When rustic weddings started to steal the hearts of every engaged couple out there, a trend was born and it hasn’t gone away over the course of the last 10, maybe even 15 years. The trend was (and still is) wooden decor and details, and in the earliest iterations, it was a lot more raw and DIY-forward, but in the past few years, it’s evolved into a much more elegant and elevated style choice. Don’t get us wrong, we are big fans of shabby chic curation, but we much prefer working wood into the overall wedding design with intention and an appreciation for timelessness. So, tree cookie coasters, burlap-swathed tablescapes, and mason jars tied with twine, while we’ll remember you fondly, we’re loving the more mature and inspired direction you’re taking these days.
Today, wooden decor and timbered touches don’t completely monopolize the look and feel of a wedding. You can weave wood into your details and design and still have a classic or romantic or bohemian or vintage or coastal casual vibe – and a lot of that versatility comes from the modern and minimalist strokes taken with the trend. Instead of mixed boards and plank-assembled signage, the looks are a lot cleaner and more streamlined. Wording is written with fine-tip white ink and more of a polished, calligraphy-style slant versus overly-whimsy flourishes. Overall, the wooden displays and thematics favored right now are a lot less clunky than they were way back when – a true realization of the ‘less is more’ play.
When we thought about the wooden pieces we’d offer in our Style Me Pretty Shop, we always wanted the mix-and-match appeal to be apparent. You can do traditional bright white, scalloped table numbers, but then pair them with wooden table number holders; you can do wooden Mr. & Mrs. placards at your main table, but then have them placed on stunning porcelain plates, in the company of metallic flatware and gold-rimmed chateau flutes; you can invite your guests into cocktail hour or draw them to your guestbook with wooden signboards surrounded by metallic votives and delicate greenery. Long story short, you can use wood to spell things out for your close friends and family, but the decor doesn’t have to define your wedding.
We have so much more pretty on the horizon for our Shop, and we can’t wait to share new additions soon! But for now, we’re looking back on some of our favorite wooden moments from the Style Me Pretty archives and sharing similar looks that you can shop right now!
A table like this was made for grazing. Your guests can drop off their cards, take a peek at some of your favorite pics (and take note of your killer wedding hashtag), and leave a very special entry in your guestbook.
Our 3-piece wooden sign set can work wonders for your cocktail hour mise-en-scène, which essentially greets them, goads them into grabbing a drink (although that won’t take much!), and gets their good lucks and well wishes in your guestbook.
Like we said, for weddings in the 2020s, wood accenting – like these gorgeous wooden table markers – is subtle, but the impact is unforgettable.
While we don’t have wooden table numbers of our own, we do have silver and gold table number cards that can be stationed in our wooden table number holders.
A sweetheart chaise complete with Mr. & Mrs. wooden backers is the epitome of shabby chic, isn’t it?
It’s the first day of your happily ever after, so go ahead and make it count. Set up your seat with our sweet Mr. and Mrs. wood signs and try not to smile. Spoiler alert: it’s going to happen, so embrace it! #mrandmrsforlife