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35+ Creative Rustic Wedding Ideas to Use Wine Barrels

A rustic wedding is a beautiful affair. It’s full of charm, and the details can be absolutely stunning. By including wine barrels in your wedding decor, you’ll be able to make it even more enchanting than ever before. Here are some creative ways that you can use wine barrels at your rustic wedding!

DIY Rustic Wedding Ideas- Wine Barrels and Burlap
DIY Rustic Wedding Ideas- Wine Barrels and Burlap

Wine Barrel Bar

If you’re looking for a way to serve your favorite wine, consider using a wine barrel. Wine barrels are easy to set up and can be used as both decorative pieces and serving stations. Serving the drinks in the barrel will help keep them cool and ensure that they stay fresh longer, which means guests will have time to savor their drink before heading out on the dance floor.

To create your own wine barrel bar, purchase a used wine or bourbon barrel from any winery or distillery. To ensure that none of the previous contents of the barrel remain inside (which would impart an unwanted taste), clean it thoroughly with soap and water before use. Cut off any old wire hoops from around its top so that there’s an open space for pouring drinks into glasses or mugs; if necessary, drill two additional holes about halfway down from each end so more wine can flow out at once when you remove these caps later on during service time!

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shabby chic wedding favor table with small jars of honey for guests to take home
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Spring Backyard Wedding Ideas
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Vineyard Wine Barrels Wedding Bar
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vintage wine barrels unique table which fits in with the rustic themed weddings

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rustic wedding table ideas-The wine casks and a rustic plank makes for an easy outdoor bar setup
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rustic wedding ideas-Southern Wedding Barn Reception Drinks
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Rustic DIY Dream Wedding Featuring Burlap & Lace In British Columbia
DIY Rustic Wedding Ideas- Wine Barrels and Burlap
DIY Rustic Wedding Ideas- Wine Barrels and Burlap

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Wine Barrels Projects
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Whiskey Barrel Wine
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rustic wine barrels and yammy cupcakes

Wine Barrel Cake Stand

The wine barrel cake stand is a beautiful way to serve your wedding cake. It can also be used for other desserts or snacks, and it can be decorated with flowers, greenery, or candles. You never know when you might need extra room for cards at your reception!

classic wedding cake on a wine barrel cake stand
classic wedding cake on a wine barrel cake stand
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rustic naked wedding cake on wine barrel
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rustic wedding ideas wine barrel in place of a cake table

Flower Arrangement Holder

One of the best ways to use wine barrels is as a flower arrangement holder. The rustic charm of this piece makes it a great addition to an outdoor wedding setting, where you can also use it for your guests to put their drinks on. Once you’re done with the barrel, you can reuse it at home or give it away as a gift!

Blue hydrangea and branches atop wine barrels are the perfect winery wedding flower arrangement
Blue hydrangea and branches atop wine barrels are the perfect winery wedding flower arrangement
baby's breath and wine barrels ceremony aisle decorations
baby’s breath and wine barrels ceremony aisle decorations
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Rustic Wedding Idea- wine barrels with opulent bouquets
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Rustic Winery Wedding Decor Ideas with Barrel Florals

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wine barrels wedding decor ideas
wine barrels wedding decor ideas

Guest Book Holder

If you’re looking for a unique guest book holder that will add a rustic feel to your wedding, consider turning wine barrels into a guest book holder. Wine barrels are not hard to find and they come in various sizes. You can use them as the base of your guest book holder or add other materials on top of it. You can also choose different types of wood if you prefer something other than wine barrel staves.

If you choose this idea and go with wooden staves as the base, know that they’ll likely need some sanding and smoothing before painting or staining them so that they look nice enough for guests to write their names on them (even if their names don’t appear in any guest books). If you think about using this idea but aren’t sure what type of finish would be best for your project, consider using polyurethane so that the wood remains smooth after being stained or painted (but note that polyurethane is not recommended for unfinished wood).

personalized wine barrel for wedding cards
personalized wine barrel for wedding cards

Head Table’s Centerpiece

To create the centerpiece for your head table, simply place a wine barrel on top of a wine bottle. Add flowers and greenery inside the barrel and make sure it is high enough to be seen from all angles. If you want something other than flowers, try adding personal items like pictures of you together or your family pet’s collar.

To finish it off, add a candle holder in between two wine glasses (one as the base and one as the lid). You can even add a small votive candle for extra illumination!

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Cocktail Tables Centerpiece

Create a wine barrel “crate” with a tablecloth draped over it as the centerpiece. Have guests sit opposite each other on both sides of the table, or if you have only one side, have someone stand behind it and serve food.

This is also a great way to use up any extra wine barrels you may have after your wedding!

