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Planning & Inspiration

Fall Wedding Ideas We Are Loving Right Now

Fall is the season for love. In fact, over a third of Bride & Blossom’s weddings take place between September and November. With its rich palette of colors, golden light, and chill in the air perfect for cuddling, fall radiates romantic bliss.

The bride planning a wedding this time of year has much to look forward to when it comes to creative décor and styling. While the availability of flowers is limited, the season offers a bounty of fruits and vegetables that look stunning in table centerpieces. The more candles adorning a tablescape or aisle the better. And we could go on and on about the wonderful food and drinks this time of year brings. It’s all about comfort food right now, and incorporating a pumpkin pie and apple cider cocktail into a wedding menu will leave guests full and happy.

Whether your style is rustic chic, sophisticated, or modern, here are stunning décor ideas to make your fall wedding unforgettable.

 

Burgundy & Gold Wedding Invitations

One of the first items on your to-do list is picking out wedding invitations. The combination of burgundy and gold is romantic and captures the warm beauty of the season.

 

Burgundy Gold Wedding Invitation - via andrealeslieweddings.com

Burgundy Gold Wedding Invitation – via andrealeslieweddings.com

 

Signature Cocktails

Apple cider is a favorite fall beverage Serve guests a signature cocktail that embraces the flavors of the season such as a warming drink that pairs bourbon with apple cider. For a lighter libation, choose the aptly named “Fall All Over” made with gin, cider, and lemon.

 

Bourbon Apple Cider - via creative-culinary.com

Bourbon Apple Cider – via creative-culinary.com

 

 

Fall All Over Cocktail - via creative-culinary.com

Fall All Over Cocktail – via creative-culinary.com

 

 

Table Décor

There’s a lot of room for creative play when it comes to fall wedding table décor. In addition to the most obvious feature, pumpkins, use natural elements such as pine cones, berries, leaves, greenery, pines, and branches in centerpieces and arrangements. Gilded votives and candles of every style cast an inviting, intimate mood for guests to enjoy. Accent displays with an in-season flower such as roses, which work to soften the décor by adding a touch of color and delicateness.

 

Fall Hanging Arrangement - via pinterest.com

Fall Hanging Arrangement – via pinterest.com

 

 

Elegant Fall Table Setting - via andrealeslieweddings.com

Elegant Fall Table Setting – via andrealeslieweddings.com

 

 

Rustic Arrangement with Candles - via weddinginclude.com

Rustic Arrangement with Candles – via weddinginclude.com

 

 

Minimalist With Subtle Color

Vibrant fall colors are not for everyone, especially for an occasion like a wedding. If you share this same view, think about incorporating fall accents that are minimalist in style and neutral in color. A monochrome table arrangement featuring white pumpkins, naturally-shed antlers, dried hydrangea, and votive candles is contemporary, yet organic. A centerpiece featuring a cylinder vase filled with pinecones and Manzanita branches with hanging votives casts and enchanted mood. A runner made of pumpkins in shades of blue, white gold and orange crates a modern rustic look. Or do something totally unexpected and place white baby pumpkins and hydrangea in vintage silver vessels!

 

Modern Monochrome Arrangement - via toneontoneantiquesblogspot.com

Modern Monochrome Arrangement – via toneontoneantiquesblogspot.com

 

 

Pine Cone and Branch Centerpiece - via modwedding.com

Pine Cone and Branch Centerpiece – via modwedding.com

 

 

Pumpkin table arrangement - via weddingideasmag.com

Pumpkin table arrangement – via weddingideasmag.com

 

 

White Baby Pumpkins in Silver Goblets - via frenchcountrycottage.com

White Baby Pumpkins in Silver Goblets – via frenchcountrycottage.com

 

 

Wedding Arch & Chuppah

There’s no better season to celebrate nature’s festive beauty than autumn. Birch and expressive Manzanita branches provide a great foundation for the wedding arch and chuppah. Decorate the ceremonial structure with lush blooms in shades ranging from burgundy, berry, orange, and marigold to blush, ivory, and cream. Finish with verdant greenery such as moss, ferns, and pines.

 

Rustic Fall Wedding Arch - via himisspuff.com

Rustic Fall Wedding Arch – via himisspuff.com

 

 

Fall Wedding Chuppah - via robertsonsweddings.com

Fall Wedding Chuppah – via robertsonsweddings.com

 

 

Burgundy Blush Wedding Arch - via happywedd.com

Burgundy Blush Wedding Arch – via happywedd.com

 

 

It’s all in the details

Ask any good wedding planner and they will tell you it’s the small, often surprising details that make a wedding really stand out. Ceremony décor accents such as a candlelit aisle or barrel filled with a voluminous display of blooms are sure to impress. A loose and natural floral garland in burgundy and blush sets a scene of autumnal romance.

 

Candlelit Aisle - via weddingbee.com

Candlelit Aisle – via weddingbee.com

 

 

Barrel Flower Arrangement - via deerpearlflowers.com

Barrel Flower Arrangement – via deerpearlflowers.com

 

 

Floral Garland Candle Lanterns - via heyweddinglady.com

Floral Garland Candle Lanterns – via heyweddinglady.com

 

Reception decor can range from elegant to playful. Give mini pumpkins, pine cones and succulents a coat of gold paint to create luxurious place card holders. Take the chill out of your wedding day and set up a station where guests can grab a blanket to keep warm all night long.

 

Gold Succulents Card Holders - via weddingsonline.com

Gold Succulents Card Holders – via weddingsonline.com

 

 

Gold Pumpkin Place Card - via intimateweddings.com

Gold Pumpkin Place Card – via intimateweddings.com

 

 

Guest Blankets - via stylemepretty.com

Guest Blankets – via stylemepretty.com

 

Wedding Sweets

Now it’s time to talk dessert! A naked cake decorated with flowers, berries, and greenery looks rustic and charming. Give the classic all white cake a seasonal makeover with frosting that mirrors a cozy cable knit sweater. Looking for an alternative to cake? We love the idea of a dessert buffet of mini pies!

 

Fall Wedding Cake - via mywedding.com

Fall Wedding Cake – via mywedding.com

 

 

Fall White Wedding Cake - via obestdayever.com

Fall White Wedding Cake – via obestdayever.com

 

 

Wedding Mini Pie - via bridalguide.com

Wedding Mini Pie – via bridalguide.com

 

For an outdoor wedding , offer guests treats best enjoyed best sitting around a reception bonfire. And caramel apples, steaming hot chocolate, and gooey s’mores are guaranteed to warm the hearts of everyone!

 

Caramel Apple Favor - via evermine.com

Caramel Apple Favor – via evermine.com

 

Hot Chocolate Bar - via weddingchicks.com

Hot Chocolate Bar – via weddingchicks.com

 

 

Smores Favor - via bridalguide.com

Smores Favor – via bridalguide.com

 

From fun and playful to refined and stylish, the creative possibilities for a fall wedding are endless. We hope this guide inspires you to embrace the splendor and mood of the season!