Cocktail Reception

The rustic wedding theme has been popular for the past few years in the UK and USA. The term “rustic” can describe various types of wedding styles—from country, garden, barn, farm or even vintage-styled. It’s probably the theme of choice for brides who prefer a more do-it-yourself (DIY) approach or of course for brides who love informal simplicity. But how can we take this theme and adapt it here in Trinidad & Tobago? We may not have cowboy boots, barns, hay stacks and cowbells readily at hand, but local brides can certainly say “howdy” to this laid-back theme by incorporating other elements.

Here’s how: Clever use of accessories—Create the rustic mood by using décor elements and accessories in your reception area that fit this theme, such as vintage books, mason jars, vintage suitcases, mismatched china, chalkboards, baskets, tin buckets, twigs, fruit, branches, lanterns, grapevine wreaths, chicken wire, arbors, bunting and bird houses. You can even hang chandeliers and lanterns from the trees if you’re having an outdoor wedding.