the stars. If you choose an outdoor venue, offer a covered area for your guests to take shelter from the elements if necessary. If you are unable to have an outdoor wedding, look for a lodge with a cabin-like feel, or a renovated barn. If you don't want quite as much of a country theme, look for a location that is in the country, but not so rustic. A small, quaint church could satisfy your desire for a country feel, as well as a traditional church wedding.
Flowers
Flowers are one of the best ways to give your wedding a country feel. Consider using sunflowers or daisies in your bouquets and centerpieces, as well as to decorate the ceremony and reception locations. In your bouquets, incorporate sprigs of mint or another type of green leafy plant to give them a rustic look. Or, use sprigs of blueberries or blackberries with sweat peas and narcissus. Leave the stems exposed and use a ribbon or fabric to hold the bouquet together.
Centerpieces
For centerpieces, place flowers in mason jars or another style of clear glass vase. Another option is to use baskets or bowls of assorted fruit. Peaches or an assortment of red, green and yellow apples will add a country look to your table. You can also use clear glass bowls of strawberries or assorted berries in combination with flowers. Surrounding your centerpiece with a few small votive candles will also add a romantic look after dark. If you don't want to use fruit or flowers, fill vases with country grass or birch branches to create an original, rustic look.
Cake
There are two ways you can make a country-themed cake for your wedding. The first is to have a cake with rustic accents, such as frosting with a basket weave texture or calico print. Another is to incorporate popular country desserts into your cake. One way to do this is to make a multi-tiered strawberry shortcake, with each tier made from multiple levels of shortcake, layers of whipped cream in between and strawberries on top. Or veto the cake all together and serve different kinds of pies, including all of the bride and groom's favorites.
Favors
As a favor for each guest, buy minibaskets and line them with parchment paper. You can find these at craft stores, such as Jo-Ann Fabrics, for about $1.30 each. Fill each basket with fresh berries and scones, then wrap the basket in cellophane to keep the contents fresh. Or, instead of food, add small bottles of bubble bath or lotion or bath salts so your guests will be able to pamper themselves later. Another idea is to give each guest a small jar of locally made jam, jelly, honey or apple butter. If you are savvy in the kitchen, make them yourselves and print your own special labels for your guests to remember your wedding.
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