Barn weddings are popular because they are beautiful.You can go for a rustic or luxurious look with the open space and wood interiors.The quality and hue of the wood can be used to create a cozy, down- home setting.If you want to play up the farm theme, use wheel spokes and barrels.A big factor in creating the perfect atmosphere for your big day is your choice of lighting.
Step 1: You should visit the barn before choosing your colors and theme.
Pay close attention to the shade of the wood if you want to match the colors in the barn's interior.If the barn has dark wood, you may want to use crisp whites and hot yellows.If the barn has light silver ash wood, you can choose between bright greens and pinks for a more playful, cheery vibe.You can see how the venue looks after sunset if you visit in the late afternoon and again at night.To remember the shade and quality of the wood, take photos on your phone.It is possible to inform your decisions about color and theme by getting a sense of the barn.You can see the wedding in the natural light if you go at a time when you know your wedding will be.
Step 2: You should base your main color scheme on the season.
Let the season of your wedding gear your colors.When it comes to selecting the main base colors, feel free to break the rules because there's no set list of colors for each season.Spring has soft pink, mint green, lavender, and soft yellow.They work well with neutral, blonde, walnut, or silver ash wood.Summer colors are turquoise, baby blue, coral navy, and yellow.The dark, walnut, neutral, and cherry woods make these colors pop.Fall includes plum, deep purple, orange, champagne, cranberry, wine red, and burnt umber.A nice contrast to these colors is provided by neutral, walnut, and silver ash wood.Bright red, royal blue, emerald green, crisp white, gray are winter colors.These colors are great for a barn with dark wood.
Step 3: You can complement your base color with 2 or 3 accent colors.
Adding warm and cool tones to the decor can make it look better.You can use accent colors on linens, stationery, centerpieces, flower arrangements, and any other small knick-knacks.Don't choose more than 3 accent colors because they can look busy and disrupt the theme.The attire of your wedding party can be tied in with accent colors.The floral arrangements might match the groomsmens ties or the bridesmaids dresses.Warm golden yellow is a great accent color for light blue, rose, green, and plum.To white, champagne, green, and pink colors, there are pops of bright red.The color scheme adds a luxurious feel to the barns with cherry, dark, blonde, neutral, or walnut wood.
Step 4: Pair cool shades of blue with warm-toned and dark wood.
An elegant blue color scheme can highlight the warm tones of the barn.You can add pops of golden yellow and white to balance it out by using 2 or 3 different shades of blue, like cerulean, indigo, or royal blue.Dark wood with light blue can look more rustic than romantic.
Step 5: A bright yellow and gray color scheme is ideal for a festive look.
Gray accents balance out bright yellow in the barn.A barn made from neutral, ashy, or dark wood can look luxurious and modern.It's perfect for starting a new life with your love because of its resemblance to nature and its ability to evoke a sense of celebration and warmth.If you want a modern-industrial vibe, choose industrial grays.
Step 6: For a romantic look, combine a lot of rose-tones.
It's possible to up the charm-factor of your wedding with deep purple mixed with periwinkle purple, plum purple and bright pink accents.To complement the wood of the barn, be frugal with bright pops of color.Small pops of rose gold or mint green are a great way to add some color to a room.There is an air of elegance when you add splashes of rose gold.For light or ashy wood barns, choose darker colors and brighter colors.This is not a strict rule.Light rose-tones will look chic and delicate with blonde or silver ash wood as well, so experiment with different shades and see which ones you like best.
Step 7: Go bold with bright whites, emerald greens, and pops of red.
Adding a dash of class to your wedding is possible with Crisp, bold colors.There are lots of white linens and a lot of red in the floral arrangements at the table.If you are going for a holiday vibe, this is a great color scheme.For a traditional look, use less red and more white.
Step 8: A rustic look can be achieved by placing flowers and candles in mason jars.
Mason jars are a great way to decorate your tables.Large ones can be used to hold flowers and small ones for candles.Pick one of your accent colors and dress them up with rope, ribbon, or spray paint.Consider stringing together jars with twine or rope and hanging them from a wall.The barn is made of light ashy wood, but mason jars look great in any type of wood.
Step 9: Nature can be brought inside by drape tables and chairs with greenery.
Adding greenery to your venue is a great way to compliment its natural look.Use strings of ivy to decorate the tables or walls, or let them hang down from horizontal beams.You can find faux-garlands at any craft store.A florist can also sell you greenery if your budget allows.Light green ivy and dark green vines can be used for neutral or silver ash wood.
Step 10: Round cuts of wood can be used for food items.
The rustic feel of the barn is complemented by thin stumps of wood.You could display your wedding cake on a round cut of wood.You can burn your and your partners' initials onto the wood and place it near the entrance or guest book.Match the woodcuts to the barn's color, or choose a different color for a smart contrast.
Step 11: Placemats or seating cards can be used with white lace or paper doilies.
All the brawny wood in the barn can be balanced out by the delicacy of lace doilies.If you have paper doilies, use them as seating cards to let your guests know where to go.You can write down the courses on paper if you have a fixed dinner.
Step 12: Guests can ring small cowbells on the tables.
Incorporating a farm theme into your wedding can be done with cowbells.When your guests want to make toasts or urge you and your partner to kiss, you can ring them.You can buy cowbells online or at most craft stores.If you have long communal tables, place a cowbell every 5 to 10 chairs.One cowbell per table is enough for smaller tables.
