Rustic-Chic Rehearsal Dinner Ideas & Inspiration
Are you thinking of a rustic themed rehearsal dinner? Let’s explore some ideas and inspiration for a rustic wedding rehearsal dinner to kick of the wedding weekend! When it comes to rehearsal dinners a theme can really make your pre-wedding event even better. For the latest trending wedding rehearsal dinner theme, we’re planning a rustic wedding rehearsal dinner just for you! So, if you’re feeling a rustic, camping (should I say glamping?!), outdoorsy, natural, organic, or otherwise nature-inspired party the night before your wedding, you’re in the right spot as we share our favorite decor pieces and ways to pull off a rustic-chic rehearsal dinner celebration!
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Rustic Doesn’t Mean Messy
From signs to tablecloths to invitations, there are endless ideas for rustic rehearsal dinner decor. Whether your rehearsal dinner venue is indoors or outdoors, you’ll be able to create a rustic-style rehearsal dinner experience for you and your guests to enjoy together with the right decor to give everyone that laid-back, more casual vibe.
Sometimes people confuse “rustic” with being disheveled, dirty, or even messy, that’s not at all what we’re envisioning for your rehearsal dinner or welcome party with a rustic theme. Instead, think of a rustic theme with elegant or refined aesthetics. We’re talking rustic-chic - with the emphasis on the chic - when it comes to decor, invitations, and more!
Also, we should be clear: the rustic theme for your rehearsal dinner and welcome doesn’t have to be in your face and plastered all over your event. Whether it’s a welcome sign in a wooden frame or a linen tablecloth running down a farm table, there are subtle ways to add a nod or a touch of rustic to your event without going overboard.
Plus, most couples opt to have their wedding rehearsal dinner and welcome party at a restaurant or a venue that is already set up with decor (It helps to save money on your rehearsal dinner!), but you do want to spruce it up, add that rustic chic vibe here and there to signify that this event is special and different from just a regular dinner without going over the top.
Make It Different Than The Wedding
A wedding rehearsal dinner is truly a party for your friends and family to enjoy together before the big day. There is always a lot of emotion before the wedding and sometimes it’s nice to create a relaxed and more casual environment before the wedding. (This will help you, the couple relax and take the pressure off of the next day!) Keep in mind, the rehearsal dinner and welcome party is often the time that many guests are arriving at your wedding destination, and connecting with family and friends that they haven’t seen in a while, so it’s nice to allow everyone a chance to gather and catch up in an a low-key setting. Save the big event for the next day!
Choosing a rustic style and theme is a great way to keep this rehearsal dinner event beautiful but also more casual and not as fancy as the wedding to follow the next day. Many times, the couple (or whoever is planning the rehearsal dinner) wants to go the opposite of the wedding day for the rehearsal dinner theme and decor so as to not overshadow, or take away from the wedding itself. Doing a completely opposite theme is a great way to do that.
For more on this, be sure to check out our tips on how to make your rehearsal dinner different from the wedding day.
What Foods Should We Serve At A Rustic Wedding Rehearsal Dinner?
Working together with your caterer, choose rehearsal dinner foods that match your rustic theme and casual style. We love the idea of sandwiches or small bites on a buffet table with high-top tables, so that your guests can eat, but also mingle and catch up at the same time. (In this case, be sure to have at least a few tables with seats so that guests who need a rest can sit down and enjoy their meal.)
If you are serving a buffet for dinner, or showcasing a dessert table, be sure to choose rustic decor like signs and flowers to accompany the serving area. Organic-style tablecloths, natural wood elements, and lush greenery can add to your dinner’s rustic style.
Our rehearsal dinner bar or menu sign printables would be perfect in a wooden or natural frame!
What Types of Decor Are Best for a Rustic Theme?
When it comes to rustic rehearsal dinner or wedding welcome decor, think about natural elements like woods, terracotta, pottery, and greenery - lots of greenery, especially if your event is inside. Greenery is an easy way to bring the outside in! However, if you’re doing your rehearsal dinner outside, you can let the outdoors be your guide and your main source of inspiration.
Depending on your venue, we love rustic wine barrels used for decor-style or cocktail tables throughout your venue, both indoors and outdoors. If you are doing a sit-down dinner, rustic X-back chairs are a great look. Pairing those with long wooden farm tables would be perfect!
Don’t be afraid of lightweight fabrics as decor, too! Organza or even gauze can be a great addition to tablescapes as tablecloths, table runners, or bunched table decor to accent food displays to help get your rehearsal dinner that laid-back, rustic vibe.
Shop Rustic-Themed Rehearsal Dinner Must-Haves
For your rustic rehearsal dinner, you might want to purchase or acquire some special decor beyond what your event venue will provide. (Speaking of acquiring decor, we love our recently featured couple who planned a rehearsal dinner in Maine and was able to borrow their rehearsal dinner decor from a friend!) Whether it’s a welcome sign or a seating chart, these small, and sometimes large, touches of decor can truly make an impact on the style of your rehearsal dinner and help to set the scene for the night.
From invitations to decor and even games for your rehearsal dinner guests to enjoy during the wedding rehearsal dinner, we have great ideas for a rustic rehearsal dinner available to help inspire you from Etsy!
Here are our favorite ways to add that rustic chic vibe to the night before the big day!
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Who’s ready for that rustic rehearsal dinner now?! These rustic decorations, table decor, invitations and more are perfect for your wedding rehearsal dinner. Gear up your guests for a beautiful evening that’s a rustic style and feel.
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