There’s just something about fall weddings. The fall season signifies warmth and coziness and there are so many ways to create magic with a wedding at this time of year. From the menu, to seasonal decor and colours, to embracing cozy and textured elements, if you’re planning a fall wedding, we have lots to talk about. There’s a reason why the fall months are some of the most popular months of the year to get married. Here are 7 beautiful fall wedding ideas to inspire you.
5 Things to Consider When Planning a Fall Wedding
- The weather- this one may be the most obvious, but you’re going to want to be prepared for pretty much any weather in the fall. Plan your venue, dress, and wedding party outfits around the weather. If any part of your wedding is going to be outside, may sure you have a backup plan just in case.
- Start planning early- fall is one of the most popular times of the year to tie the knot (June, September, and October are the three most highly booked months). If your dream is to have your wedding in the fall, make sure to start planning early and get your venue and most important vendors locked in for your date. Dates start filling up at popular venues quickly, so it’s best to get on it as soon as possible.
- Photo schedule- it starts to get dark earlier in the fall so it’s important to plan your photo schedule with your photographer with this in mind. If you’re after the perfect golden hour photos, make sure to plan out your day so that you’re able to make the most of the fall sunset.
- Consider the holidays- there are a number of holidays that fall in the autumn season, including Labour Day and Thanksgiving. While you may think these are great times to celebrate your love, you also have to realize that some people may not be able to attend if you have your wedding on a holiday weekend.
- Your colour palette- your wedding colour palette should reflect the season. Don’t let this stop you from choosing colours you love- there’s always ways to work them in, but overall the colour palette should embody fall. Think: terracotta, peach, nude, hunter green, and warm jewel tones. Also remember that certain flowers bloom at different times of the year so work with your florist and planner to choose the perfect fall blooms.
7 Fall Wedding Ideas to Inspire You
1. Western Chic
Western themed weddings are having a moment and while they were once seen as tacky, there’s a way to do western in a really chic way. Your venue will set the scene- we love the idea of doing it on a gorgeous farm with horses, or in a beautiful mountain lodge, and you can get really creative with your attire. Ask guests to dress western chic and go all out with western-inspired decor (just keep it classy). A vintage cigar bar, folk wedding band, long wooden tables, and velvet furniture are all elements that would be perfect for a western chic wedding.
2. Fall Fruit Centrepieces
We love the look of fruit sporadically placed among floral centrepieces. By pairing florals and fruit together, you get a beautifully natural design. Some of the fall fruit you can use in your decor are figs, plums, pomegranates, blood oranges, blackberries, blueberries, and cherries. Any of these would look absolutely stunning with a fall colour scheme and harvest table scape.
3. Create Cozy Lounge Areas
Fall is cozy season, and incorporating lounge areas can really enhance the fall vibe. A selection of velvet couches and chairs layered with rugs, pillows, and blankets will make your guests feel comfortable while also looking incredibly chic. A cozy lounge seating area is perfect for an outdoor fall wedding, but can be done for an indoor wedding reception as well.
4. Get Creative with Your Food and Drink Menu
There are so many ways to embrace the fall season with your food and drink menu. For cocktails, get inspired by the season with warm flavours like cinnamon and vanilla, and a hot toddy or mulled cider for your signature drink. There are also lots of seasonal desserts you can work into your menu, like cinnamon rolls, churros, doughnuts, and cheesecake. When it comes to the food itself, think dishes like butternut squash soup, cranberry and apple salad, rotisserie chicken, and grilled lamb chops.
5. Family Style Dinner
With micro weddings on the rise the past few years, they offer an amazing opportunity for family style dinners. There’s nothing cozier than celebrating and eating around the table with your closest loved ones, and if you’re having a smaller wedding, a family-style meal is definitely doable. Start off with a large charcuterie board that spans the table and end the meal with delicious pumpkin pie. And don’t forget the red wine!
6. Seasonal Textures
The fall season is all about warmth, coziness, and romance. Incorporating different materials and textures into your wedding day can really enhance the mood. For example, velvet bridesmaid dresses and table runners, dried florals, a macrame backdrop, or layered rugs down your ceremony aisle. All of these textures will give gorgeous visual interest to your ceremony and reception.
7. Romantic Table Scapes
There’s something about fall that’s just a little bit more romantic than any other season. One of the best ways to elevate your table scape is with candles. Long harvest tables topped with tall taper candles is so incredibly beautiful. The flickering lights lined up down the table will immediately remind your guests of all the best parts of fall and add a touch of whimsy to the night.
Fall weddings are incredibly magical. We hope you loved these ideas as you start to plan your fall wedding!
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