Weddings get planned at least a season in advance. Trends will change from year to year, but there are some tips and ideas that are universal and can be used no matter what  time of year you get married.

Use What Nature Already Offers

Fall is the perfect time to get married if you’re looking for an outdoor wedding as the weather usually cooperates neither too warm nor too cold.  Nature in fall offers colorful leaves and flowers, especially as the seasons change from summer to fall. It offers seasonal colors which you can use as part of your wedding color palette, particularly if you include the colors and nature of the seasons for your center pieces. If you are getting married outdoors, the fall setting can be used as a backdrop for your ceremony and pictures.

Plan an Autumn Inspired Menu

Food and drinks are something that will be talked about for years after your wedding.  For appetizers, butternut squash soup and root vegetables garnish are a  great way to incorporate the flavors of the season. Meat such as pork loin with apples is another way to showcase fall flavors. Dessert offers many seasonal flavors for pie or cake, such as pumpkin and apple. Cocktails such as Hot toddies, Spiced Apple Cider, and Pumpkin Spice Martini are a great way to feature fall flavor from the bar.

Incorporate Blankets and Heaters For Your Guests Comfort

Fall can be a season where temperature swings affect the comfort of your guests.  Providing  blankets or throws for your guests is a unique way to add color, and  it’s also a great way to provide comfort.  Likewise, many venues can provide patio heaters to keep the surrounding areas warm. Make sure these heaters are part of the venue package cost.

Plan Your Attire for the Weather

Fall can be a beautiful but also uncertain time to get married, as you don’t know what the weather will do. For brides, a gown that can include a shawl, jacket, or bolero such as our style which can be worn with or without a jacket. Velvet and satin are popular fabric choices of the season. For Grooms, darker colored suits such as charcoal, navy, and burgundy are great color options. Tweed and wool are popular fabric options for the fall.

Incorporate Both Natural and Dried Flowers

Flowers are not only a great way to use décor, but they’re also a great way to incorporate fall colors into your wedding and reception decorations.  Use dramatic colors and textures which can be used to create a great mosaic that can highlight  you and your partner’s love of the fall season. Pampas grass, palm fronds, bougainvillea, dahlias, baby’s breath, and roses are great options for the fall season, and can be used in center pieces and stand alone arrangements.

No matter which ideas you choose to follow, there are many ideas that can work for the fall season. Check out our bridal collection if you’re in the market for a wedding dress.