Hay bale Heaven: Creative Seating on a Budget . . .

Thinking of having an outdoor affair...perhaps an Autumn wedding, a Fall Harvest Party in the backyard, a Halloween shindig, or just a few friends over for a rustic good time?  I just love the look of outdoor couches and chairs as the temperatures drop, but adding excess rentals to your event can definitely prove costly.

That's why these big old bales of hay just fit the bill when it comes to setting up an unforgettably chic & affordable special day.  Rustic & neutral enough to fit any palette, throw a few of these down and toss some pretty fabric and pillows on top and you have seating for as many as you need in no time!  Take a look . . .

(photo via Grey Likes Weddings)

(courtesy of Simply Bloom Photography)

(via Elizabeth Anne Designs)

(above two images via Green Wedding Shoes)

(photo via Celebrity Bridal Guide)

Why not make a whole conversation set, while you are at it?

(courtesy of Juxtapost)

(via Bee the Buzz Event)

Rustic tabletops . . .

(courtesy of United With Love)

(via Love and Lavender)

And how perfect is this enormous couch for your backyard Halloween party?

(photo from I love SW Mag)

(via SC Media)

(from Photography by Yui)

Add in elegant fabric for just the right mix of style . . .

(photo courtesy of Simply Springfield Weddings)

And there you have it!  Hope this first week in October is starting of fantastically for you!!