Rustic centerpieces for the wedding table and guest tables often contain repurposed objects and natural elements to create a striking composition. Though you can certainly include modern or refined components, rustic centerpieces typically use these as accents, not as focal points. Below are some popular items sellers on Etsy often use to create rustic wedding centerpieces. Gather these items for yourself if you want to make your own rustic wedding centerpieces on a budget.
Mason jars: Though not a required element, one extremely popular component for rustic wedding centerpieces is the mason jar. The jar works well as a vase for floral arrangements. Set it upside down as a candle holder, or use your own ideas for creatively using a mason jar in your wedding centerpiece design.
Log segments: Round wood slices cut from a log make an excellent base on which to place your mason jar or other centerpiece elements. Smaller log slices also work splendidly as rustic coasters to set your drinking vessels.
Burlap: Burlap is an iconic rustic fabric. Strips tied into bows around mason jars or candlesticks infuse a centerpiece with a down-home country aesthetic. Consider burlap for table runners or ribbons.
Wildflowers: Nothing brings color and charm to a simple rustic wedding centerpiece quite like a bouquet of wildflowers. With their wonderful fragrance and vibrant colors, flowers bring cheer to any table.
Wild grasses: Adding a few blades of tall field grass as a handsome accent—or filling your mason jar with a wild grass bouquet—can bring a tranquil pastoral flair to your wedding table centerpiece.
Lighting: Firelight sings of rustic celebration. At the wedding table, consider a rustic lantern for the centerpiece, with candles at the guest tables to add a festive glow.
Autumn leaves: If you've decided on a fall ceremony, adding a sprinkle of oak or maple leaves that have changed color makes a marvelous addition to a centerpiece for a rustic fall wedding. Creators often treat the leaves or coat them with a finish so they hold up during the reception.