6 Must-Have Budget-Friendly Rustic Chic Wedding Rentals

Weddings in a barn have never been more popular. A 2017survey showed 15 percent of all couples chose this theme for their wedding. This is a substantial increase from a mere 2 percent in 2009. Holding a wedding reception in a barn - or a wedding venue built to look like one - is seemingly all the rage.

In 2015, the average cost of a wedding in North Carolina, minus the honeymoon and engagement ring, was just shy of $28,000. While a rustic chic wedding may have once been a great theme for couples on a budget, any time something is trending, prices tend to rise.

Fortunately, couples who don't want to spend this much on their nuptials can still recreate a rustic chic wedding with the help of a party rental store. Here are six fabulous ideas for creating the rustic chic wedding of your dreams.

Framed tents are the perfect solution for creating a rustic chic outdoor wedding. A framed tent eliminates the need for center poles and provides a wide-open interior space.

You can enhance your framed tent with sidewalls. Sidewalls enclose the tent rather than having the perimeter completely open. Choose sidewalls with cathedral windows to allow natural light and add architectural interest to the space. Don't forget fans or heat lamps to keep your guests comfortable.

No rustic chic wedding would be complete without classic farm tables. A farm table is a simple, rectangular-shaped wooden table. This is ideal for evoking a sense of family, with everyone gathered at the table to break bread together.

Farm tables are also ideal for family-style dining, with community platters and bowls of food rather than plated dishes. You can rent serving dishes if you plan to prepare the food. Family-style dining allows guests to serve themselves, which can reduce your catering budget.

Instead of full tablecloths, choose table runners instead. The natural beauty of the farm table will still be on display while the center table runner will anchor your table decorations and provide an area to set food. Add coordinating cloth napkins to complete the look. Depending on the type of chairs you rent to go with your farm tables, you may also want to rent chair covers.

No wedding is complete without music. A rented dance floor will encourage your guests to get out there, kick up their heels, and do the boot-scooting boogie. Don't forget to rent a stage for the musicians or deejay. If a live band or disc jockey is outside of your entertainment budget, you can rent a karaoke machine. Your guests can provide the entertainment as well as the laughs.

You don't want your guests dancing in the dark, do you? Edison lighting is the perfect choice for a rustic chic wedding theme. These stringed, vintage-looking light bulbs will provide a soft, amber glow to your tent interior.

Your iconic farm tables will look awesome dressed in traditional and simple white stoneware dishes. Choose equally humble yet sturdy flatware and no-frills glassware for a true rustic chic vibe.

Complete your tent transformation by adding authentic touches reminiscent of barns and rural farm life. Rent barrels, old farming tools, metal washtubs, vintage tin signs, wheelbarrows, and other accessories to tie your reception space together.

If a rustic chic wedding is your dream, contact us today to schedule a free wedding consultation. We will help you plan the wedding you want, with the budget you can afford.