Wine Barrel Wedding Decor Ideas For Your Big Day

Winery weddings are endless fun to plan. The beautiful vineyards as your backdrop, the unique rustic tones that come into play. And something we love, that completely ties back to a winery wedding day, is the wine barrel. There are many pros to using a wedding barrel in your decor. They’re easy to find (especially at a winery!) they’re easily styled to be rustic, romantic, and even modern. And they can do double duty as beautifully functional decor. Use them as stands for signage and rose petals, use them as cake stands, guest book tables, and cocktail tables.

We’ve pulled together plenty of wine barrel wedding decor ideas to inspire you today, all from our own real wedding features. Scroll on for the endless possibilities.

To welcome guests…

Wine barrels make a great greeting point for your guests. Use them at the beginning of pathways or the beginning of the aisle. Place signage, rose petals, confetti and fresh floral arrangements to guide guests to the right spot.

Photo by Amy Skinner Photography via Louise & Drew’s Pretty Winery Wedding At Mandoon Estate, Photo by Duuet via Alana and Sam’s Country Boho Inspired Wedding, Photo by Travis & Benny via Heidi & Julie’s Rustic & Intimate McLaren Vale Wedding, Photo by Society Photography via Courtney & Marc’s Bowral Winery Wedding, Photo by Amanda Alessi Photography via Mel & Matt’s Elegant Lindenderry Estate Wedding, Photo by Chloe May via Bianca & Jarrod’s Black & White Wedding With Dusty-Hued Florals, Photo by Cam Grove Photography via Nattalie & Greg’s Classic & Elegant Brown Brothers Winery Wedding

For your “I do’s”…

Header & above photo by Cast in Colour via Paris & Alexander’s Fleurieu Peninsula Winery Wedding, Photo by Michael Briggs Photography via Alyce & Matt’s Mount Macedon Cocktail Party Wedding, Photo by Zoe Louise Photography via Lina & Joel’s Burnt Orange & Modern Winery Wedding, Photo by Leah Cruikshank Photography via Kelsey & Aaron’s Pastel & Pretty Gabbinbar Homestead Wedding, Photo by Jerome Cole Photography via Samantha & Cameron’s Elegant Black Tie Winter Wedding at Zonzo Estate. Photo by Kyra Boyer via Erica & Hugh’s Relaxed Urban Wedding At Noisy Ritual, Photo by Photogerson via Samantha & Josh’s Garden Wedding At Old Broadwater Farm Photo by Jackson Grant via Sonja & Paul’s Bright & Colourful Spring Wedding, Photo by Odd Socks Society via Christina & Ambrose’s Delightful Outdoor Winery Wedding, Photo by Olguin Photography via Zoe & Jarred’s Colourful & Fun Winery Wedding, Photo by Elsa Campbell Photography via Krissy & Michael’s Autumn in Brunswick Wedding, Photo by Pure Mac Photography via Danica & Stuart’s Summer Winery Micro-Wedding

At cocktail hour…

Cocktail hour means you need spaces for decor, and spaces equally as functional for guests to rest drinks and food. This is where the wine barrel can really shine!

Photo by Zoe Eley Photography via Lucinda & Alexander’s Golden Countryside Wedding in the Macedon Ranges, Photo by Joseph Bertossi via Romantic Wedding Fashion Inspiration From Bertossi Brides, Photo by Belle Martin Photography via Miriam & Ivo’s Elegant Australian Country Cocktail Wedding, Photo by Tay Bassi Creative via Nat & Callum’s Boho Inspired South Australian Farm Wedding, Photo by Immerse Photography via Tess & Bradley’s Modern Handmade Country Wedding

As reception decor…

Wine barrels have multitudes of uses for your wedding reception; keep them as stand-alone decor (flowers added of course!) Or use them for your wedding fun – they make great stands for guestbooks, drinks, and even memorial tables. You could even (as Courtney & Daniel did below) have guests sign the wine barrel as a forever guestbook.

Photo by Kirsten Cunningham Photography via Alexandra & Alexander’s Sweet Sun-drenched Borrodell Vineyard Wedding, Photo by Daniel Brannan via Clare and Blake’s Relaxed Mornington Peninsula Wedding, Photo by Elle DS Photography, via Gemma and Mitch’s Colourful & Casual Love Party, Photo by Daniella Melfi Photographer via Courtney & Daniel’s Fun Handmade Barn Wedding, Photo by Ashleigh Haase Photography via Ashley & Mitchell’s French-Inspired Wedding at Dominique Portet Winery, Photo by Figtree Pictures via Katrina & Zach’s Romantic Lavender Farm Wedding

For your wedding cake…

Our last inspiration? Use a wine barrel to hold your wedding cake. It makes a great alternative to a table (especially for a winery wedding) and holds its own kind of special charm.