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hey y'all planning a wedding is such a
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special time full of dreams and
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excitement for the future it's easy to
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get caught up in the details and let the
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budget get away from you but I truly
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believe you can have a beautiful wedding
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without breaking the bank one of my
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favorite styles for creating that warm
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inviting atmosphere on a budget is
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rustic it's all about embracing natural
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beauty and finding creative ways to use
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Simple elements think cozy Barnes wild
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flowers in mason jars the soft glow of
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string lights it just has so much
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charm so if you're dreaming of a rustic
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wedding that's big on heart and easy on
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the budget you're in the right place I'm
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sharing some of my favorite ideas that
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will have your wedding feeling like it
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came straight out of a magazine without
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stressing you out or your wallet let's
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started when it comes to Rustic charm
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nothing beats The Great Outdoors
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bringing elements of nature into your
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wedding decor is not only budget
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friendly but it creates such a warm
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inviting atmosphere think about using
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wood slices as Chargers under your
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plates or incorporating branches and
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logs into your ceremony backdrop you can
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even use them to create unique signage
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for directing guests or displaying your
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seating chart Greenery is another
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wonderful way to add that Natural Touch
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garlands of eucalyptus or Ivy draped
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along tables or woven into your
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centerpieces add instant Elegance
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and don't forget wild flowers they make
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for stunning affordable bouquets and
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centerpieces especially when arranged in
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mismatched vases or vintage bottles you
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can often find them at local farmers
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markets or even forage for them yourself
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adventurous remember rustic is all about
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embracing imperfections so don't be
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afraid to let the natural beauty of
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these elements shine through let the
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wood grain show let the branches be a
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little crooked it's that realness that
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special y'all know I love a good mason
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jar they're so versatile and budget
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friendly and they fit perfectly with a
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rustic wedding theme you can use them in
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countless ways to add a touch of charm
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and personality to your big day one of
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my favorite ways to use mason jars is
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for centerpieces you can fill them with
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wild flowers candles or even layers of
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sand and seashells for a beachy rustic
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Vibe wrap some twine around them add a
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burlap bow or even just leave them plain
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for a simple elegant look mason jars
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also make adorable candle holders wrap
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them with lace or burlap add a tag with
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your guests names for seating
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assignments or hang them from tree
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branches with twine for a magical
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Ambiance don't forget about drinks mason
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jars make fun and practical glasses for
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serving lemonade iced tea or even
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signature cocktails add some striped
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paper straws and you've got yourself a
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party the possibilities are truly
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endless with mason jars so get creative
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it Chapter 3 The Magic of string lights
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there's something truly magical about
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the warm inviting glow of string lights
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they instantly transform any space
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creating a romantic and Whimsical
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atmosphere that's perfect for a rustic
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wedding imagine your reception bathed in
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the soft glow of fairy lights strung
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across the ceiling or your ceremony
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aisle lit by twinkling lights woven
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through tree branches it's pure magic
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string lights are surprisingly versatile
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and can be used in so many creative ways
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drape them over your dessert table or
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behind the head table to create a focal
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point or use them to highlight
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architectural details like exposed beams
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or a fireplace for an outdoor wedding
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hang them from tree branches drape them
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across fences or even create a canopy of
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lights over your dance floor the
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possibilities are endless and the best
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part string lights are incredibly
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affordable and easy to find you can find
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them at most hardware stores or online
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and they come in a variety of lengths
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and styles to fit any
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space chapter 4 burlap and lace a rustic
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match made in heaven when it comes to
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rustic wedding decor you can't go wrong
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with the classic combination of burlap
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and lace they're both inexpensive and
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easy to find and they add a touch of
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vintage charm to any wedding detail
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burlap is such a versatile material and
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it can be used in so many ways use it to
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create rustic table runners or wrap it
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around mason jars for a touch of texture
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you can even use it to make chair sashes
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or bows for your ceremony chairs lace
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adds A Touch of Elegance and romance to
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The Rustic aesthetic use lace ribbon to
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tie around napkins or favors or drape
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lace fabric over burlap table runners
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for a layered look you can even find
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lace doilies at antique stores that make
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beautiful and unique accents one of my
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favorite ways to use burlap and lace is
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for wedding signage create a welcome
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sign by stretching burlap over a wooden
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frame and stenciling your message on it
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with white paint then add A Touch of
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Elegance by attaching a lace doily or
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Ribbon chapter 5 capture the memories
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with a DIY photo booth wedding photos
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are something you'll cherish for a
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lifetime and a photo booth is a fun and
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interactive way for guests to capture
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memories of your special day
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but renting a professional photo booth
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can get pricey the good news is that
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creating your own DIY rustic photo booth
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is easier than you think and it can be a
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lot more personal and Charming find a
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corner of your Venue with a rustic
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backdrop like a Weathered Barn wall or a
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Grove of trees then get creative with
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props think vintage suitcases old hats
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chalkboard signs with fun sayings or
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even a floral Garland for guests to pose
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with you can find affordable props at
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thrift stores and antique shops or even
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your own backyard don't forget to
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encourage guests to share their photos
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on social media using a custom hashtag
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that way you can easily find and enjoy
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all the fun memories your guests
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captured a DIY photo booth is a fun and
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memorable way for guests to let loose
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and capture the joy of your wedding day
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and it's something you can put together
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fortune so there you have it y'all
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planning a rustic wedding on a budget is
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all about embracing creativity and
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finding Beauty in simple things remember
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it's your love story that's at the heart
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of it all don't be afraid to put your
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own personal spin on these ideas and
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make them your own whether you're going
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for a Charming country feel or a more
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elegant rustic vibe there are endless
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ways to create a wedding that reflects
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your style and your budget from wild
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flowers and Mason jars to the soft glow
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of string lights I hope these ideas
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inspire you to create a wedding day
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that's as beautiful and unique as your