photo by Mark Spooner Photography

When it comes to wedding styles, modern weddings and rustic weddings have always been the leaders of the pack – so it came as no surprise to us when we started noticing couples combining both styles! Modern rustic weddings are a gorgeous way to express your stylish tastes in a warm and cozy environment. Read on to get inspired with our 7 favorite ways to decorate a modern rustic wedding!

1. Minimalist Barn Venue

It all starts with the venue! Set the tone for your modern rustic wedding with a gorgeous minimalist barn venue. While minimalist barns are often located on a farm and come with built-in rustic vibes, they also echo a lot of the same features that industrial warehouses offer: large epic spaces, versatility, and modern vibes that blend perfectly with a touch of rustic decor.

photos by Max and Sam Photography, venue: Dairyland; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Alyssa Luzaich Photography, venue: Red Barn Weddings; see more from this wedding here!

photos by Mark Spooner Photography, venue: Stonover Farm, florals: Crocus Hale; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Briana Morrison, venue: Honey Run Covered Bridge; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Daring Wanderer, venue: South Pond Farms; see more from this wedding here!

2. Sun-Drenched Neutral Tones

All of our favorite modern rustic weddings had a major feature in common: sun-drenched neutral tones! From warm ivories to bright whites, the modern rustic style is all about channeling chic vibes with an effortless color palette. This trend can shine in really any aspect of your wedding decor, from furniture to paper details to florals.

photo by The Family Films, venue: Owl Creek Farms; see more from this wedding here!

photo by The Family Films, venue: Owl Creek Farms; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Greg Petersen, event planning & florals: Ferndale Studio; see more from this wedding here!

photo by UNIQUE LAPIN Photography, florals: Peartree Flowers, venue: Handsome Hollow; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Briana Morrison, venue: Honey Run Covered Bridge; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Briana Morrison, venue: Honey Run Covered Bridge; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Marisa Albrecht, venue: Reading Art Works; see more from this wedding here!

3. Modern Metallics

One of our favorite ways to slip some contemporary vibes into a rustic wedding is with modern metallics! When it comes to metallics, a little goes a long way, so pepper in fun metallic details like geometric shapes, vases, and photo frames with the rest of your decor. While any metallic tone would work, we’ve noticed many modern rustic weddings incorporating copper and rose gold details due to their ability to match warm woods and contrast with bright whites.

photo by Greg Petersen, event planning & florals: Ferndale Studio; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Marisa Albrecht, venue: Reading Art Works; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Wolf N Fox Photography, event planning: Jennifer Bergman Weddings, florals: Virginia Rose Events; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Wolf N Fox Photography, event planning: Jennifer Bergman Weddings, florals: Virginia Rose Events; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Briana Morrison, venue: Honey Run Covered Bridge; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Briana Morrison, venue: Honey Run Covered Bridge; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Marisa Albrecht, venue: Reading Art Works; see more from this wedding here!

4. Plenty of Natural Greenery

If there were one modern rustic wedding decor idea to rule them all, it would be natural greenery. Whether it’s a hanging installation, garlands, or just tons of greenery in your bouquets, there’s nothing like natural greenery to pull together a modern rustic wedding vibe! You can never have too much greenery in your floral design.

photo by With Love & Embers, event design: Sparkle Motion Decor, florals: Rustic Bunch, venue: Reading Art Works; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Finch Photography, venue: Castleton Farms, florals: Samuel Franklin Floral Design; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Finch Photography, venue: Castleton Farms, florals: Samuel Franklin Floral Design; see more from this wedding here!

photo by UNIQUE LAPIN Photography, florals: Peartree Flowers, venue: Handsome Hollow; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Mark Spooner Photography, venue: Stonover Farm, florals: Crocus Hale; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Greg Petersen, event planning & florals: Ferndale Studio; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Mark Spooner Photography, venue: Stonover Farm, florals: Crocus Hale; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Wolf N Fox Photography, event planning: Jennifer Bergman Weddings, florals: Virginia Rose Events; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Jimmy Raper Photography, venue: Graciosa Byron Bay, florals: Poppy & Fern; see more from this wedding here!

photo by The Image Is Found, venue: Castleton Farms, florals: Samuel Franklin Florals; see more from this wedding here!

5. Contemporary-Meets-Vintage Decor

Traditional rustic wedding styling is quite unlike pure modern styling, so when planning a modern rustic wedding, embrace each style’s unique qualities! We love how the weddings featured below blended incredibly contemporary details with vintage elements to create warm and cozy wedding spaces.

photo by Mark Spooner Photography, venue: Stonover Farm, florals: Crocus Hale; see more from this wedding here!

photo by The Family Films, venue: Owl Creek Farms; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Wolf N Fox Photography, event planning: Jennifer Bergman Weddings, florals: Virginia Rose Events; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Wolf N Fox Photography, event planning: Jennifer Bergman Weddings, florals: Virginia Rose Events; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Alyssa Luzaich Photography, venue: Red Barn Weddings; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Alyssa Luzaich Photography, venue: Red Barn Weddings; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Matt Lien, venue: Mayowood Stone Barn; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Matt Lien, venue: Mayowood Stone Barn; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Briana Morrison, venue: Honey Run Covered Bridge; see more from this wedding here!

6. Rustic Wooden Accents

In our opinion, no rustic wedding is complete without wooden accents! We love how the weddings below blended vintage wooden elements with modern accents. To give your wedding’s rustic wooden accents a modern twist, try pairing them with modern hand-lettering, contemporary shapes, and, of course, tons of greenery.

photo by With Love & Embers, event design: Sparkle Motion Decor, florals: Rustic Bunch, venue: Reading Art Works; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Finch Photography, venue: Castleton Farms, florals: Samuel Franklin Floral Design; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Greg Petersen, event planning & florals: Ferndale Studio; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Greg Petersen, event planning & florals: Ferndale Studio; see more from this wedding here!

photo by The Family Films, venue: Owl Creek Farms; see more from this wedding here!

photo by The Family Films, venue: Owl Creek Farms; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Alyssa Luzaich Photography, venue: Red Barn Weddings; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Alyssa Luzaich Photography, venue: Red Barn Weddings; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Alyssa Luzaich Photography, venue: Red Barn Weddings; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Jimmy Raper Photography, venue: Graciosa Byron Bay, florals: Poppy & Fern; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Daring Wanderer, venue: South Pond Farms; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Daring Wanderer, venue: South Pond Farms; see more from this wedding here!

7. Modern Signage

Modern rustic weddings are all about blending modern details into a rustic space, and using modern signage is a great way to incorporate this trend! From the escort display to the menus, modern signage will refresh your wedding’s decor with a clean aesthetic.

photo by Wolf N Fox Photography, event planning: Jennifer Bergman Weddings, florals: Virginia Rose Events; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Wolf N Fox Photography, event planning: Jennifer Bergman Weddings, florals: Virginia Rose Events; see more from this wedding here!

photo by UNIQUE LAPIN Photography, florals: Peartree Flowers, venue: Handsome Hollow; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Marisa Albrecht, venue: Reading Art Works; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Alyssa Luzaich Photography, venue: Red Barn Weddings; see more from this wedding here!

Excited to start planning your modern rustic wedding, but starting to feel the pressure of wedding planning? Remember to take a deep breath and relax, and be sure to use these 6 stress-reducing wedding planning tips!