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Getting too tired of the conventional wedding gowns and suits? Then let us take a short drive to the countryside and try to experience a country wedding. Country wedding is a wedding theme that you may want to try. It is something different that you would spice up your life. Let us check the differences of the regular weddings from the country wedding.

Too tired of brides marching on Mendelssohn’s Bridal Chorus, Wagner’s Bridal March, or Pachelbel’s Canon in D major? Then it is time to move out from the traditional classical music and let the bride march on some Hank Williams Jr. country music and the dance step will be a western dance of two steps. The couple would dance first and then the guest will join and follow the step.

Country style is always comfortable, never stiff or formal. When planning a country style wedding, keep that in mind when selecting your reception venue. Instead of a fancy ballroom or a generic hall, consider places like meadows, rustic barns, and country inns. These are places where you can create the welcoming sort of atmosphere that epitomizes the country.

Food is an important part of a celebration. For a country wedding, plan a menu with foods that are familiar and unfussy. They don’t need to be fancy – just delicious! Ideas include down home favorites like country ham, homemade macaroni and cheese, and fresh berries. For drinks, big glass jugs of lemonade would be the perfect refreshment. Iced tea would be another good drink to have on hand – sweetened if you live in the South or unsweetened if you are a Northern bride.

Presentation is everything for food. The most relaxed ways to serve it are either a buffet or family style, where big platters are passed around the table. Family style service is actually a very big trend at all sorts of weddings, because it does feel more like a family gathering than a formal dinner. If you opt for a buffet, ask the caterer to see the serving dishes in advance. If they are not very pretty, be sure to order some extra flowers to dress up the buffet table.

Speaking of flowers, there are many great choices for a country wedding. Fresh and casual flowers like gerbera daisies, wildflowers, or poppies would be beautiful. You can arrange them in simple glass vases, pop them into galvanized steel buckets, or even loosely arrange them in white pitchers. Another idea is to choose potted flowers displayed in baskets. Tie a gingham ribbon around the basket for a lovely country detail.

Of course, when having a country style wedding, the bride and groom will want to dress the part. Gone are the satin balling gown and tuxedo; attire should be more relaxed than that in a country setting. The groom could wear a nice suit, perhaps in a lighter color like khaki.

So if you are someone who is planning to get married, you can try doing a country wedding. This will give you a blast when it comes to the event and at the same time an unforgettable experience for you. Now you can claim that your wedding is something to remember and had made a mark on your married life.