Something about a cozy fall wedding just feels special. Maybe it's all the warm, rich tones like amber and evergreen that you can use or the opportunities for seasonal touches like a hot chocolate bar or s'mores kits. No matter what theme you're considering for your celebration, you'll find inspiration to make it your own in some of our favorite fall wedding ideas for everything from the tabletop to your bridal bouquet.
First things first: Pick and book a wedding venue. It will set the tone for your fall wedding and serve as your starting point for planning. It may even influence your wedding color palette. Those colors will guide all your other decor decisions, from invitations to floral arrangements and table linens. It can be beautiful to choose fall wedding colors that complement the natural landscape, like rich browns, burgundy, burnt orange, and deep green, especially for an outdoor fall wedding. You can opt for dried foliage instead of fresh flowers to bring texture to the tablescapes and add shimmering accents by way of brass or silver candleholders and flatware. Remember to be mindful of the weather. Setting out blankets or space heaters to keep guests comfortable is a thoughtful gesture, especially in the late fall.
Indoor fall weddings can really play into the cozy factor of the season with moody lighting and seasonal refreshments. Offer festive foods and warm fall drinks like spiked cider. You can keep table settings simple with a few orange mums and votives, or play up the elegance with collected candlestick holders and amber glassware. And of course, don't shy away from incorporating a few pumpkins displays here and there.
Whether your style is rustic, boho, or minimalist, we've rounded up creative fall wedding ideas to help kickstart your autumnal mood board. You just might want to want to pin them all!
Let Soft Colors Pop
Try playing with muted colors for a rustic fall wedding tablescape. Here, soft grays mix stand out against a natural wood tabletop and are accented by the glint of polished copper flatware. Meanwhile, soft natural grasses spill over a textural table runner and peek out of each place setting.
Make It Look Effortless
Breezy linen and a simple fall table runner of pears and greenery look effortless and welcoming. Hang an iron candelabra for added ambiance.
Lean Into the Season
Skip the jack-o'-lanterns and cobwebs, but keep the hay bales, caramel apples, pumpkin piles, and fall flower arrangement for a fall wedding that's peak October fun.
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Break Out All the Candles
For a rehearsal dinner or intimate indoor reception, this fresh green garland accented with simple pillar candles, taper candles, and mini white pumpkins makes an elegant statement.
Set Out Apple Place Cards
On a budget? Fresh (or faux) apples make darling place card holders. Complete the harvest theme with burlap and kraft paper accents and fresh herbs.
Make Boho Pumpkin Centerpieces
For a laid-back bohemian fall wedding, try white pumpkin planters filled with succulents. They subtly nod to the autumnal season without going full-on rustic.
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Brighten Up Pumpkins
This cheery, modern fall tablescape plays into the theme while staying true to the bride and groom's colorful spirit. Peppy pink, peachy orange, and white pumpkins create a table runner that's seasonal but less familiar and expected when paired with fuchsia linens and gold flatware.
Create Understated Elegance
For fall weddings, deep jewel tone colors often fit the vibe best. We like how this table setting looks light and fresh but on-theme at the same time thanks to the beautiful balance of delicate greenery with saturated deep red and pink flowers.
Choose a Refined Rustic Setting
Naturally, a barn setting is one of the most idyllic backdrops for a fall wedding. One way to elevate a rustic location is with metallic wedding chair decorations and tabletop choices, like chargers and candleholders.
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Send Soft, Subdued Invites
Set the tone for a simple fall wedding from the get-go with a modern stationary suite in muted earthy tones and soft shapes. We love the botanical motif on this stationary suite's wax seal.
Carry a Natural, Tonal Bouquet
An organic arrangement of fall leaves, grasses, and wildflowers would look so charming for a casual outdoor fall wedding. You can carry through the choices to your wedding party's personal flowers, including corsages and boutonnieres, and the tabletop arrangements at your reception.
Consider Jewel-Toned Corsages
These sweet and seasonal corsages using fall flowers would look stunning against black tuxes for a more formal affair. Burgundy ranunculus steal the show, while subdued lamb's ear softens the flower's rich color.
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Go for Classic Elegance
If you're after a refined, elegant atmosphere, take inspiration from this classic arrangement set in an aged brass vessel and featuring peachy roses, red carnations, and orange mums.
Choose Earthy-Hued Corsages
Rust-colored mums, pampas grass, and eucalyptus make for a simple yet very seasonal and colorful corsage.
Serve a Seasonal co*cktail
Offer at least one drink with a seasonal twist, like these caramel apple mimosas. Apple cider mixes well with whiskey and rum, or you could serve hot mulled wine straight from a slow cooker if you're taking a DIY approach.
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Cut a Dramatic Cake
A dark green cake is the perfect foundation for simple evergreen florals. We love this look for a late fall wedding, especially if the vibe is moody and dramatic.
