28 Rustic Wedding Lantern Ideas That Will Make the Big Day Even More Special!

Wedding lanterns have always been an integral part of a successful wedding venue decoration. The way they cast a beautiful glow around the space or simply spread the fragrance of the fresh flowers they are decorated with is a totally untouchable affair. Below are 28 rustic wedding lantern ideas combine everything awesome about this decor staple with a bit of rusticness.

 

Rustic Wedding Lantern Ideas

1. Vintage Lantern on Rustic Base

Vintage Lantern on Rustic Base

The moment the above picture catches your eyes, it gets clear that the super large wood slice forming the base for the glorious lanterns above is the most rustic element about the whole assembly. Tiny glass candles surround the slice from all the sides, while that white-hued vintage lantern housing a candle looks simply mesmerising. For an added decor, grab a decorative holder or small vase and load it with baby pink blooms. The flowers make everything more refreshing, while ending up in the most perfect accompaniment to the lantern.

DIY Details : cuteweddingideas

2. Black Steals The Show

Black Steals The Show

Who said that a wedding lantern was only supposed to house lights? This wonderful Pin employs a beautiful carbon black lantern to hold a bunch of colorful flowers with unbeatable grace. The flowers with their subtle color combinations and the touches of fresh greens get the much needed touch of rustic with a small wood slice placed at the bottom. For the finishing touches, you can always coat the slice with a nice varnish. As far as the lighting is concerned, throw in a string of fairy lights and voila!

DIY Details : pin.it

3. Lanterns and Wooden Logs

Lanterns and Wooden Logs

Right from the distressed paint job performed on the lantern, the intended imperfections brought to the surface of the different elements, or simply the different-sized logs of wood placed alongside the lanterns – everything about this inspiration is nothing but totally rustic. One of the larger wood logs is hollowed from the insides to double it up as a stunning vase, while the others simply work as the cherry on the cake. The smaller wood logs look all the way more gorgeous with the white spray paint they are charmed up with.

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4. Rustic Wood Candle Lantern

Rustic Wood Candle Lantern

A lantern as versatile as this one can hold pillar candles, 3-wick candles, mason jars, flowers and more! And they are going to rock the game every single time. Open from all the sides except for the base, the piece has got thick reclaimed wood edges make form the whole structure. Get as vivid with the arrangements as you like, coupling up candles with flowers, tea light candles inside glass jars, large votives, tiny succulents accompanying tall candles. Those orange roses with votive candles are our absolute favorite.

DIY Details : etsy

5. White Vintage Wedding Lantern

White Vintage Wedding Lantern

Luscious and luxurious are the words that cross the mind at the very first glance on this wedding lantern. Complementing just about any wedding decor theme you can think of, this one sports white as its special part. And for the much needed dose of color, you have got roses in a union of bright red and vibrant orange sitting around the large candle placed inside. Those tiny precious buds amaze us, while the large leaves of the roses look splendid with touches of dark green.

DIY Details : brit

6. Wedding Table Lantern Centerpiece

Wedding Table Lantern Centerpiece

The golden glow donned by wedding lanterns can’t get an accompaniment any better than some pretty florals. And this centerpiece shared by Weddingwire backs the statement just right. There are black iron lanterns totally surrounded with a super rich wreath worked up with lots of hydrangeas and craspedia – worthy enough of leaving one spellbound with the pleasing hues it comes with. Those tiny tags attached to the lanterns are nothing but simple burlap table number cut outs. Learn more about the arrangement heading to the below guide.

DIY Details : weddingwire

7. 3 Coordinating Rustic Wooden Lanterns

3 Coordinating Rustic Wooden Lanterns

While most lanterns go for iron for their making, this one twists things a little and gets it done with wood. And the natural textures of the wood with all its intended imperfections make everything look oh so picturesque. Speaking of picturesque, assembling three of the lanterns together to form a centerpiece adorned with large and small bunches of different flowers does all the magic here. For an extra element of variety, each of the lanterns differs from the other one in terms of the size.

