How to Plan a Cowboy Wedding

Plan an authentic cowboy wedding with all the fixings. Dress the bridal party in cowboy boots and 10-gallon hats, and serve up a hearty cowboy barbecue. Adorn the wedding reception with rustic decorations and wildflowers. This fun and informal wedding theme will bring out the cowboy and cowgirl in all your guests.

Things You'll Need

• Bandana printed cloth
• Assorted wildflowers
• Recycled tin cans
• Glass milk bottles
• Old cowboy boots
• Plastic half-gallon milk container
• Hay bales
• Clear white lights
• Galvanized washtubs

Instructions

Wedding Decorations

1. Begin with a classic cowboy color scheme of denim blue and bandana red.

2. Arrange informal bouquets of daisies, sunflowers, and black-eyed Susans in recycled tin cans and glass milk vases.

3. Create table centerpieces by placing a plastic container (such as a half gallon milk carton with the top cut off) inside an old cowboy boot. Fill each container with a bouquet of wildflowers.

4. Cover tables with bandana printed fabric in red or blue.

5. Replace the gift table with stacks of hay bales.

6. String up clear lights to mimic a starry night on the open range.

Wedding Attire

1. Dress the entire wedding party in cowboy boots and Stetson hats.

2. Adorn the bride and bridesmaids hats with fresh flowers. Attach a long piece of tulle or organdy to the bride's hat.

3. Dress the bridesmaids in blue or red dresses, and add a coordinating gingham sash for a cowgirl look.

4. Dress the groomsmen in denim jeans and dress jackets for a fun informal look.

5. Ask guest to come dressed in their cowboy finest as well.

Wedding Menu

1. Offer an informal buffet with paper dishes and plastic flatware.

2. Fill large galvanized washtubs with crushed ice, bottled beer and sarsaparilla (root beer).

3. Serve hearty chili and jalapeno cornbread.

4. Grill up thick steaks, ribs, and chicken for an authentic cowboy barbecue.

5. Decorate the wedding cake with real rope and miniature cowboy and cowgirl figurines.

6. Accompany cake with old fashioned berry pies, brownies and dark roast coffee.

Resources

• Western Co. Weddings offers many ideas for cowboy themed weddings.