Turning a Ballroom Rustic

Here is a picture of it if that helps...

Uplighting during the reception

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Huh, my comment seems to have been deleted or something. Weird.

I wouldn't go "American Farm Rustic" with that venue, but I would try "French Country Rustic"

If you google images "french country rustic," you'll see what I'm talking about. Lots of chandeliers, white washed wood, louis style furniture (you already have the chairs sort of) etc. This is obviously a photo of someone's dining room, but this is what I'm thinking of:

@svetlana this picture is making me rethink my uplighting! So pretty. Also to OP- try a lot of burlap on tables like overlays or runners- the more flowers and greenery will help.

here is a wedding done rustic ballroom: here is a rustic ballroom wedding: https://www.theknot.com/real-weddings/a-rustic-ballroom-wedding-at-the-amway-grand-plaza-in-grand-rapids-michigan-album

Uplighting will not make a ballroom look rustic. It will make it look like a club.

I suggest you ignore the surroundings and focus on the tables. That's what your guests will see.

Choose a rustic cloth like linen or flax, burlap if you must.

Lantern centerpieces would work- copper would be great.

"Uplighting will not make a ballroom look rustic. It will make it look like a club."

I totally agree with this. I've not been in many barns, but I was not aware that they use uplighting. Particularly not colored uplighting. On the other hand, the fabric draping with the little lights does give it a more rustic feel.

That is the ballroom that my reception is going to be in.

Lanterns, copper, loads of wooden features. Burlap, lace and bring in some 'outdoors' with twigs in vases.

Here's what I mean.

I wanted my wedding outdoors but my husband and dad talked me out of it. My vibe wasn't rustic per say but I spurgled on florals to add more of an earthy feel. Here's a shot of the ceremony in the process of being set up.