Country Style WeddingThere are plenty of inexpensive and simple wedding ideas to use when planning your country style wedding. Just keep in mind that a western theme wedding is a comfortable and relaxed celebration. FINDING A PLACE Most country style weddings are held outside. 
Look for a small country church or rustic inn to have your ceremony. Another country wedding idea is to check on renting a barn or try to find a ranch, farm, or a country garden where you can hold your ceremony. Even if you live in the middle of a large city, you can still have a country setting. There are banquet halls that you could decorate to resemble the inside of a barn or check to see if there is a country/western themed bar that will let you rent their space for your wedding. A city park can also be a great place for a country wedding. DECORATIONS It is easy to "westernize" indoor and outdoor spaces. Use picnic tables and cover them with gingham-checked tablecloths. 
For centerpieces, fill old mason jars or ceramic pitchers with wildflowers. Or you can use hurricane lamps with large pillar candles inside. If you did find an old barn, you could hang lanterns from the rafters for a romantic effect. Place plenty of bales of hay for people to sit on. You can use milk cans filled with flowers, grapevine wreaths, horseshoes and galvanized wash tubs to hold cold beverages. If you have or know someone who has a handmade quilt, hang it on a wall for an added country feel. If you are getting married in the fall (a beautiful time to get married in the country), use pumpkins, dried corn and fall leaves in your decorations.
For a winter country wedding theme, use pine boughs and pine cones to decorate your site. You can also place ice skates and winter muffs on walls for a special touch. If there is a large fireplace, place your eating tables around it for a cozy, intimate feel. BRIDE'S ATTIRE Country style wedding dresses are flowing and comfortable. The bride may choose a traditional white wedding dress or a more western-inspired attire, such as a calf-length, handkerchief-bottom dress. A lace top with a long skirt would also work. There are many places where you can purchase a western styled wedding dress. One such place is GROOM'S ATTIRE The groom can wear anything from a western tux, brocade or leather vest, banded collar shirts and neck-wear ranging from string ties to neck scarves. Of course, he should have on the traditional cowboy hat and boots. However, since a country style wedding is a relaxed celebration, both men and women may choose to wear jeans as their wedding attire - the bride could wear white jeans and the groom could wear black. WEDDING MENU IDEAS Food is an important part of a country style wedding. There should be plenty of familiar food served buffet or family style.
For an extremely casual county style wedding, you might consider a potluck meal. Instead of a wedding gift, ask your guests to bring one of their specialty dishes. On your reply cards ask the guest if they would like to contribute a dish. If so, request the name of the dish. With this information you can make a menu card with each dish listed and your guests will know if they are sampling Aunt Becky's fried chicken or Uncle Joe's barbecued ribs. Or you could have boxed meals for an old-fashioned outdoor-afternoon wedding. Choose items that hold up well; such as, fried chicken, sandwiches, fruit, cheese, and brownies. Package them in decorated boxes or brown bags. Be sure to include napkins and cutlery. Don't forget the punch! For more ideas on county style wedding menus click here. Country Wedding Songs Music is the heart of any event and this is especially so at a wedding. For some help in finding that perfect song to play as you walk down the aisle or for your first dance, click here. TRANSPORTATION This is where the bride and groom can really have some fun! The bride might choose to arrive in a horse drawn buggy or sleigh. The happy couple could leave on a decorated tractor or for a cowboy theme wedding, they could leave on horseback. You could even offer hayrides for your guests during the reception.
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