Head for the West

If you want a wedding that’s simple and fun, this is a perfect theme idea.

Site
• A cottage, farm or ranch works well, or a park with a sheltered picnic or barbecue area can be wonderful.  Make sure accommodations for guests are not far from the celebration and that all special permits are obtained.  A resort is another great option.

Decorations
• Borrow cowboy boots or buy from a thrift store.  Fill them with flowers and use them as centerpieces.
• Another centerpiece idea is to use baskets of cactus decorated with flowers.
• Decorate picnic tables with red checked tablecloths and baskets of blossoms (sunflowers work well).  Use hay bales for seating.
• If trees or large bushes surround you, string tiny white lights through them to add drama.

Music
• Country music and plenty of line dancing or square dancing (Hire a caller if you plan on having square dancing).

Food
• Barbecue or roast pig served with baked beans.
• Serve fried chicken and ribs or a spicy Cajun feast.

Additional Details
• There are a couple of companies who are doing western-look wedding gowns.  The bride could wear white cowboy boots studded with white rhinestones and the groom could wear a black cowboy hat.
• Use western-style invitations.
• For a unique favor, purchase small horseshoes from a local blacksmith and decorate with a ribbon bow.  Add your names and wedding date in white acrylic paint on the backside (A horseshoe is a symbol of good luck).
• Fill small cowboy hats with candy and wrap with tulle and ribbon.
• You might also ask your guests to dress for the occasion.
• The new couple leaves the reception via a hay ride or horse drawn carriage.

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