Vibrant colors, a cozy atmosphere, original wedding photos: there are so many great reasons to celebrate your union in the fall. Discover all the reasons to say "I do" in this season.
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Table of Contents
- Why Get Married in the Fall?
- Announcing Your Fall Wedding
- Our Fall Wedding Decoration Ideas
- What to Wear for a Fall Wedding
- The Fall Wedding Meal
- A Fall Wedding Photoshoot
- In Summary
1. Why Get Married in the Fall?
Fall is often not the first choice for engaged couples, yet it’s an excellent time to say "I do." Here are three good reasons to choose fall for your wedding.
a. A More Economical Wedding
Spring and summer weddings are frequently favored, leading to overbooked vendors. Booking a venue can be done up to 2 years in advance! Caterers, florists, bridal designers, and wedding planners are also very busy during these seasons.
Fall is quieter: it will be easier to secure your dream venue… and less expensive. Similarly, vendors have lighter schedules: less in demand, they will have more time to dedicate to organizing your special day.
They may also offer off-season rates: ideal for couples with a small budget.
b. Faster Administrative Procedures
Ceremony locations (the church/place of worship and the town hall) are less in demand in the fall compared to summer. Thus, it will be easier to find a wedding date that suits you. Similarly, administrative procedures should be faster.
c. An Inspiring Season
With its warm colors, fall is full of inspiration to enhance your big day. You can set up rustic wedding tables in shades of red, orange, and terracotta in your reception hall, imagine wedding photos enhanced by autumn light, offer a wedding meal with warm and comforting dishes… So many lovely ideas to plan the most beautiful wedding.
2. Announcing Your Fall Wedding
Your choice is made: you’re saying "I do" in the fall. What invitation to choose to announce your union? Here’s a small selection of trendy designs for the season.
On the Marie-Louise wedding invitation, soft terracotta tones, delicate golden finishes, and real dried flowers come together. A perfect mix and match to reveal a fall wedding ceremony with a bohemian chic or Regency core theme.
With its colorful wildflower crown, the Gabriella wedding invitation will be perfect for describing a bohemian or rustic wedding, right in the midst of Indian Summer
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Copper lettering, a delicate crown of dried flowers, kraft-like paper: the Copper Flowers wedding invitation will gently share your beautiful fall day.
For chic fall weddings, opt for a design with golden finishes, such as the gold-enhanced botanical crown of the Tosca wedding invitation, the bohemian composition of the Ambrosia model, or the contemporary elegance of the Paola invitation, adorned with dried flowers.
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3. Our Fall Wedding Decoration Ideas
a. Flowers
Thanks to the mild temperatures of September and October, flowers last longer. The bridal bouquet, flower crowns, and other decorations will easily last until the day after your big day.
Anemones, dahlias, cyclamens, autumn foliage, and dried flowers are queens of the season. Ranunculus, hellebores, carnations, and roses are also favored. Play with autumn colors, mixed with flowers in softer shades like pale pink or peach..
Place these floral arrangements on your wedding tables, around the aisles during the wedding ceremony, in the reception room…
b. Table Decoration
Draw inspiration from autumn colors to enhance your wedding tables: rust, ochre, brown, terracotta, orange… Be sure to apply these colors sparingly and pair them with lighter tones like ecru, linen, off-white, or beige. Check Pinterest for inspiration!
Imagine floral centerpieces: elegant anemone bouquets placed on wooden blocks or beautiful glass bottles adorned with dried flowers. You can also choose scented candles, perhaps enhanced with an elegant silk ribbon. The iconic seasonal pumpkin can also be customized! Reimagine it in a chic version with gold, white, lace, or raffia.
Add pinecones, a few leaves and dried flowers, glass jars… Choose your table decoration elements based on your wedding theme. Incorporate chic elements like golden candles, feathers to give a bohemian touch to your decor…
Don’t forget your table stationery. Place cards, table numbers, menus, guest favors… Play with these paper elements in your table decoration. For example, place place cards between wooden logs, table numbers surrounded by pinecones…
To keep guests warm throughout the evening, place tartan blankets or comfortable throws on the back of each chair.
4. What to Wear for a Fall Wedding?
A long-sleeve wedding dress is ideal for fall. Brides who prefer to show their arms can, however, play with accessories by adding gloves or a cape, depending on the desired style. Choose rich and warm materials such as mikado silk or duchess satin.
The bohemian chic wedding jumpsuit is also suitable for a fall wedding. Opt for the long version, with flowing pants and seasonal tones.
Adopt nature-inspired hues, from your outfit to your shoes: iridescent pink, nude, terracotta, white, gold, or champagne.
For shoes, sandals or pumps are trendy year-round. However, you can take advantage of the season to wear wedding boots. If you’ve chosen a rustic or country chic theme, you might even dare to wear cowboy boots!
The groom can opt for an elegant three-piece suit, warmer and, if needed, complemented by a coat.
5. The Fall Wedding Meal
Match your wedding menu with the season using autumn fruits and vegetables. Vibrant colors make their way onto your guests' plates and comforting dishes are a must. Mushrooms, squashes, apples, pears, figs, and grapes can be served from starter to dessert, in mousses, purees, roasted, and more.
The golden rule: opt for fresh, seasonal products. Pair these dishes with sourdough or rustic bread.
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6. A Fall Wedding Photoshoot
Nature dons its most beautiful colors in fall: a paradise for any wedding photographer! Leaves in soft blends of red, orange, and yellow will create the most beautiful backdrop for your wedding photos.
Few props are needed to enhance a photoshoot in nature. A stunning arch decorated with fresh fall flowers, thistles, and dried maple leaves will make a perfect background for a beautiful couple photo… just like a simple sunset with brilliant red and orange tones, or a sunflower field before they fade for the winter (until late October).
If the day turns out rainy, an umbrella will add charm to your wedding photos.
7. In Summary
a. What color for a fall wedding?
Autumn colors are a wonderful source of inspiration for your union. Red, yellow, orange, and other warm tones will be perfect for your "I do" in this season. Pair them with natural elements to create a rustic wedding theme, or with delicate golden finishes for a chic wedding stationery.
b. How to dress for a fall wedding?
Warm and natural tones are perfect for a fall wedding guest outfit: burgundy, ochre, pine green… Choose soft materials like wool, silk, or velvet to stay comfortable without being cold. The long-sleeve dress, one-sleeve dress, or tailored jumpsuit are ideal for the season, complemented by fashion accessories to keep you warm: a stole, a cape…
c. What flowers for a fall wedding?
Hier zijn enkele ideeën voor seizoensgebonden bloemen, ideaal voor een herfstviering:
- • Dahlias,
- • Roses,
- • Sunflowers (until October),
- • Thistles,
- • Carnations,
- • Autumn Camellias,
- • Amaryllis,
- • Pampas grass,
- • Berries (rose hips, pepper, eucalyptus, viburnum, hypericum…)
