13 Ways to Include Wood Details in Your Wedding

The perfect way to add a natural touch to your big day!

The natural material does not have to be limited to outdoor events, adding wooden elements helps to bring in an organic feel to an indoor ceremony or reception.

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Photo: Samuel Lippke Studios

While the focus of wedding décor may be on flowers and linens, there are a lot of pieces that make up the design of your big day. Lucite, crystal, ceramic, and metals are all methods to tie together the aesthetic for the celebration, but those who desire rustic or boho-chic nuptials may be drawn to a more natural aesthetic: wood. Though you may initially think it is just suited for fall, depending on the stain and how the wood is used, it can blend together with décor for winter, spring, or summer as well. The natural material does not have to be limited to outdoor events, adding wooden elements helps to bring in an organic feel to an indoor ceremony or reception.

From the largest structures to the tiniest details, see the photos below for examples of how wood was used in real weddings. Click each picture to see more of the celebrations. 

lavish outdoor wedding ceremony with raised wooden aisle

Photo by Samuel Lippke Studios; Planning & Design by Geller Events; Floral Design by The Hidden Garden

wedding reception with large wooden bar with garland of greenery across the front

Photo by Angel Canary Photography

rustic wedding decor with large piece of tree trunk branch with antler and pine cone on top for centerpiece

Photo by Dalal Photography; Planning & Design by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants 

wooden welcome welcome sign with dark stain, white calligraphy, and fresh flowers on top

Photo by GarrenTee Phootgraphy

rustic wedding decor, wooden planter  box with florals on top on lace table runner
Photo by Judith Rae

slice of tree trunk as serving platter for cocktail hour appetizers
Photo by Laurie Bailey Photography; Planning & Design by Linda Howard Events

light wooden stir sticks in container for wedding cocktail hour
Photo by Brian Leahy Photography; Planning & Design by Tessa Lyn Events

gold sequin linens with gold detailed china for wedding place setting with thin wooden menu card
Photo by Thisbe Grace Photography; Linens by Nüage Designs

wedding reception table with table number written out with white calligraphy on wooden slab
Photo by This Modern Romance; Floral Design by Flowers by Cina

large wooden wall with paper hearts for guest escort cards
Photo by Elizabeth Messina; Planning & Design by Bob Gail Special Events

"this is how I story begins" wooden wedding sign, ideas for wedding signs
Photo by Delaney Dobson Photography

large chuppah made of wooden columns on hardwood floor for indoor wedding
Photo by Eli Turner Studios