Step 13: If the venue has wood tables, skip the tablecloths.
The wood of the tables should be allowed to shine through.Make sure that the different types of wood are the same.chestnut and walnuts are both red so they are a good match.There is a light silver ash barn and a blonde-colored wood table in it.Consider the following combinations of wood: White oak and walnut, Red oak, white ash, Mahogany, and cherry.
Step 14: Use wooden barrels, pallets, and crates to hold things.
Adding barrels and crates to the environment is a great way to increase the rustic, down- home charm of your wedding.On top of large barrels, place candles, floral arrangements, photos, or anything you can think of.Small crates are the best way to hold glasses, utensils, and flowers.The wood of the barn should be complemented by shades of wood.An oak barrel with red colors will look similar to a barn made of walnuts.You can buy wood crates and pallets at most hardware stores.If you live near a distillery or winery, you may be able to borrow an empty barrel or two.If you have 2 barrels, put a wood table over them to hold drinks or snacks.
Step 15: An antique step ladder can be used to hold signs.
Ladders are beautiful and give the idea of climbing towards a goal, like you and your partner tying the knot.If the venue has an old ladder lying around, you can use it to display signs, photos, seating cards, or floral arrangements.You can go to an antique shop if you want an old ladder.
Step 16: The barn's wood beams are covered with sheer linens.
White linens will make a cozy environment for your wedding.Leave them in long, flowing lines or spread the linen out to frame the tables and complement the barn's symmetry.If the barn has a large garage-style door or big sliding doors at the front, hang sheer linens like curtains to add a dreamy look to the entrance.You will probably need a ladder or two to drape them over the beams.Barns made from darker wood will look better with white linens, while barns made of sheer linens will add a sense of romance.
Step 17: A farm-themed photo setup can be made with hay bales.
Guests will be able to work within the photo area if you Stack a few bales of hay together.They can pose on a makeshift bench if they Stack 2 or 3 and toss a decorative blanket over the top of 1 or 2.You can buy hay at farm supply stores.You may need to drive out to a rural area if you live in a city center.
Step 18: Ice and refreshments are included in the antique metal trough.
Allow your guests to serve themselves by stocking an old metal trough with refreshments.Guests have easy access to the trough if placed near the hors d'oeuvres station.You should fill the trough with water to make sure there is no damage to the wood beneath.You can find a metal trough at an antique store or online.If you can only find a wood trough, you should fill it with flowers.A rich chestnut wooden trough pairs well with a dark walnut colored barn.
Step 19: To stay true to a western or farm theme, add a few fun items.
If you are going for a full-on farm theme, consider decorating the space with knick-knacks like cowboy boots, pitchers, animal figures, old Coca-Cola bottles, horseshoes, and wheel spokes.Too many true-to-theme items can look kitschy, so keep it simple with a maximum of 2 or 3 items.If you want to hold sparklers for your send-off, place an old-fashioned watering pitcher on the welcome table.Make sure the horseshoes are clean by placing them on top of the napkins.
Step 20: The wooden beams are wrapped with twinkle lights.
Barn weddings use string lights because they complement the wood and give a romantic vibe.You have a lot of options when it comes to hanging them since there are so many beams.If possible, drape string lights over the center wood beam and fan them towards the side of the barn.Wrap the string lights around the horizontal and vertical beams of the barn.There are yellow-colored twinkle lights that will look great with any type of wood.Soft-white twinkle lights work well with silver ash woods.
Step 21: Candlelight is the best way to increase the romance.
Barns and candles are like a horse and carriage.A lot of tea lights and long, dramatic candlesticks can make your wedding look elegant and romantic.Don't be frugal and place the candles in jars or crates.Place the candles in places where they won't start a fire.Consider putting large candles inside a lantern.If the candles are too dark, use them with lanterns or the barn's internal light fixture.
Step 22: For a touch of decadence, install an ornate chandelier.
If you can afford it, use a large chandelier to light the barn.The design of the chandelier will add charm to your design scheme.If you install a light fixture, you will need to put holes in an overhead beam or wrap a chain around a beam to protect it from damage.The chandelier can be combined with twinkle lights.
Step 23: The tables have handheld lanterns on them.
Place a candle inside each lantern and hang them from rafters.If you want to keep the lanterns uniform, buy the same style.They can be painted with a bronze or metallic varnish.You can place oil lamps inside the lanterns for a chic vintage look.
Step 24: Antique art-nouveau look with Tiffany lamps.
Tiffany lamps can be hung from the rafters overhead or placed on each table.They will add a nice pop of color to your decor and give your guests a soft light that is sure to flatter.They were invented in the late 1800s, so they will fit in with your theme.You can find Tiffany lamps or make a bulk order online.You will need a power strip or outlet if you plan to place them on each table.
Step 25: For an industrial look, use old-fashioned bulbs.
If the barn already has lighting in the way of hanging lanterns, pendant lights, or other fixtures, ask the property owner if you can use your own.Soft, yellow lights complement the decor and give the feeling of relaxation.The quality of the light can come off as too harsh and remind your guests of being at the office, so don't use bluish or stark-white bulbs.You can hang the bulbs over the tables or along the walls.