Fall Theme Wedding

Fall Theme Wedding Ideas

Most of us think of weddings in the spring or summer, with soft colors and warm days. We tend to forget that fall/autumn can be such a romantic and wonderful time to get married.

The summer heat has gone yet the days are still warm and sunny. The flowers and leaves are changing into an incredible array of colors ranging from cream, pale yellows, rust, bronze, browns, greens all the way to deep burgundy and red, which create a soft lush colorful carpet as they fall off the trees.

It doesn’t matter if your wedding is ultra-formal or informal you can combine the elements of fall/autumn by using the autumn colors.

For a formal fall theme wedding the colors of burgundy with hunter green, and wine with navy are very sophisticated and these can be carried through out your wedding decor, your flowers and even the bridal party attire.

For an informal fall theme wedding, color combinations such as rust with kelly green, or yellow and light peach can be used, again these can be carried through out your wedding decor, your flowers and even the bridal party attire.

Location

Your fall theme wedding could take place in a park, country inn, winery, ranch or farm, barn, gazebo, national park, open fields, botanical gardens, private garden, near a river, on a river.


What to wear

In autumn/fall the weather can be unpredictable, so consider using slightly heavier fabrics for the wedding gown and dresses, or use stoles, shawls or boleros to keep the chill out.

The bridesmaid’s dresses could be made in the autumn colors each wearing the same color dress or different colors.

The brides gown can be white, ivory, champagne or gold, her veil and gown could be embroidered with a gold dainty leaf motive.

The groom and groomsmen could wear tan, beige or brown instead of the traditional dark colors. Their ties could be in fall/autumn colors matching the bridesmaid’s dresses.



Invitations and Stationery Your invitations and stationery can be accented with your chosen fall/autumn colors.

Select graphics with a fall/autumn theme, such as leaves, acorns, fall flowers or seasonal fruit.

Gift tags and place cards can be cut to look like leaves.





Flowers

Chrysanthemums, roses, daisies, dahlias, lilies, yarrow, orchids, hydrangeas, sunflowers, baby breath, fall leaves, tallow berries, natural or dried wheat. Also see autumn/fall flowers page for more autumn flower ideas.


Ceremony

• Decorate the center aisle with fall flowers.



• Decorate the ceremony site with fall/autumn flowers.



• Have the flower girls carry colorful autumn leaves instead of rose petals.



• Make pew bows from ribbons or tulle in your wedding color. Embellish them with fall silk flowers and leaves.

Ideas for Centerpieces

Before you place the centerpiece on the tables decorate the table tops with fall colored leaves - you could use real leaves or ones that are made from paper.

• Fill a basket or hollowed pumpkin with leaves or popcorn then fill with seasonal fruit, berries or nuts. Use also gourds, mini-pumpkins or acorns as your centerpiece.



• For the buffet table have a pumpkin ice sculpture.



• Carve out the inside of pumpkins and place candles in them.



• If you are having a buffet, line hollowed pumpkins with foil and use them as serving dishes.



• Place autumn floral arrangements in a straw basket or hollowed pumpkin.



• Place some candles of various sizes in hurricane lamps. The candles may be cinnamon, cranberry, spice or apple scented.



• Place leaf or pumpkin shaped floating candles in a bowl, place this on a layer of fall leaves or straw.
  
  

• Paint or spray mini pumpkins and gourds then group them together in the center of the table.



• Potted plants with real blooming flowers make a great table centerpiece which can then be given to your guests at the end of the evening as a wedding favor.



• Use balloons in autumn colors.
  
  

Favors

• Fruit shaped candles.



• Favor boxes or bags filled with candy corn.



• Caramel Apples.



• Seed packets.



• Fall theme cookies.



• Fall theme chocolates.



• Fall theme lollipops.



• Maple candies.



• Also see autumn wedding favor ideas.
  
  

Reception Decorations

You can actually be liberal with touches and highlights reminiscent of the season with your fall theme wedding reception decorations.

After all, an autumn wedding should really echo the colors of the season for more drama.

Autumn colors in varying degrees of reds, oranges, browns and yellows can be used to decorate the tables, wall and chairs.


Decorate chandeliers, window sills and the reception entrance with seasonal flowers.

Place card holders could be golden and red pears with a green paper leaf tag attached with a dainty ribbon.

Use bales of hay as part of the reception decorations.

Secure napkins with ribbon to complement the tablecloth.

Make the most of the natural seasonal produce use it every where. It will make a lasting impression on you and your guests.

Cake Table

Displaying your wedding cake is one of the highlights of the wedding.

Add a seasonal touch by surrounding your cake with fall flowers, mini pumpkins, mini apples, marzipan fruit or leaves.

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