24 Perfectly Rustic Ladder Wedding Decor Ideas - SO Pretty

Who’d have thought the humble wooden ladder could be so versatile?! Not only is a ladder a useful piece of kit for a tradesperson. Turns out that it is the perfect display item for weddings!

Yep, that’s right, I am here to share with you gorgeously rustic wedding ladder ideas.

Rustic & Pretty Wedding Ladder Decor Inspiration

Why choose a wedding ladder for your decor?

• Sustainable and eco-friendly
• Cheap to pick up or rent
• Rustic and beautiful
• Adds height to decor
• Hides unsightly spaces

It goes without saying that a ladder can really add oomph to your wedding day styling. Shall we take a look at some ideas then?

1. Styled To The Floor

Bring your wedding ladder decor to the floor, with additional props.

 Photo: Julia & You via Houchins Farm Wedding

 

2. Suspend Up High

Tie your ladder to your venue ceiling and use it as a structure for wedding lighting and flowers.

 Photo: One Thousand Words via Sopley Lake Wedding

 

3. Potted Plants

Embellish your ladder with pot plants, you could even add your table plan to them.

 Photo: Katherine Ashdown Photography via Barnston Lodge Wedding Décor: Anthology Vintage Hire

 

4. Dessert Table

Serve your wedding cake and dessert in style with a ladder stand complete with shelving.

 Photo: Lorena Erre via Mountain Wedding Spain

 

5. Display Favours

Or, how about placing your wedding favours on a ladder for visual appeal?

 Photo:  Bridgwood Wedding Photography via Sailing Club Wedding

 

6. Flowers In Jars

Create a feast for the eyes with wildflowers in jars, gorgeous!

 Photo: Maddie Farris Photography via Flowery Marquee Wedding

 

7. Drink Station

Allow your cocktails to shine in all their glory on a rustic wooden ladder.

 Photo: Siobhan Amy Photography via Greenery Industrial Wedding

 

8. Blanket Storage

Display handy items such as blankets for all guests to clearly see.

 Photo: Fiona Kelly Photography via DIY Tipi Wedding

 

9. Initials

Display your initials alongside flowers, lights and signs for a really personal touch.

 Photo: KO Weddings via Light Pretty Summer Barn Wedding

 

10. Order Of The Day

An order of the day sign to be proud of. How lovely is this ladder wedding sign idea?

 Photo: Ben Wetherall Photography via Colourful DIY Leicestershire Wedding

 

11. Metal Ladder

Wedding ladders don’t have to be wooden. Metal ladders can look great, especially when upcycled or painted to match your wedding theme.

 Photo: Brook Rose Photography via Family Friendly Summer Wedding

 

12. Bottle Seating Chart

Collect old bottles and use them to display flowers as well as your table plan.

 Photo: Siobhan Amy Photography via Field Kitchen Wedding Decor: Violet and Ivy

 

13. Flowers Galore

Just add beautiful blooms for a real impact.

 Photo: Kate Waters Photography via Thoughtful Tipi Wedding

 

14. Love Letters

Add wooden letters, flowers and a special photo to spruce up an otherwise plain corner of a room.

 Photo: Mia Photography via Stylish Rustic Wedding

 

15. Fabric

Use fabric cascading down the steps to create a romantic and soft style.

 Photo: Stevie Jay Photography via Arches Dean Clough Wedding Décor Hire: Add Vintage

 

16. Sweets

Make your sweet table pop by adding jars of treats to a ladder.

 Photo: Katherine Ashdown via Romantic Summer Country Blush Wedding Props: The Little Lending Company

 

17. Memory Ladder

Place special photographs on your ladder to make a meaningful memory table.

 Photo: Scuffins Photography via Whimsical Floral Blush Grey Wedding

 

18. Signs

Using a ladder to add welcome signs, as well as information signs means that guests won’t miss them.

 Photo: Assassynation

 

19. Books

How about displaying your favourite books for a bespoke touch?

 Photo: Will Patrick via Bonhams Barn Wedding

 

20. Tabletop

Shorter ladders can be placed on a table for extra height.

 Photo: Holly Cade Photography via Osborne House – Isle Of Wight Wedding

 

21. Ladder Arch

Create a wedding arch, using wooden ladders as the structure.

 Photo: Ceranna Photography via Barra Castle Wedding

 

22. Two Ladders

Isn’t this ladder set up lovely? Using a full-height ladder next to a step ladder creates a gorgeous natural feel.

 Photo: Hayley Baxter Photography via Romantic Soft Pretty Pastel Wedding

 

23. Pastel Pink

Bring a cohesive colour theme to your day, by matching your ladder decor perfectly.

 Photo: Jen Marino Photography via Pastel Pink Wedding Ideas Props: Tracy Hammond

 

24. Candles

Don’t forget the candles! Come evening your ladder will twinkle romantically as you dance the night away.

 Photo: Kirsty Mackenzie Photography via Autumn Outdoorsy Woodland Wedding Ideas Styling & Props: Sarah Damidot