Western Wedding Accessory

One of the hottest wedding trends is the western wedding trend. Couples are selecting locations like ranch wedding venues and barn wedding venues to host their big day and with those venues comes a fun western feel. Worried your wedding will not have an elegant feeling if you picked a more rustic wedding location, don’t worry about that at all. We found 10 great ideas for when hosting a western wedding that will keep your wedding classy and elegant all the while adding a western feel. Check out some celebrity rustic weddings such as Jenna Bush Hager and Miranda Lambert who hosted their weddings at ranches.

Add a few hay bales for the ultimate in western wedding decor. Making a space into a wedding venue just got easier since all you need is to add some hay bales and you have the perfect seating option for your guests. Here are a few examples of how you can make your hay bales look both rustic and yet elegant enough for a wedding. You also might want to see our post on 10 Ways To Use Hay Bales At A Wedding.

Head over to our sister site, The Rustic Wedding Guide for the ultimate list of ranch wedding venues, barn wedding locations and of course the best rustic wedding vendors out there.

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Forgo the high heels and settle on a pair of cowboy boots. Wearing these country boots can make your wedding instantly look western and you don’t have to worry about sinking into the grass the way you would with high heels on!

A pickup truck can be great for a getaway car, a photo prop or as a location to gather gifts. See more great ways to use a pickup truck at your wedding.

This may not always be the easiest thing to add to a wedding but if you can get a photo with a horse you will forever see your wedding as the perfect western wedding day! Here are a few ways brides have worked in horses to their wedding day.

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Add a few horseshoes to your wedding day decor not only for good luck but because they are a classic western symbol. From invitations to table decor we think the ways you can use these little beauties is endless.

A big trend in the invitation world the past few years has been the handkerchief invitation. We are in love with how country chic these invitations are and we think they work perfectly for a western look. See all the handkerchief invitations styles.

Adding a small touch of denim is a perfect way to add a western style look to your wedding. Think about having jean jackets for your bridesmaids or adding a denim shirt over your wedding gown for some select pictures.

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Whiskey barrels are one of the hottest trends out there in the wedding world right now. I think between how rustic these barrels are and then how multifunctional they can be they make for the perfect wedding decor item. See more whiskey barrel wedding ideas.When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site.

Molly Allen is a previous bakery owner with expertise in wedding orders, as well as a former event planner. She is now a freelance writer focused on lifestyle, travel, and food and beverage.

If you’re a couple that loves spending time outdoors, taking country drives, listening to country music, or even grew up in the West, there’s a good chance a Western wedding is a perfect fit for you. Western weddings tend to be a bit more rustic, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be jam-packed with gorgeous details just like any other wedding theme.

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Whether you’re saying I do at a ranch, in a beautiful barn, or in the backyard, a Western wedding can be entirely charming. And whether you go all out or simply include a few nods to the theme, you can choose to include Western details in any capacity to fit your personality.

If you’re looking for Western wedding ideas that are anything but tacky, look no further. Read on for 27 of our favorite ideas.

Kick things off by letting your guests know the theme right away. Theme your invitations with clever illustrations and look to old-time Western-style fonts to deliver the important details.

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Give your guests a proper welcome! Especially if you're hosting a destination wedding, welcome bags are such a nice touch. Design the bag to match your theme and fill it with western-inspired goodies for everyone to enjoy.

You can certainly choose a more rustic-style bouquet with wildflowers to boot. To take it one step further? A leather wrap to hold your blooms in place makes for such a charming touch.

Mimic the feeling of driving up to the entrance of a ranch with a friendly sign. We love the way this tall wooden sign is dressed up with additional greenery and blooms to fit the theme.

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Not interested in a barn or a ranch for your venue? Throw a rodeo instead! Check out local rodeo grounds as potential ceremony locations. The Pendleton Round-Up is one of the biggest rodeos in the world, with over 100 years running.

Hosting your ceremony outside? Look for simple, natural altar ideas. We love the organic look of this wooden altar, framing the gorgeous mountain views behind it. Of course, dress it up with dried greenery and flowers, and complete the look with a cowhide rug.

It wouldn't be a Western wedding without a bit of country music. Bring in a live band that specializes in either old-time Western music or modern country music. Either way, you'll have a blast kicking up your boots!

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Gather everyone around a watering hole and make a statement while you're at it! An old Chevy truck can be turned into a bar with a few kegs and the right equipment. Dress it up even further with beautiful blooms.

Want to really flaunt your love for country? Carry it around with you! Commission custom champagne glasses with adorable cow illustrations to use on your wedding day and to keep as special mementos for years to come.

If you're hosting a bar, don't be afraid to get creative. One real couple chose to dress up their wedding bar to look like an old saloon. Feature old whiskey bottles and plenty of wood detailing for a beautiful set-up.

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Encourage your guests to enjoy a casual celebration and cozy up. Use your reception space to create a lounge area, complete with a warm fire, hay bales, and plenty of warm blankets.

One of the simplest ways to make your Western wedding feel that much more rustic is to bring wood into the mix. Incorporate clever details such as raw wood escort cards for guests to find their seats. We love the idea of stacking them as if you're reserving wood for a fire.

A Western wedding definitely doesn't have to mean a drab, brown color palette. Keep things lively by playing with color and texture throughout. This set-up features leather chargers and frayed yellow napkins for a stunning reception table.

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Dress up your dinner table with Western flair. We love the idea of incorporating old-time lanterns to transport your guests back to the Wild West.

It's all in the details, right? If you're looking to incorporate simple nods to a Western theme, leather is a great addition. Tie a simple leather string around the napkins on your reception table for a charming look.

Many whiskey bottles can be repurposed and used for other things. One real couple utilized Bulleit Rye Whiskey bottles to serve as their water vessels on a beautiful reception table.

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Incorporate wood into your tablescape to immediately make it feel a bit more rustic. This set-up incorporated thinly sliced wood chargers for each place setting, as well as centerpiece holders complete with kerosene lanterns.

If there's one textile company that just screams Western, it's Pendleton. Pendleton Woolen Mills opened in Oregon in the early 1900s and has remained a symbol of exploring the West. Incorporate Pendleton blankets to spruce up your reception tables, or hand them out to guests to keep warm during an outdoor ceremony.

An easy way to transform a table to match a Western theme? Opt to utilize bandanas as napkins instead of plain linen. It will immediately add a pop of color and aWeestern pattern to your set-up.

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Channel the desert with your reception table by utilizing unique textiles as a table runner. From there, consider incorporating a prickly pear cactus pad (no thorns, of course!) to make a statement at each setting.

Terracotta is prevalent in the Southwest, and it's a