Fall Decorating Ideas for Weddings

Fall is the perfect time for having a wedding. With nature in its full glory, there couldn't be a better time to get married! Read on for some fall decorating ideas for weddings...
Fall Decorating Ideas for Weddings
Fall is the most romantic time of the year to have a wedding. With the leaves on the trees changing colors from green to shades of red, orange and yellow, the countryside and gardens look like they are truly rejoicing! And what better way than celebrating the most important day of your life with this celebration of nature in its full bloom. A fall wedding can be very formal or even elegantly casual. It all depends on your choice. Let us look at some fall decorating ideas for weddings.

Fall Decorating Ideas For Weddings

There are a myriad of ideas for fall weddings. We all have an idea on how we want to go about the most special day in our life. After all, its not like we haven't thought about it! But if you haven't, here are some ideas to get you started.

Fall Wedding Colors
Choosing the right color can definitely set the right mood for a celebration. Fall represents change, and therefore if choosing one color is not enough for you, you can choose from a rainbow of colors like shades of red, burgundy, off white, bronze, gold, copper, wheat, pumpkin, mocha and marigold. These fall colors are synonymous with a feeling of warmth and coziness, which is very important in a fall wedding. Read on for more ideas on wedding color schemes.

Location
A wedding in a hotel ballroom is a classy affair, but try and think outside the box. Choose a location which lets you take advantage of the fall beauty. A vineyard or an orchard is the perfect setting for a fall wedding. Some other options include old barns and intimate inns which give a very 'happily after' fairytale effect. After all, on your special day you should feel like you are a beautiful princess or a handsome prince in a fairy tale! The right choice of a wedding venue can leave the couple and the guests with beautiful memories forever.

Fall Wedding Decorations

Here is a look at a variety of fall decorating tips which can be used for creating the perfect look for your wedding:
  • For fall wedding decorations, flowers play a very important role. There is a lot of choice for fall wedding flowers like roses, mini calla lily, daisies, sunflowers, roses, yarrows, hydrangea, mums, black magic, iris etc. Usually brides choose flowers which go with their color scheme. Beautiful wedding centerpieces can add that magic touch to your wedding decorations. For example, a centerpiece of sunflowers and mums is a simple yet elegant choice.
  • Besides flowers, using pumpkins for place cards is great for that added touch. You can do that by choosing small size pumpkins. Make a cut (not very deep) into the stem and stick the place cards with glue.
  • Fall leaves can also be used to decorate aisles and chairs. You can use different colored leaves and sprinkle them all over the venue. You can use either polyurethane or cloth leaves that are available at a variety of craft stores, or even natural leaves. But keep in mind that natural leaves can dry up soon. This is one of the best fall decorating ideas for weddings!
  • Nuts and fruits are a major part of the season and placing nuts in a hanging basket along with flowers make an interesting centerpiece. Another fall wedding decoration is having an arc made of dried leaves, dry grass, and haystack in the reception area which gives a very cozy and elegant feel.
  • If you have a vineyard as your location, then one of the best fall decorations for weddings, is having a wine theme. Having wine bottles custom labeled with the bride and grooms name can give it a very personal and unique touch. Keeping corkscrews and wine charms on the tables is a great way to enhance the theme. Read more on wedding themes.
  • Since it is harvest time, one of the fall decorating ideas is to include flowers and vegetables that are available in this season. This will give it a very earthy and natural feel making it truly one of the rarer fall decorating ideas for weddings.
Read more on: There are infinite options for fall decorating ideas for weddings. Using fall decorations to make your wedding colorful can be a great idea. But it is important to choose something that highlights the couples personality and taste. All you need is your creativity. Choosing fall decorating ideas does not have to be a daunting task, it can be fun and easy if you include your friends and family.

By Kritika Parwani
Published: 10/9/2009
 
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