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.

 

15. Vintage Lanterns and Blooms Wedding Centerpiece

Vintage Lanterns and Blooms Wedding Centerpiece

This one’s perhaps, one of the most unusual wedding lantern arrangement you will find on this list. To elaborate more, this idea by Deer Pearl Flowers has got a large metal intricately design lantern as its chief part which doesn’t house a regular candle. In fact, it goes for a lovely tall ceramic vase that further is adorned with large bright orange blooms. The candle glow part is instead brought to the outside of the lantern with the help of some pretty votive candles in a variety of sizes.

DIY Details : deerpearlflowers

16. Wooden Lanterns and Wine Glass Vases

Wooden Lanterns and Wine Glass Vases

The initial look at this setting brings an impression to the mind that this one’s going to be a tough deal to replicate. And that’s because of all those elements that seem to go into the making. However, it’s actually a child’s play to get it all done using just a few supplies including, pretty pink or white roses, wine glasses, glass saucers, some fresh greens, a large lantern with a thrift-store kinda rustic finish, and of course, some candles. Head to the below Pin to learn more about the centerpiece and what all it takes to forge it.

DIY Details : pin.it

17. White Beats All

White Beats All

As the title itself suggests, white has got all the capabilities to beat it all, that too with surprising ease. So, why not adapt it while putting together a subtle yet impactful wedding lantern centerpiece. The only part of color here is that wood slice placed underneath the lantern and that branch that dons fresh bottle green leaves. Put multiple candles inside the lantern and accompany it with small candles outside that are installed inside tiny glasses that come with a sparkling surface.

DIY Details : pin.it

18. Unique and Romantic Hanging Wedding Lanterns

Unique and Romantic Hanging Wedding Lanterns

Who would think that the bridesmaids could hold an enchanting lantern in their hands apart from a pretty bunch of delicate-looking flowers? But this idea by Hi Miss Puff makes it absolutely doable, while also making a style statement at the same time. The wooden lanterns with their detailed carvings and cut-out designs take the cake equally well with that aqua blue tone that they are coated with. Hanging down with the bunch of flowers on top, the lanterns are something we simply can’t get enough of.

DIY Details : himisspuff

19. Black and White Lantern Centerpiece

Black and White Lantern Centerpiece

Can anything be better than the ever-successful union of black and white ever? At least this picture that sports a solid black lantern amidst loads of white flowers leaves us with a ‘no’ as the answer. Go for a particular species for the flowers or install several varieties sticking to white, while making sure you also couple the blooms up with lots of fresh green leaves for a lovely pop of color on the table when looking at the larger picture.

DIY Details : himisspuff

20. Farmhouse Lantern with a Bunch of Roses

Farmhouse Lantern with a Bunch of Roses

You wouldn’t be able to take your eyes off this rare-to-find farmhouse themed lantern! And the credit for the same goes to the heavily worn out texture and the earthy surface of the lantern, alongwith the super large bunch placed at a certain height inside the lantern. The floral bunch consists of lots of lots of delicate roses in different shades of pink and of course, white. What lies at the bottom inside the lantern is a lovely glass frame displaying a message about the wedding, some more white roses and a few other decorative embellishments.

DIY Details : himisspuff

21. Tiny White Lanterns on Wood Slices

Tiny White Lanterns on Wood Slices

Are you all about subtle and low-key when it comes to working up the decorations for a special day? Then all you need for an impactful wedding centerpiece is these lanterns that charm you with their little size and the huge beauty. The tiny lantern with a white paint job has got small star-shaped cut outs made along its top, having a tea light candle placed inside. How the stars cast their lovely shadows around due to the effect of the candle glow is a must-watch scenario.

DIY Details : himisspuff

22. Tree Hanging Wedding Lanterns

Tree Hanging Wedding Lanterns

Planning for an outdoor wedding amidst the beauty of nature? A bunch of hanging lanterns can make even the day-time much brighter with the golden glow of the candles. And the fact that you are going for an outdoor ceremony, the trees are going to work marvellously well for hanging the lanterns down. These deep black lanterns hang in air with the help of thick jute ropes and that’s what makes them oh so rustic. The top of each of the lanterns is lavishly adorned with lots of luscious flowers and twigs.

