25 Fall Wedding Ideas That Make the Case for Autumn Nuptials
We found the coziest wedding ideas for your country celebration.
Did you know that October is the most popular month to get married, followed by September? That’s right, the most in-demand wedding season isn’t spring or summer...it’s fall. (If you don’t believe us, just check those save-the-dates piling up in your mailbox.) And if you’re in the market for ingenious fall wedding ideas to make the most of your own big day, you’ve come to the right place.
It’s plain as day to see why the season is so popular for nuptials. First and foremost, autumn’s not-too-hot-but-not-too-cold temperatures allow for comfortable outdoor ceremonies and receptions. The season also pairs naturally with plenty of other celebration favorites: fall cocktail recipes, delicious fall appetizers, and, of course, pie recipes for dessert. Then, there’s all the opportunities to incorporate foliage and the changing of the leaves into your fall wedding decor. You can pose for portraits amongst the trees, choose a gorgeous fall centerpiece design for your dining tables, and even carry a foliage-filled fall wedding bouquet down the aisle. Festive fall fruit (think: apples, figs, persimmons and more) can also get a second shelf life as surprisingly gorgeous personalized place settings or escort card holders.
To inspire your own wedding, we’ve rounded up some of our all-time favorite fall wedding ideas in the list below. You’ve found love with your partner and you’ve selected a wedding date—now prepare to fall in love with the best decor, photography, and color palette ideas to make your celebration pop.
Include a Cozy Fall Cocktail Lounge
Rich materials such as fur, velvet, and leather are the perfect materials to incorporate into a cocktail lounge at a fall wedding. Designed by Shannon Wellington, this sweet set-up includes florals by Fresh Designs Florist and furniture courtesy of Maggpie.
Serve Pie for Dessert
Not feeling a fall wedding cake? Serve up delicious slices of pie for dessert instead.
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Photo: Angie Wilson
Exchange Vows Under a Foliage-Filled Arch
Floral arches always make for a romantic setting for a wedding ceremony. Make yours especially festive with the addition of seasonal leaves and branches.
Photo: Love Tree Studios
Add in Plaid
Plaid is the perfect pattern motif for a cozy fall wedding. Add in touches of the pattern on your tablescapes and in paper details, such as your invitations and escort cards.
Opt for Foliage-Filled Centerpieces
Stems of leaves turning with the season are the perfect accent for your fall wedding centerpieces. This beautiful arrangement was created by Southern Blooms.
Dress Your Bridesmaids in Velvet
The rich texture and subtle sheen of velvet bridesmaid dresses make them a great way to celebrate fall in your wedding fashion choices—especially when you opt for a seasonally-inspired hue such as copper or taupe.
Adorn Your Seating Chart With Autumn Florals
Your wedding seating chart is the perfect opportunity for a major decor moment because all of your guests will interact with it. For a fall wedding, adorn it with an explosion of blooms in autumn hues, as Fresh Designs Florist did here.
Ride a Tractor to the Ceremony Site
If you're marrying on a farm, why not take advantage of the equipment? A tractor-driven hay ride is ultimate country way for you and your bridesmaids to arrive at the ceremony site.
Greet Guests with Apple Cider
Even your drinks can get in on the fall wedding fun! Especially when you park a serve-yourself apple cider bar at the entrance of your ceremony or cocktail hour.
Float Escort Cards in a Bobbing Station
Here's a fun fall-inspired way to help your wedding guests find their seats: Attach their names and seat assignments to fresh apples, then float the fruits in a faux bobbing station.
Pose For Portraits Amongst The Leaves
Pictures with your wedding party while you're surrounded by the colors of the season are an obvious must for any fall wedding.
Serve a Rustic Grazing Table
Make cocktail hour at your wedding instantly more delicious with a serve-yourself fall harvest grazing table full of meats, cheese, fruit, and nuts. This one was created by Jungle Oven.
Wear a Tweed Suit
Grooms and groomsmen, take note: It's okay to have fun with your fabric! A tweed suit or blazer will help keep you warm at an outdoor celebration, and will also help you get into the autumn spirit.
Choose a Naked Wedding Cake
A semi-naked wedding cake is the perfect end-of-the-night treat for a rustic fall wedding. Adorn with deep red fruits and serve alongside apple cider donuts for an extra festive look.
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Marry in a Sunflower Field
Take advantage of sunflower season and host your wedding in a blooming sunflower field.
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Direct Guests With a Fall Ceremony Sign
A wood welcome sign—captured by Eden Day Photography—adds an instant homey vibe to your ceremony, especially when it's advertising open seating.
Use Leaves to Show Off Your Rings
It's practically sinful not to incorporate the stunning, color-changing fall foliage into your wedding photo shoot, but think outside the box. Lauren Fair Photography captured this amazingly autumnal shot of wedding rings atop calligraphy leaves.
Opt for Simple Fall Table Linens
Minimalism and fall marry well with this cool table contrast, made possible by rust-colored napkins against white plates and tablecloths.
Play Up the Outdoors With Your Fall Wedding Decor
It's hard to compete with the great outdoors, but this open-air ceremony setup perfectly plays off the natural elements. Shot by Cork Creative, the stunning scene melds rustic and bohemian touches thanks to the flower-covered arch, barrels, and tasteful pumpkins.
Carry a Fall Wedding Bouquet
Ask your florist to incorporate fall foliage into your bouquet, and let the colors of the leaves inspire the rest of the blooms.
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