How to plan an autumn wedding
Autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons in which to get married. With milder temperatures and gorgeous autumn colours, it’s no wonder so many couples choose to tie the knot between September and November.
In terms of wedding design, there’s so much to take inspiration from. You could consider the great outdoors and introduce rich autumn colours into your theme. And you could spoil your guests with heart-warming food and drink to suit the cooler months.
Here are our ideas on how to plan an autumn wedding:
Wedding Venue
Autumn in the UK is often still warm and sunny, so don’t rule out an outdoor event. It’s just worth having contingencies in place, should the weather turn cold or wet. A traditional country hotel with gorgeous grounds would be ideal or you could consider getting married abroad where the sunshine is guaranteed and prices tend to be cheaper at this time of year.
Colour Theme
In terms of colours, there’s so much to take inspiration from at this time of year. We love rich red, gold, copper, crimson and forest green – everything you’d associate with autumn. The idea is to compliment the season and take on a richer and warmer palette.
Invitations
Drawing on the season, we suggest hints of nature in the design of your stationery, such as sycamore leaves, acorns and pressed flowers. There should be a hint of your colour theme as well, to give guests an idea of how your wedding will take shape.
Outfits
When choosing a dress, simple cream and ivory is always best for this time of year. Remember the season might be too cold for a strapless number, although gorgeous accessories like wraps, shawls or fake-fur boleros will help to keep you and your bridesmaids warm. Continue your chosen colour theme throughout your bridal party and consider complimentary gold accessories, in keeping with the season.
Flowers
Autumn flowers come in all shapes and sizes and there’s no shortage of options for your bouquets, buttonholes and decorations. Garden roses and hydrangeas are available at this time of year and can be complimented with Senecio, Rubus, Sages, Eucalyptus, Ivy and Rosemary. We also love Dahlia which comes in so many different forms and colours, including pinks, lilacs and purples.
Favours
Treat your guests to seasonal favours such as sachets of potpourri containing autumn scents. You could also offer homemade jam, preserves or chutney, decorating each jam jar with gorgeous, vintage fabric and ribbon. What about some pretty flower bulbs for your guests to plant, so they bloom next spring – representing your happy future together as husband and wife.
Decorations
When decorating your wedding breakfast tables, scatter pretty gold confetti in shapes of leaves and spray pine cones gold to use them as place name holders. You could also incorporate hints of nature in your favours, wedding cake and other stationery, such as menus and order of service booklets.
Food & Drink
Heart-warming food and drinks are always best for this time of year. What about a welcoming drink of mulled, spiced wine or warm apple cider? And for food you could have something like pumpkin soup for starters; beef or ham hock for mains and some sort of berry desert or cheese platter to finish. For your evening do, you could host a hog roast.
If you’d like some help with your wedding theme, let professional wedding planners like Sweet Days and Roses do everything for you. We can design and plan your entire wedding, ensuring your day looks beautiful and runs perfectly. Simply give us a call on 01745 823751 or email janey@sweetdaysandroses.co.uk.
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