DIY Details : briscoemanor

8. Hanging Lanterns and Greenery

Hanging Lanterns and Greenery

Why go for one single table-top lighting arrangement when you can install a whole string of glory in mid-air – all with these hanging lanterns! Not just an ordinary string of light, these actually also double up as wonderful hanging vases displaying fresh blooms and greenery with utmost style. For the candle part, you can always place a candle in the middle of the flower bunches or simply place it on top of this lantern that comes with a dedicated section for the pretties.

DIY Details : bridalguide

9. Hanging Wedding Lanterns

Hanging Wedding Lanterns

The concept of hanging lanterns surely can’t get any more antique and rich-looking as this one! And the fine designs and details on the surface of this lantern coated in an antique black is going to prove that just perfect. The pretty white chains hanging along with the lanterns only enhance the splendour here, while the flowers kept inside in a way that they face downwards are a to-die-for affair. Roses, tiny buds and other blooms that match the whole theme will serve the purpose without a doubt.

DIY Details : moncheribridals

10. Wedding Lantern and Table Number Centerpiece

Wedding Lantern and Table Number Centerpiece

Make each of the guests feel a lot more special with their table number tags brightened up with one-of-a-kind wedding lanterns. The wooden lantern with beautiful glass carvings on the sides is perhaps, the most amazing way to display table numbers. Not to forget, the votive candles with their cute little size installed around the lantern intensify the overall glow of the setting. The perfect accents here are bright green leafy twigs, small flower blooms installed in tiny vases and some wood slices to work as the base for the accents.

DIY Details : deerpearlflowers

11. Lantern and Floral Ceremony Decor

Lantern and Floral Ceremony Decor

How about decorating the whole wedding ceremony yard with repeated arrangements of lanterns and florals but with a slight twist. Instead of hanging the decor or placing it on the guest tables, this inspiration shared by Deer Pearl Flowers placed three different-sized lanterns right on the garden floor. Multiple candles are installed inside the lanterns while a large vase loaded with luscious flowers in several hues kept on the side gives the final kick to the arrangement.

DIY Details : deerpearlflowers

12. Rustic Metallic Wedding Lanterns

Rustic Metallic Wedding Lanterns

Rustic turns out to be even more awesome when it’s clubbed with an industrial touch. That’s why we have got lots of copper cast a magical spell on this marvellous wedding lantern setting. You can either go for a store-bought metal lantern or simply spray paint wooden ones with a metallic hue that comes with a nice gloss. Even the vase here comes with the same metal coat as the lanterns, housing fresh greenery that’s totally spruced up with the candle glow.

DIY Details : deerpearlflowers

13. Fairytale Wedding Lantern Arrangement

Fairytale Wedding Lantern Arrangement

Feel like you have just stepped into a whole new wonderland where enchanting candles spread their light on equally enchanting flowers. However, this fairytale experience is super easy to bring right to the wedding tables with just a few steps of preparation. The lantern here is a work of wood that’s leaved unaltered and unstained, while the candle inside brings out the imperfections at their best. Decorate with soft pink roses with loads of fresh leaves, displaying the table number with the help of a tag stuck inside the cork of a wine bottle on the side.

DIY Details : deerpearlflowers

14. Wood Lantern and White Flowers Wedding Centerpiece

Wood Lantern and White Flowers Wedding Centerpiece

Take a white wedding theme to next level awesomeness with a centerpiece that signifies the theme like nothing else can. A vintage-looking wooden lantern is covered with a single coat of white spray paint to reveal the actual texture and surface of the wood with a translucent appeal. What you place inside the lantern is a large white candle that throws its lovely light on the stunning white flowers placed all around the bottom of the lantern. Check out the inspiration by Deer Pearl Flowers to gain a deeper insight into the whole assembly.

DIY Details : deerpearlflowers