A Country Theme Wedding To Escape The Drum Beat Of City Life

A country theme wedding allows people to express their interests and perceptions in a relaxed setting. What “country” means exactly, is as diverse as the people who have opinions. For most people, however, at the very least, “the country” means a simpler life that appreciates nature, natural beauty and a quiet tranquility not found often in big cities or even towns.

It is true that country means different things to different people. To some, country is a way to escape the drum beat of city life and shed the grit and dirt of urbanity. To others the country is where quaint locals sell local wares to unsuspecting tourists and everyone is friendly and accommodating. Still to others, “country” means lazy summer days around a swimming hole, fishing and an catching lightening bugs. To a select few, country is a way of life and all other forms of living seem foreign.

This is true of geography as well. What New York City residents consider the country is very different than what people from Memphis consider the country and that is very different than what people in the American West consider country. Depending on where you live or were raised, country can mean different things almost to a person.

New Yorkers, for instance, might consider the Adirondacks to be “country,” while southerners or westerners might consider the Adirondacks to be crowded. Westerners might consider rodeo and open ranges indispensable to the country, while in southerners, country might evoke cotton fields and catfish fries. Country is what people consider it and that makes a country theme wedding fun and challenging.

If your idea of country is winding dirt roads, isolated farms and pasture land rife with dairy cows, then you might want to consider miniature metal watering pails as a decoration or favor container. Tin sunflowers in yellow enhance any decoration, favor or centerpiece. Miniature metal country milking pails with can be filled with candies or flowers to suit your style.

If a Western theme is more your idea of country, then the romantic vintage western traditional guest book will set the stage for your guests. A “Sweet Western Embrace” Cake Topper will set the theme for your wedding cake and reception. The romantic vintage western collection merges suede with gold and silver horseshoes that speak of country and good luck.

Flowers might be the way you associate with country and in doing so, you might want to incorporate butterfly dreams flower girl baskets or glass flower holders to appoint your reception tables. Adding fresh flowers and ferns is one way to evoke a country setting and they can be used throughout your events. Felt Flowers with diamonette centers allow you to inject your gifts with decorations that commemorate your version of what makes country.

Country food is also popular in country theme weddings and the selections are multiple, depending on the overall formality of the get together. Barbeque is always popular as is corn on the cob and both speak country, but they might not be appropriate for formal receptions as they are messy. Other country foods such as fruit pies, garden salads, steak and fish are also popular and if done right, can speak to country as well as any other food.

Outdoor weddings and/or receptions are ideal settings for a country theme. Canopies and tents give a sense of country as well as protect guest from the elements. No country wedding theme in the summer is complete without at least the threat of rain or a thunderstorm and these allow guests to take refuge should the weather turn temporarily problematic. Make sure if you hold your wedding or reception outdoors to allow for ample seating and shade, especially if the day is hot. A good idea is to have chilled water available throughout the day to ward off over-heating or dehydration.

Country theme Weddings can take on just about any form and fit. They also can be thrown in any setting, including more urban or suburban settings. The idea of a country theme wedding is to give guests a sense of peace and country tranquility, while celebrating what you envision the country is all about.