DIY Details : himisspuff

23. Vintage Hanging Lanterns with Blooms

Vintage Hanging Lanterns with Blooms

Screaming extraordinaire out loud in every single bit of itself, these lanterns are too beautiful to be taken down even after the occasion has passed. The neutral brown hue of the hangings with all their carvings is surely stunning – and big thanks to the flowers that are placed at strategic locations on the lanterns when it comes to signifying the delicate spirit of the day. One idea is to place the bunch of the blooms atop the lanterns, while the other is to let the fresh green stems and flowers flow freely when adhered to the hanging’s bottom.

DIY Details : himisspuff

24. Table Centerpiece Wedding Lantern

Table Centerpiece Wedding Lantern

Bidding farewell to all the drama, this one keeps everything sticking to pure minimalism and colors in their lightest hues. Right from the soft pink roses to the bottle green leaves, from the rustic wood edges of the lantern to the plain glass installed on the sides, from the decorative top of the lanterns to the large candles placed inside – there’s nothing that takes the scene over the top. However, richness steps in with loads of petals spread around the assembly, and all those tiny branches placed throughout.

DIY Details : himisspuff

25. Floral Wreath around Wedding Lantern

Floral Wreath around Wedding Lantern

Floral wreaths can add an element of elegance and luxury to even the most simplest of decorations. And this rose-loaded wreath with lovely pinks and pastel greens does exactly that when its placed on the wedding table and a rustic lantern is kept right in the middle of it. The shiny copper-like texture of the lantern takes thing to next level splendour, specially when it all seems to glow by the action of the candle placed inside. Finally, there are table numbers worked up with small paper tags.

DIY Details : lunavinca

26. Glorious Garlands Adorn Floor Lanterns

Glorious Garlands Adorn Floor Lanterns

As if those mesmerising lanterns placed on the floor of the wedding venue weren’t already amazing enough, a super thick and bright green leafy garland raises the bar so much more high. The garland runs along the curtain on the side, flowing freely onto the floor and adorning the lanterns underneath. The lovely roses at certain spots on the garland work as the perfect accents to the whole scene, while the different sizes of the three lanterns brings in a touch of variety. Tall glass votives or large candles can be placed inside the lanterns that come with a fine rustic texture.

DIY Details : pin.it

27. White Roses with Black Hanging Lantern

White Roses with Black Hanging Lantern

The sure-shot showstopper of this hanging lantern in deep black is that huge white rose that makes the whole floral bunch standout. The other highlights of the bunch are the lovely bright green leaves, the tiny twigs loaded with pretty flower buds and lots of other white flowers that complement the rose just perfect. You can go for baby’s breath or small hydrangeas or whatever you find apt for the decoration of the ceremony. However, the most essential thing to consider here is that you must assemble it all inside a black-painted lantern to bring out the best of the otherwise overdose of white.

DIY Details : moncheribridals

28. Hanging Lanterns Embellished with Reds

Hanging Lanterns Embellished with Reds

It just can’t get any most well-fitting for a red-themed wedding decor than these hanging lanterns that are lavishly charmed up with the magic of red. Whether it’s the delicate luscious roses, the hanging growing rose buds that couple up the full blooms, or the garland-like natural embellishments that hang beautifully from above the mid-air lanterns – there’s nothing that doesn’t scream ‘Red’ out loud. Of course, for the accents the inspiration goes for a little touches of baby pink and natural green leafy branches as well. The black lanterns hanging from strings house large white candles for the glow.

DIY Details : moncheribridals

We can’t stop appreciating how tweaking the traditional lanterns with rare embellishments, colorful flowers and not so usual candles brings out so much more to the above rustic wedding lantern ideas. Decorate the big day venue with these inspirations or add your own makeovers to one or more!