45 Fall Wedding Ideas For A Stunning Autumn Affair
45 Fall Wedding Ideas For A Stunning Autumn Affair
Pumpkin-Lined Aisle
Frame your walk down the aisle with a subtle fall aesthetic. Mix and match different pumpkin shapes and sizes for effortless, farm-like charm, and add seasonal greenery at the base to blend.
Towering Fall Foliage
Go full foliage in all the right ways with towering table arrangements that don’t need blooms to be bright and beautiful.
Seasonal Décor
Editor's Advice: "For a nod to the season without breaking your color palette, look for creamy white Baby Boo or Cinderella pumpkins." —Lara Casey, Southern Weddings Editor in Chief
Garden-Fresh Fall Wreaths
Touches of greenery on the venue exterior gave guests a hint of the full fall foliage décor to come.
Textured & Tonal Accessories
Even the most traditional of brides can’t resist a bit of texture in the name of fall fashion. Add rich tones to your look through autumn accessories, like velvet shoes or shoulder wraps.
Fondant Foliage
Simple, yet statement-worthy, this cake’s edible gold leaves give a goddess-like ambiance. See more on Pinterest.
An Open Air Celebration
Madelyn and Chad made the most of the lakeside grounds, celebrating with dinner and dancing in the autumn outdoors.
Edible Decor
Watch out for hungry guests. A display of seasonal fruit can not only help fill corners, but it can also look good enough to eat.
Seasonal Beverages
Have fun with fall flavor. Incorporate seasonal punches, ciders, and cocktails for a bar that goes above and beyond.
Colorful Corners and Columns
While there’s no need to overdue florals, sometimes it’s the small spots that make the biggest impact. Frame corners and columns in high traffic areas with jewel tones to bring autumn elegance to often overlooked spaces.
Deeply Seasonal Ceremony Arch
You can incorporate an autumnal ceremony arch in a variety of venues. From outdoor spaces to banquet halls, a focal point this dramatic will bring an air of romance no matter where it goes.
Texas Beer Bar
Guests sampled of some of Texas’s best beers at a hand-selected beer bar after the ceremony.
Pretty Leaf Hair Piece
Pampas Grass Pizazz
One part avant-garde, one part boho chic, a bit of pampas grass can upgrade any arrangement, from tabletop displays and aisle ends to bouquets.
The Bride and Groom
Believe it or not, these two met on a photo shoot with the very photographers that captured their wedding day. JoPhoto photographers Jo and Kathleen had hired Madelyn as a model for a photo shoot in Charleston. As fate would have it, Chad was also working the shoot as a videographer. After two years long distance and a move from Georgia to Tennessee, Chad made it official and Madelyn said “yes.”
Even Their Precious Pup’s Leash is Perfectly Color Coordinated
It doesn’t get more adorable than a wedding pup adorned in autumn floral… unless you add these two dapper ring bearers, that is.
Add An Apple or Two
Use apples to accompany serving displays for a simple (and budget-friendly) way to incorporate the bounty of the harvest season.
Floral-Flanked Chairs
Mixed Red and Amber Stemware
Mix-and-match glassware in red and amber hues makes for a warm, inviting tabletop that’s anything but boring.
Metallic Glamour
Elevate the season’s natural drama by dressing tabletops with metallic touches and romantic candles.
Subtle Seasonal Nods
Don’t bypass the simplest nods to the season. A well-placed leaf can take flight when it finds just the right spot within your design.
Bourbon Bar
As stately as it is warming, a bourbon bar not only offers a Southern beverage station for guests, but it also grants the opportunity for mixed metals, leather details, and autumn accents.
Lantern-Lined Walkway
Whether you’re getting hitched in a historic house, your childhood home, or a swanky hotel, there’s nothing like a well-styled entryway. Illuminate walkways with lanterns and seasonal foliage for a warm guest welcome.
Romantic Warmth of Fall
With heavenly white wedding details throughout, this outdoor farm wedding style could be incorporated into any season. Soft scarfs and autumn candles fit in perfectly with the airy, crisp white ambiance for fall brides.
