If you’re opting for a rustic wedding, it’s all about fresh details and natural textures. When it comes to rustic décor, there’s one versatile staple you don’t want to overlook: the all-purpose wooden crate. From flower-filled crates lining the ceremony aisle to artfully stacked escort card displays and DIY cakestands, there are so many unique ways to think outside of the box (or crate, if you will).
To help you discover new ways to use rustic wooden crates, we’ve rounded up 17 of our favorite creative—and functional—ideas to inspire your planning.
Rustic Escort Card Table With Lavender
Marie Labbancz PhotographyFrom: Wine Country Themed Wedding in the Woods at Pomme in Radnor, Pennsylvania
Ceremony Décor With Fresh Flowers
Ashley SawtelleFrom: A Modern Mountain Wedding at Ten Peaks in Crested Butte, Colorado
Vintage Ceremony Setup With Programs and a Petal Toss
Katie Lindgren PhotographyFrom: A Vintage-Inspired Barn Wedding on a Family Farm in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Stacked Photo and Décor Display
Lina Ryann PhotographyFrom: A Rustic Garden Wedding at the Grove in Sanger, California
Antique Aisle Decorations With Flowers
Angela King PhotographyFrom: A Rustic, Country Wedding at Cedar Bend Events in Cedar Creek, Texas
Centerpiece With Dahlias, Garden Roses and Succulents
Kira Friedman and Caleb Young/Harper Point PhotographyFrom: A French Country Wedding in Laporte, CO
Romantic Decor With Jewel-Toned Blooms and Candles
emilie inc. photographyFrom: A Vintage Wedding in Wells, ME
Antique Drink Station
From: A Backyard Wedding in Lincoln, NE
Lush White and Green Centerpiece
Carina Romano PhotographyFrom: A Country City Wedding in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Dessert Station
Jonathan David StudiosFrom: A Rustic Barn Wedding With Bohemian Flair at a Private Residence in Huasna, California
Anniversary Wine Message Table
onelove photographyFrom: A Romantic, Natural Wedding at the Loft on Pine in Long Beach, California
Rustic Moss Escort Card Display
Stephen Govel PhotographyFrom: A Chic Garden Wedding at the Inn at Fernbrook Farms in Chesterfield, New Jersey
Naked Cake Stand
Amara PhotoFrom: A Refined, Rustic Wedding at Sinkland Farms in Christiansburg, Virginia
Bright Mix-and-Match Tabletop Colors
Amalie Orrange PhotographyFrom: An Americana-Inspired Wedding at Isola Farms in Groveland, Florida
Repurposed Vintage Crates With Roses and Hydrangea
Aperture PhotographyFrom: A Rustic Chic Wedding at White Star Farm in London, Ohio
Dessert Display With Multiple Cakes
Amanda Donaho PhotographyFrom: A Walhill Farm Wedding in Batesville, Indiana
Clothing Pin Escort Table With Chalkboard Signs
Katelyn James PhotographyFrom: A Rustic, Boho-Chic Wedding at the Barn & Gazebo in Salem, Ohio
