Wedding décor trends have shifted significantly over the past 50 years. Trends have spanned from my parents’ simple wedding with floral arrangements in the church basement — to my own wedding’s candles and mirrors — to today’s totally uniquely thrifted DIY extravaganzas. The world of fresh wedding décor has changed significantly. Wine country style makes up a huge part of current wedding décor trends.

Architectural Digest  defines Wine Country Style as made up of “rustic bungalows, barns and outbuildings characterize a region known for the simplicity of good living.”  We agree. We’ve been thrilled to take a look at fresh wedding décor inspired by rustic elegance, French wine country  and good living – and bring the best to you!

Rustic Elegance

Rustic elegance defines most wine country wedding style. These Brides magazine photos with Big Sur Wedding Ideas from Allyson Magda Photography lean toward the elegant side of the equation.

Sometimes it’s the (really) little things that add up to make your event more memorable. Here the “cork-as-card-holder” idea gets an update with a dark wood stain.

Rustic elegance brings to mind wine country inspired props and décor – like wine bottles and barrels.

Using empty glass wine bottles as centerpieces looks warm and inviting – and yet the clear glass keeps it sparkling and just a little bit modern.

Using wine barrels, either as tables or props is a useful way to incorporate wine country wedding décor. Here, the wine barrels both anchor the entrance to the event and provide a useful surface for programs or refreshments.

 

French Style

There’s something about French style that’s effortlessly stylish, useful and enjoyable. That’s no short order!  The Wedding Chicks  show us a remarkable arrangement inspired by French wedding décor.  This wedding bouquet brings to mind a peaceful afternoon in a French meadow.

 

They also share the most French of displays – a gorgeous dessert display on rustic wooden tables. Real Simple shares how to build this shelf in your own home.

 

Here, Confessions of a Plate Addict  uses items from around her home to create a gorgeous DIY centerpiece – and shares the How-To behind it with us.

California Chic

Style Me Pretty’s  collection of California weddings highlight the best of California’s wine country style 

 

The structural elements of a barrel aging room create the perfect backdrop to your reception – and the gently aging wine brings the scents of the California wine experience to your guests. 

Even if you California style is more country, décor can remain glamorous. This wedding at Greengate Ranch Vineyard [LINK:  ]  shares the visuals of down home values with wine country elegance. 

Glowing and charming, this chic California wine country wedding has all the elements of wine country style. It beautifully works between utterly gorgeous and simply comfortable.

 

 Bring wine country décor to your big day – we can’t wait to see what you’ve done.