Harvest Time ... Wedding Time.
Couples planning fall weddings often have a developed appreciation for the outdoors ... and food.
You'll find indulgence and elegance paired with unpretentious yet compelling places and things: rustic barns and milk jugs, spice cakes and pumpkin bisque, maple leaves and grapevines, corn stalks and twinkle lights.
Thanks to mother nature, a spectacular fall wedding is an affordable goal. Farmers' markets abound with gorgeous set pieces for pennies and small bills.
Best of all? Your photographer couldn't be happier ... and your wedding album is guaranteed to send thrills down your spine for a lifetime.
Big Bang, Little Buck
Twinkle lights and rafters, spice cake and silver cutlery, garlands and fruit ... the fall wedding's often cheap to decorate as well as a joy to look at.If you're lucky enough to have a farmer's market nearby, you can pick up pounds of materials to deck the halls for next to nothing. Look for corn stalks (perfect for entryways and arches), wheat bundles, dried Chinese lantern branches, mini-gourds and full sized pumpkins. And don't forget hay bales, barrels of woody fruit, like apples and pears, pots full of mums, and nuts in the shell or loose acorns.
Groups of simple votive candles in mason jars look perfect grouped together in arrangements, too. Loop wire around the rims and fashion a handle, and you can dangle these rustic lanterns from tree branches and rafters.
Florabundance
Plenty of brides prefer casual blooms for their autumn weddings, like brightly-colored gerber daisies or sunflowers.
But you'll also see elegant bouquets that concentrate on more urban arrangements, like flame or burgundy-colored mini calla lilies with black magic roses and hypericum berries: and even surprising glam touches, like rooster-feather collars.
But you'll also see elegant bouquets that concentrate on more urban arrangements, like flame or burgundy-colored mini calla lilies with black magic roses and hypericum berries: and even surprising glam touches, like rooster-feather collars.
Dressing the Part
Some popular colors for fall-theme bridesmaids are a deep chocolate brown, earthy mushroom, rusty orange, and apple red or scarlet. And it's not unusual to find a bride with red in her gown, often sewn into the train, or as a sash or splash of color across her bodice. Decking the Tables
Autumn is a wonderful chance to focus on fruit first, flowers second.Pile heaps of royal-looking pears, grapes or apples on footed bowls (try sugaring the fruit; it's an easy DIY project), and combine with long, trailing satin ribbons in cinnamon, gold or scarlet. Tuck in a few roses, for romance.
Autumn-scented pillar candles can be a good choice too, as long as you don't overwhelm the food or use too many scents.
YouTube Autumn Moods
If you can stand one more hearing of Pachelbel's Canon, then get in the mood with a brief but well-done video of a gorgeous, rustic, outdoor fall wedding. Great attention to detail, from the candles in fishbowls and hanging lanterns to the gorgeous sunflower, rose and berry arrangements hanging from focal spots.
Autumn Favors at FavorIdeas
Where Else to Go
- Fall & Autumn Wedding Favors
- A wonderful selection. Browse by price or popularity.
- Favor Ideas for Fall
- The title pretty much says it all, but we warn you -- there's a strong foodie bias.
- A Rustic Country Wedding
- Lots of autumn brides and grooms are outdoorsy types, and love the natural touch. Here's a few ideas for a simple, sweet and slightly rustic reception.
- Fall Wedding Flowers
- What types of blooms are in season for fall? This popular article names some top contenders.
- Apple Theme Weddings
- From gentleman (and woman!) farmers to teachers, apples are a popular highlight of more than a few autumn weddings. Here's how to make the most of a bumper crop at your wedding.
- How to Make Sugared Fruit Displays
- This easy show-how from HGTV proves how easy it is to make impressive sugared-fruit displays for your tables. Plus, sugared fruit can last up to two weeks.
- Give Your Fall Wedding a Modern Twist
- NY Engagement's Sarah Lusardi gives us some of her sought-after tricks and tricks for pulling off an elegant, inventive, and very modern fall wedding.
- Planning an Autumn Theme? Find Your Unique Fall Wedding Style
- Hoping to plan an autumn wedding that expresses your deepest desires and most personal visions for matrimony, but not sure where to start?
Reader Feedback
submit
-
Reply
- WG-Tiaras WG-Tiaras Nov 4, 2009 @ 3:29 pm
- Thanks for submitting your Wedding lens to the Wedding Planning Group, I'm pleased to tell you that your lense has been accepted into the group and I've given it a 5 star rating. The group is run by Wedding Invites from WG.
-
Reply
- pkmcr pkmcr Oct 24, 2009 @ 2:20 pm
- This is one of many great lenses from you and I hope to see you applying for Giant Squid soon! Blessed by a Squid Angel
-
Reply
- The_Perfect_Pear The_Perfect_Pear Aug 6, 2009 @ 8:28 pm
- I love the idea of a fall wedding!! Here's an article on picking colors as well http://www.perfectdresses.com/articles/simple_tips.asp
-
Reply
- dustytoes dustytoes May 11, 2009 @ 10:51 am
- Nice ideas...I am linking you on my New England foliage lens. I love Autumn!
- Load More
by blakekr
I'm rather fond of fall wedding favors, and love pumpkin creme brulee beyond all reason. (more)
Explore related pages
Holiday Crafts 4 Kids- This lens is all about quick and easy crafts for kids to make for the holid...
Fall Foliage Posters- Fall is a time for celebration, festivals, football, and most notably outdoors,...
Best Pumpkin Recipes - Pumpkin Chili- It's pumpkin season already. I love this time of year - the changing colors, the...
Fall Weddings - The Magic of Autumn Celebrations- Autumn is a season that is filled with vibrant colors - and when it comes to fal...
Easy Homemade Apple Butter- Apple butter is one of the tastiest and easiest apple recipes to make. By making...
Samhain Celebration-New Year- This lens is about Samhain. The same day as Halloween, it has always been a very...
