Today's wedding decor inspiration is none other than humble terracotta. Yep, those simple little pots typically used for garden plants are currently taking centre stage in weddings in ways that are guaranteed to surprise you and impress your guests! To show you how terracotta has the potential to do much more than just hold plants, we're sharing 21 of our favourite terracotta wedding ideas. We have a feeling you'll be making a dash to your local garden centre after this one!
1. Those dusty peach roses look right at home in minimal terracotta vases lining the centre of the table.
2. Mix terracotta pots with assorted potted plants in vessels to create an elegant, rustic centrepiece.
3. Just how gorgeous are these broken terracotta place cards written by Lauren Essl of Blue Eye Brown Eye? A great use for all those broken pots in the garden shed!
4. This ultra dreamy blush pink, peach, cream and terracotta centrepiece was created by The Wildflowers and Bows and Arrows.
5. Simple terracotta tiles make great table numbers, just add some pretty calligraphy like this by Brown Fox Calligraphy.
6. These gorgeous terracotta pots, made by Rico Terre, allowed for a unique and contemporary approach to floral centrepieces.
7. We're loving the juxtaposition of the broken-edged terracotta pot table number paired calligraphy and other elegant styling elements.
8. We've massive heart eyes for this simple, organic table setting with terracotta chargers.
9. This handmade terracotta dome vessel by Rico Terre would look beautiful as part of your wedding tables and in your home after the big day.
10. We love the contrast of the unpolished terracotta paired with elegant calligraphy by Merrie Haig to create these tile escort cards.
11. The warmth of terracotta partners well with other earthy shades, rose, rust and muted beige as seen here in this contemporary tablescape by Best Day Ever Floral Design.
12. We're loving this styled set-up with on-trend dried leaves, roses, orchids and gypsophila in mixed terracotta planters by Best Day Ever Floral.
13. Terracotta tiles were nestled amongst greenery on this sweet bar cart styled by Wish Vintage Rentals to create a beautiful, unique escort card display.
14. Terracotta planters look just as pretty floating above tables as they do on them! Just take a look at this epic hanging floral and macramé installation by Sweet Root Village and Grit & Grace Inc. One of our all time favourite terracotta wedding ideas!
15. A broken terracotta pot makes a pretty great alternative table number!
16. A little terracotta wedding place card with gorgeous calligraphy by Brown Fox Calligraphy is the perfect finishing touch to this elegant al fresco table setting.
17. We love how this Trille Floral centrepiece's terracotta base referenced its colour palette: pink, gold, and rust.
18. A terracotta tile makes the perfect place card just like this one personalised by Betlem Calligraphy with styling by Amorology Events and The Dainty Lion.
19. You can even use terracotta tiles as signage for your menu like this one by Meghann Miniello!
20. Bougainvillea looks stunning potted in terracotta pots lining the aisle, perfect for a destination wedding.
Still looking for inspiration? There's lots more wedding ideas in our wedding décor section.
