Every now and then a wedding comes along that makes us totally question our dream vibe. Case in point? This casual affair in Hood River, Oregon. Simple, rustic and peppered with tons of handmade touches, this barn-side celebration featured family-style dining, keg refreshments and watering can floral arrangements (to name a few adorable details). Ready, set, swoon with us, y’all.
This Rustic Country Cookout Wedding Is Making Us Reassess Everything

Flower Accessories
How pretty is the bride’s lone-dahlia-tucked-in-braid situation?

Country Boutonnieres
And how sweet are these little wildflowers wrapped in twine for the groomsmen?

Dahlia Decor
Wooden crates loaded with summer blooms were sprinkled throughout the venue for pops of color.

Alfresco Dining
It doesn’t take much to make a big impact: Twinkly lights, open pasture, white linens, done.

Simple Centerpieces
The epitome of cheap ’n’ chic: Recycled bottles filled with a few focal blooms.

Rustic Altar
A log altar with a white-curtained backdrop was placed inside the barn for the ceremony.

Informal Attire
No dress code, no problem. (Bring on the cowboy hats!)

Sweet Escort Cards
This delightful touch doubled as a party favor: Homemade local honey.

Family-style Food
Write out your menu on a chalkboard, set up a help-yourself buffet and skip the fuss and expense of table waiters.

Fresh Eats
With simple white linens and minimal florals, colorful foods can build up your tablescape beautifully.

Cupcake Bar
In lieu of a traditional cake, various cupcakes were served on rustic wood palettes.

Repurposed Vases
We love these galvanized metal watering pails filled to the brim with colorful dahlias.

Country Cocktail Tables
Aged wine barrels? The perfect surface solution for cocktail hour.

Fuss-free Booze
Keep things easy (and ahem, not too sloppy) by sticking to beer and wine.

Pretzel Snack Bar
Post-dance floor munchies are the realest.

Summer Blooms
Dahlias, wild roses, wax flower, astilbe—we love it all.

Fresh-picked Accents
You can never have too many mini vases.

Non-traditional Footwear
Now that’s the country take on something blue.

A Rustic Setting
Gosh, we love a good barn wedding.

Galvanized Accents
When you throw your wedding on a farm, utilitarian objects can double as thoughtful décor additions.

Dinner Hour
We really just dig the vibe here: Lovely, cozy and totally unpretentious.

Fairy Light Overload
We’ve said it once, we’ll say it again: If you’ve got tons of twinkly lights, the rest is (cup)cake.
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Photographer: Sikora Photography
Culinary: Ahi's Ohana Catering
Hair Stylist: Gorge Brides
Bakery: Sweets By Nikki
Floral Designer: Lucy's Informal Flowers
Event Planner: Columbia Gorge Weddings
Venue: Private Residence