Wine barrels as high top tables for wedding reception
Wine barrels as high top tables for wedding reception
Wine barrel cocktail tables
Wine barrel cocktail tables

Wishing Well Cover

The wishing well cover is a great rustic wedding decoration. You can display it outside or in your reception area as a centerpiece, but if you’re looking for an even more unique way to use this rustic decoration, we suggest placing it indoors and using it as a table centerpiece. Here’s how:

  • Cut out any shape you’d like from the top of the barrel (the part with the spout). Use chalk or spray paint to draw designs on top of the cutout piece (we recommend using a stencil) and then apply gold leafing overtop of those designs.
  • Create an arrangement of flowers around the edge of your table that mimics what would grow naturally around a real well! We love our simple wildflowers with some greenery for contrast because they’re so versatile—they’ll look great at any event!

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Card Holder for the Gift Table

You can find wine barrels at most craft stores, but they’re also popular enough that they’re sold at your local home improvement store as well. The most economical option is to buy a used one from an online auction site, though if you want to go the DIY route and use a new one instead, then you’ll need to make sure that you get it in time for your wedding (and so it can be sanded down and painted). If you are going with a new barrel, be aware that they are generally quite heavy! So if you decide to go this route definitely plan ahead so that delivery goes smoothly. You may also want to consider having some backup options just in case something goes wrong with delivery of your surprise gift table decoration!

Once the barrel has been brought home and unpacked from its packaging (if applicable), start by measuring out how wide/long each shelf will be—you’ll want these measurements handy later on when deciding how many shelves there should be total. Once this step is complete we recommend starting by sanding off all old varnish or paint; if there’s any rust present then now would also be a great time for scraping off those bits too!

Wedding Arch Frame

You can use a wine barrel to create a wedding arch frame. Add a large mirror to the frame, and then add flowers, lights, and other decorations to turn it into an elegant centerpiece for your reception. You can also add signs that say things like “Love” or “Welcome.”

Rustic ceremony arch ideas with wine barrel
Rustic ceremony arch ideas with wine barrel
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Rustic wedding arch chuppah
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rustic wine barrel wedding arch ideas
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Arbor for the Entrance of the Venue

The arbor is a frame or archway made of wood, which can be used as a focal point for the ceremony, and is usually constructed in the entrance to the venue.

It can be decorated with flowers, greenery and ribbons. It creates an elegant setting for the bride to walk through on her way to her groom. It can also serve as a backdrop for wedding party photos, or even be used as seating during cocktail hour while guests wait for their tables to be ready.

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whiskey barrel rustic wedding decor
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wine barrel wedding decor ideas for rustic weddings
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wheelbarrows used as ceremony decoration
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RUSTIC CHIC MEETS VINTAGE BARN WEDDING WITH A FRENCH TWIST
Rustic Wedding Idea- wine barrels with opulent bouquets
Rustic Wedding Idea- wine barrels with opulent bouquets

Chair Decor (for ceremony and reception)

  • You’re not limited to just using wine barrels for decor during the reception. They can be great for chair décor as well! Use a barrel with an open top to create a head table or use one with a closed top to make a guest book holder.
  • If you want your wedding guests to have something fun to look at while they wait in line, try making your own wishing well cover out of a wine barrel! This is also another great way to incorporate your theme into the decor of your big day.
baby's breath and wine barrels ceremony aisle decorations
baby’s breath and wine barrels ceremony aisle decorations
Blue hydrangea and branches atop wine barrels are the perfect winery wedding flower arrangement
Blue hydrangea and branches atop wine barrels are the perfect winery wedding flower arrangement
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Modern Rustic Fall Wine Barrel Wedding Ideas
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babys breath would be a perfect way to get that wow on our wine barrels

A rustic wedding is an enchanting affair, and it allows for so many stunning details to be included. By using wine barrels, your wedding will come together in a beautiful way.

A rustic wedding is the perfect celebration of love between two people who have found each other. The rustic style is all about expressing yourself and your creativity through decorating your venue, choosing the perfect wedding dress, or even making your own unique cake. This can be done by incorporating wine barrels into every aspect of your big day from centerpieces to photo booth props! Wine barrels come in many different shapes and sizes which means there are endless possibilities for how you can incorporate them into your wedding theme or colors scheme. Here are some ideas:

  • Place a variety of flowers inside the barrel as centerpieces on tables throughout the reception area
  • Use large wooden hoops as centerpieces at each table setting – fill with fresh greenery from outside (roses would be lovely!)
  • Fill smaller glass jars with candles & place around tables for ambient lighting during dinner service

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Conclusion

We hope you’ve found these ideas helpful for your upcoming wedding. You can add these details to any rustic wedding, or just use them as inspiration for something new and fun. The most important thing is that you enjoy yourself and have a beautiful day!

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