Farm and barn weddings are a popular choice for couples who want a rustic and charming setting for their special day! This is a niche that has grown in popularity year round, and especially during the fall when the weather is cool and the leaves are changing colors.
Here are some ideas for matching wedding invitations to your fall barn wedding
Embrace the warm earthy colors of fall. Consider colors like deep red, burnt orange, golden yellow, and rustic brown.
Consider matching the style or theme if you plan to decorate with string lights, hay, pumpkins, gourds, mason jars with candles or fall flowers, etc.
Seasonal Themes Many barn weddings take advantage of the changing seasons. For example, couples may plan a fall wedding with pumpkins and autumnal colors or a summer wedding with wildflowers and a bright color palette.
What to look for when deciding on wedding stationery
As autumn approaches many brides and grooms having a fall wedding may be deciding on what kind of invitations to send out. Of many styles there are rustic, elegant, chic, minimalist and some designs with barn art. This particular hand drawn barn illustration invitation has pumpkins art for fall.
The rustic barn design is for all seasons and also comes with some coordinating stationery. There are different types of invitations out there to choose from and considerations, is it your style? Does it suit your needs?
Standard wedding invitations usually include ceremony information and sometimes “reception to follow”. It has also become standard to include a wedding website address in case you want guests to look for more information whether on the invitation or a stand alone card. All in one invitations are budget conscious and there are also less envelopes involved.
Some couples may opt for a small or private ceremony that few guests will be invited to attend with a reception that all are welcome to celebrate. In this scenario a wedding reception invitation can be sent to all guests while a separate enclosure card can be added for ceremony invites. Another alternative is to have one wedding invitation with ceremony and reception information, and a separate wedding reception invitation.
What else can be added after the invitation?
Once you decide on an invitation for your barn wedding, a consideration is what additional components you may want or need to send out.
Rsvp card: Is standard to send out with the invitation. You can make it easy for guests to respond by providing a self-addressed and stamped envelope. The rsvp can also be useful with meal option choices and gathering information for catering. You can also have fun with an rsvp, for example, with a song request for guests that they will dance for. For couples that prefer guests to rsvp online there are QR codes available.
Information Card:Include an information card with details about accommodations, directions, and any other important information that your guests may need. Since barn weddings have a natural gorgeous backdrop and are usually in rural areas there may be additional recreational activities to let your guests know about such as hiking trails.
Envelope Calligraphy:If your budget allows, consider hiring a calligrapher to address your envelopes with beautiful handwritten calligraphy.
Custom Stamps or Seals:Consider using custom rubber stamps or seals with barn or nature-themed designs to embellish your envelopes or invitation cards. Wax seal stickers are also convenient and easy to apply. These small details lend some rustic chic elegance to your invitation suite.
There are many ways to dress up your barn decor and your invitations to match. With all the different options it’s about your preferences and what works for your wedding day.