Fall Wedding Ideas for a Festive Autumn Wedding

From color schemes to menu ideas, these fall wedding ideas will aid every bride in planning a festive autumn wedding.

When you think of autumn, you think of differing shades of vibrant, rich colors on the trees, fallen leaves on the ground and that sweet, warm scent of cinnamon that just makes you think of warm apple pies. Be inspired by all these, be creative and find ways to incorporate them in your wedding planning.

Fall Wedding Favors

The thing about favors is that brides agonize endlessly much over them and guests don't really value them, in all honesty. With this in mind, keep the favors simple and useful for the guests. Maple syrup favors in maple leaf-shaped containers will be a great hit with your guests. How about an apple cider packet with a cinnamon stick wrapped in a fancy tulle tied with a pretty ribbon? Guests can then have a nice warm cup of spiced apple cider when they get home after your wedding reception!


Fall Wedding Colors

There is an abundance of colors that you can use for your wedding. Think of the color of nature in the fall season, from the palest of peach to burnt orange, shades of red, brown, yellow and gold. Take your cue from Mother Nature. Whatever colors you find combined in nature will work for a fall wedding color scheme. Fall colors are burgundy, dark green, navy blue, silver, gold, cream, burnt orange, taupe, brown and plum.



Fall Wedding Decorations

Think autumn harvest when brainstorming for fall wedding ideas. Fall wedding decorations can be more than colorful cut flowers. A medley of textures such as beautiful berries, fall foliage, and autumn accessories create the look of a bountiful harvest.

Fall Flowers

The fall season is so full of vibrant and vivid colors. When selecting fall wedding flowers consider the colors of: Yellow, Gold, Bronze, Orange, Red, Dark Pink, Burgundy, Rust, Brown, Purple, Egg Plant, Green and Tan. Although the types of wedding flowers are usually chosen by the bride, the colors of the flowers are often determined by the color of the bridesmaids' dresses. Visit a local florist to get ideas on flowers that are available during autumn season.

Think Thanksgiving dinner when planning for menu. This works great when you are doing either a buffet or sit down dinner. Turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and pumpkin pie. Serve beverages like apple cider. Having a BBQ style menu for an outdoor wedding reception is a good idea too. Serve barbecued ribs, chicken, baked beans, potato salad and of course corn on the cob. Place beverages in a metal tub filled with ice to keep them cool.

So, plan your autumn wedding with these fall wedding ideas in mind. One last tip. Match everything according to your wedding theme and color scheme to reflect your personal creativity.

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