Cheers to the vendor team that brought this romantic wedding day style to life:
Photography: Luke and Cat Photography
Location: V8 Ranch in Boling, Texas
Planning and Design: Two Be Wed
Rentals: Johanna Terry Events
Linens: House of Hough
Hair and Makeup: Hey Lovely Makeup
Florals: Bramble and Bee
Stationery: Half Moon Lettering
Dress: JLM Couture
Dress Boutique: Now and Forever Bridal Boutique
Cake: Buttercup Houston
Ribbon: Silk and Willow
Engagement Ring: Henri Daussi
Ring Box: The Mrs. Box
Goblets: Crate and Barrel
China: Mix of Crate and Barrel and World Market
Autumnal Hair Accessories
Add a touch of autumn to your updo with a floral hair piece full of warm colors.
Love Is In The Air
Kelly and Dylan embraced the chilly autumn air by offering guests scarfs wrapped for the occasion.
Autumnal Ensemble
Planning a formal fall affair? There are simple ways to infuse a classic groom’s look with rich autumn color. Try a glowing cymbidium orchid boutonniere for a small but impactful upgrade.
Golden Pumpkin Place Cards
Pre-dinner pumpkins placed on top of dark linens look especially nice in gold.
Suspended Foliage
Refined Leather Accents
Consider gathering relaxed textures that make a statement in your outdoor design. Here, gracefully handsome leather details garnish dishes to create a sense of refined fall comfort.
Mixed Florals and Metallics
While we welcome a tablescape with scattered floral and metallic elements, it’s even lovelier when the two elements get a bit more intimate.
Feather Finishes
Layer on the texture with feather finishes. Menus adorned with a feather tuft is simple way to style guests’ plates.
Nearly Naked Cake
Let those cake layers peak through. Naked cakes fit perfectly into a celebration full of texture and rustic touches.
Apple Tealight Candles
We love candles at weddings, but turning apples into candle holders is a new way to really set the mood and light up the night. Not to mention, they smell incredible.
Velvet Statement Pieces
Cooler weather opens wardrobe doors to texture, especially toward the end of the season. Layer velvet into the bride or groom’s look with statement pieces.
Rustic Ceremony Accents
Country chic was made for cool-weather celebrations. Line your ceremony space with well-placed wood and rustic vases for a natural yet elegant aisle.
Free-Spirited Fall Blooms
Warm colors work wonders with a blend of roses, orchids, ranunculus, blue thistle, and foraged fall greenery.
Rustic Natural Elements
The fall season is the perfect time to take advantage of wedding textiles. Add a bit of Southwestern flare by pairing tribal table runners with rustic centerpieces.
The Bride and Groom
Kelly and Dylan fell for the North Carolina countryside while enjoying the mountains with family. When the two decided to say “I do,” creating a wow-worthy mountain destination wedding was a no brainer.
Terracotta-Colored Table Linens
Work earthy tones and rust shades into your color palette. These hues look especially nice paired with wooden textures and string lights.
Pine Cone Boutonniere
There’s nothing better than an unexpected pine cone in an autumn design, especially when it's pinned to a well-dressed groom.
Gem Toned Tablescape
Pops of purple and deep jewel hues continued into the reception, with full, fall centerpieces featured at each dinner table.
Fireplace Focal Point
Amp up the comfort level during cocktail hour by making the most of a venue’s fireplace. Use candles, greenery, and a touch of florals for a relaxing space for guests to catch up and keep warm.
Illuminated Installation
Bring the outdoors in with a ceiling display that takes the trend to new heights. Add floating teacup candles to bring warmth and elegance to the falling leaves.
Copper Elements
Welcome a change from more traditional metallics with cooper accents that complement candles and seasonal accessories with flair.
Whether you’re having a casual ceremony in the cool, crisp outdoors or a rustic and chic wedding in a barn, these fall wedding ideas will help you pull off your big day in style.