8 Western Wedding Style Ideas for a Wild West Wedding in Colorado

Photography credit: Living Roots Photography

Are you a country gal or cowboy at heart? Do you love country music, farm life, and wildflowers? Does getting married in a rustic barn and saying “I do” in cowboy boots sound like a dream come true? If so, a Western wedding style might be the perfect theme for your celebration. As a Western wedding planner in Colorado, Mountainside Events is here with unique Western wedding ideas to bring your vision for a rustic, romantic wedding to life. 

8 Western Wedding Ideas for Planning a Romantic Country-Style Wedding

Western wedding style is all about the little details that add country charm to your celebration. As you begin planning this event, here are eight items you don’t want to miss and lots of ideas to create a spectacular experience. 

1. Western Wedding Style Venue

First things first, you’ll want to choose a rustic venue, such as a large barn or ranch, to set the tone for your Western wedding. Elements like wooden tables and chairs, bales of hay, and a roaring bonfire add a country touch, but it all depends on how Wild West you’re going. 

Fortunately for you, there are tons of stunning Western wedding venues in Colorado. Two of our favorites are La Joya Dulce–an elegant Colorado ranch wedding venue in Steamboat, Colorado–and the Mishawaka Amphitheatre–an iconic riverfront music venue with tons of country charm.

Photography credit: Living Roots Photography

2. Western Wedding Style Decorations

Decorations will bring your rustic country wedding to life, even if you choose a more traditional venue that doesn’t boast Western charm on its own. By incorporating symbols of the Wild West, like cowboy and cowgirl hats, lassos, wagon wheels, wood signs, mason jars, and other Western-themed items into your decor, you can kick the country up a notch.

Here are some fun Western wedding ideas for decorating your venue:

  1. Hay bale seating: Use hay bales covered in blankets or cloth for a rustic and comfortable seating option.

  2. Barn wood signs: Use barn wood to create signs with the couple's names, the date of the wedding, or directions to different parts of the venue.

  3. Cowboy hat or boot centerpieces: Use cowboy hats or boots filled with flowers or candles as centerpieces for the reception tables.

  4. Lasso chandeliers: Create chandeliers or hanging decorations using lassos and twinkle lights.

  5. Barrel bar: Use whiskey barrels as a bar, complete with western-themed cocktails and drinks.

  6. Cowhide rugs: Add some rustic charm to the dance floor or seating area with cowhide rugs.

  7. Mason jar candles: Use mason jars filled with candles to create a warm and cozy atmosphere.

  8. Wagon wheel decor: Use wagon wheels as a backdrop for photos or as a decorative element throughout the venue.

  9. Rope table runners: Use rope as table runners for a simple and rustic touch.

3. Western Wedding Style Flowers

You can really bring your Western wedding to life by choosing wildflowers and other blooms that reflect the natural beauty of the outdoors. Here are a few of our favorite options:

  1. Sunflowers: Sunflowers are a popular choice for Western weddings, with their bright yellow color and large size making a statement.

  2. Roses and wildflowers: A mix of roses and wildflowers in shades of pink, yellow, and orange creates a romantic and rustic bouquet.

  3. Baby's breath: Baby's breath is a delicate and whimsical choice for a country wedding–you can use it in a bouquet and throughout the venue for a soft touch. 

  4. Eucalyptus and lavender: A bouquet featuring eucalyptus and lavender is both elegant and rustic, with the soothing scents of the plants adding to the overall ambiance.

  5. Protea and succulents: Protea and succulents in shades of red, pink, and green create a unique and eye-catching look perfect for a Western wedding.

Photography credit: Living Roots Photography

4. Western Wedding Style Colors 

Western weddings typically feature earthy and natural colors that reflect the rustic beauty of the outdoors. Here are a few color palette options for a country celebration: 

  1. Sage green, ivory, and blush: This palette evokes a soft and romantic feel, with the green adding a touch of the outdoors.

  2. Brown, burgundy, and gold: This palette is warm and rustic, with the burgundy and gold adding a bit of elegance.

  3. Navy blue, gray, and cream: This palette is classic and timeless, with the navy blue being a statement color. 

  4. Mustard yellow, terracotta, and rust: This palette is earthy and warm, with the yellows and oranges reflecting the colors of the Western landscape.

  5. Dusty blue, tan, and white: This palette is soft and serene, with the blue reflecting the color of the sky and the tan and white reflecting the landscape's natural beauty.

5. Western Wedding Style Attire

Your venue isn’t the only place to incorporate romantic country flair. You can add Western style to your attire with cowboy boots, hats, bolo ties, or a vintage dress paired with tall boots. For a more casual affair, your wedding party can wear sun dresses or jeans and a pearl snap shirt. 

If you’re loving this idea, don’t stop with the wedding party! Ask your guests to come wearing their Western best. You can even provide photo examples and ideas on your wedding website to inspire your guests to dress for the theme.

6. Western Wedding Style Food and Drinks

BBQ is a budget-friendly and on-theme option for Western wedding catering. Your guests will love filling up on a barbecue feast with ribs and brisket, mac n cheese, chili beans, and a banana pudding dessert. 

Consider having a chuckwagon-style buffet with cast-iron pots and pans, or order from Rick’s BBQ in Steamboat, CO, for a juicy, saucy, delicious meal everyone will enjoy. Don’t forget to help your guests quench their thirst with cocktails with a Western twist, such as whiskey sours or spiked (and regular) lemonade.

7. Western Wedding Style Entertainment

Keeping your wedding lively and guests entertained is essential. Here are a few ways to bring the Wild West into your reception:

  • Hire a country band or DJ to keep the party going with classic country hits.

  • Set up a horseshoe pit, cornhole boards, and other lawn games for guests to play during the reception.

  • Set up a photo booth with Western-themed props such as cowboy hats, bandanas, and toy guns.

8. Western Wedding Style Send-Off

At the end of the night, you can leave in style and have your guests send you off in a horse-drawn carriage or on a hayride. And you can send them home with a cowboy hat, mini-bottle of whiskey, or jar of homemade BBQ sauce as a fun and memorable wedding favor.

Photography credit: Living Roots Photography

Hire Mountainside Events as Your Western Wedding Planner in Colorado

Ready to go all in with a Western wedding that brings together your love of all things country, romance, and rustic flair? From helping you choose between Western wedding venues in Colorado to securing the perfect ceremony decor and reception decorations from our extensive list of rentals to ensuring every detail is on-theme, we are ready to bring everything you love about the country into your big day. Contact Mountainside Events today to secure us as your Western wedding planner in Colorado!