For anyone who’s ever dreamed of living in a Beatrix Potter book.
If the buzzwords cozy, floral print, countryside and vintage are music to your ears, then there’s a good chance that you’ll love the cottagecore wedding aesthetic for your special day. This trending wedding theme is all about creating a welcoming, ultra-charming setting, and there are a few things that will help you pull it off. We’ve curated all of the cottagecore wedding inspiration you need, whether you’re already familiar with the style or need a little bit of clarification on exactly what is cottagecore—and what isn’t. Step into this adorable style with these hand-picked ideas.
If you’re wondering, “what is cottagecore?” allow us to explain. This aesthetic is rooted in details that are inspired by rural lifestyles and countryside settings. Cottagecore celebrates small delights and a slower pace of life, like reading a book in the sunshine, sipping tea while eating a freshly made croissant, hanging sheets on a clothesline or arranging hand-picked flowers in the kitchen. The cottagecore aesthetic is also somewhat inspired by fairytales and idealized romance novels—think handwritten love letters, rose-covered porches and bunnies playing in a field of wildflowers.
Cottagecore is largely based on European farming lifestyles and vignettes from the 18th and 19th centuries. If you’re more of a visual person, it’s Pride & Prejudice meets Tuck Everlasting meets The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Some of the most popular characteristics of this aesthetic include floppy straw hats, thatched roof cottages, gingham ribbons, flower sundresses, homemade cakes and bunches of wildflowers.
So, how do you throw a cottagecore wedding? A lot of the details are easy to incorporate into your decor, since this theme pulls from boho wedding and rustic wedding styles, with a dash of shabby chic added in. Some of the key elements to focus on are choosing an outdoor venue, decorating with a pastel color scheme and using details that feel collected, but not overly styled or perfectly matched.
