by Events • May 3, 2025 • Wedding Planning Guides
If you’re planning your dream barn wedding, the chances are high you’ve got a good vision for the type of rustic wedding flowers you’d like to bring your venue to life.
From focal flowers like dahlias, ranunculus, and sunflowers (season-dependent) to traditional gypsophila (baby’s breath), ivy and eucalyptus, there are so many options for your big day – just one of the many reasons why rustic wedding themes are so popular.
But that breadth of choice can make deciding on your barn wedding flowers difficult, especially if you don’t yet have a clear theme or style in mind.
Don’t worry. Planning the perfect barn wedding doesn’t need to be stressful, and selecting the best flowers doesn’t need to be hard, whether you choose traditional barn vibes or opt for something more contemporary.
All you need to do – once you’ve found the perfect barn wedding venue – is partner with a trusted florist who knows how to get the most from the venue and understands your preferred style.
To help you get some initial ideas for your barn wedding flowers, we spoke with some of our local florists. They shared their top tips for floral arrangements that complement your vision, your theme and the rustic charm of a rural setting.
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Before you meet with any florists, spend some time online, browsing floral displays, Instagram, images from real barn weddings, and any other sites that specialise in rustic wedding flowers.
What leaps out? What do you love? Grab all the images of flowers that inspire you, and start creating a little moodboard (try Pinterest or Canva). This’ll help you visualise how different flowers might look within a barn setting and help you capture the style and mood you’re aiming for.
You might want to include close-ups of bouquets you love as well as wider shots showing how flowers interact with rustic elements of a barn – like the wooden beams and high ceilings.
Because barns make for such a unique wedding venue, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to bring those rural features to life with your flowers. For example:
Just remember not to overwhelm the space or the rustic charm of the barn. Too many competing elements can make the space feel cluttered, while thoughtfully placed arrangements can highlight the barn’s natural beauty.
If you do want your flowers to stand out, then prioritise those big, bold, bright options to draw the eye.
3. Contrast rustic charm with contemporary elegance
When it comes to barn wedding flower arrangements, there’s often an expectation to lean into rustic charm with wildflower bouquets, gypsophila, and those ‘just-picked’ arrangements.
These traditional choices complement a barn setting beautifully, but don’t feel like you need to follow convention. If you want a large, formal bouquet for your big day, go for it!
For rustic charm, opt for an effortless arrangement with daisies, lavender, cornflowers, like something straight from the farm.
For something more luxurious, pair peonies, roses or orchids in a refined look that contrasts beautifully with your rustic backdrop.
Whatever style you want for your barn wedding flowers, it’s important to choose those that are in season for your wedding date. It’s not just more natural, it’s more cost-effective.
Lastly, take the time to explore your chosen venue and speak with the wedding planners there to understand how previous couples have used flowers to bring it to life. There might be some specific considerations to bear in mind, like:
At Heaton House Farm, our wedding coordinators have worked with hundreds of couples and several different florists to really get the most from our barns.
Our oak beams provide perfect opportunities for suspended floral installations, and our entrance areas can accommodate statement pieces that welcome your guests in style. We’ll help you make sure your wedding barn decorations are both beautiful and feasible, don’t worry.
Most couples work directly with a professional florist who can guide you through the selection process based on your preferences, budget, and the time of year you’re getting married.
Remember that flowers are seasonal. If you want natural wedding barn decorations that embrace the seasonal colour and style, you’ll need to be flexible with the type of flowers you want.
Unlike some other aspects of wedding planning, flowers are rarely included in standard venue packages. This gives you the freedom to choose your own florist and create a completely personalised experience – whether that’s a dramatic entrance display or a delicate table centrepiece.
At Heaton House Farm, we’ve seen countless stunning floral arrangements transform our barns into magical settings. Our dedicated supplier directory can help you find a trusted florist who has experience with our venue.
They’ll have plenty of barn wedding flower ideas and suggestions to add to our recommendations above.
Choosing the perfect flowers for your barn wedding – with the help of your florist and your venue – is just one of the steps you’ll take to bring your vision for your big day to life.
When you start to see how those gorgeous bouquets and twisting garlands will look in place, you’ll be eager for your wedding day to arrive.
Start gathering those ideas, explore seasonal flowers around your wedding date and decide whether you prefer traditional rustic wedding flowers or something bolder and more contemporary.
And if you’re stuck for inspiration, just speak with your venue. At Heaton House Farm, we’re always happy to share our advice and experience.
Request your brochure today, and let’s get your wedding plans blooming.
