I know we’re here to talk about your wedding so let’s dive right into preparing for this exciting time in your life. I’ve heard it said, “Enjoy the doing and not the done,” for the wedding day will come and go, but the time you spend planning and preparing with your fiancé, friends, and family will be a blessing that lasts a lifetime.
Colors & Overall Ambiance
One of the first places to start when planning a wedding is choosing your colors. This is a foundational element that impacts all other decisions. From choosing fabric and floral arrangements to the whole look and feel of the experience for you and your guests on your special day.
Since you and your intended have chosen a Fall Wedding, you likely enjoy the colors found in nature in your area of the globe. And yet, we can always push the envelope if our personal style deviates from the “expected” or traditional choices.
Let’s start by looking at what’s trending this year in Fashion. Pantone’s Color Fashion Report for 2024-2025 is a helpful resource. Published by the Pantone Color Institute, this is a forward-looking, aesthetically pleasing showcase of colors from neutrals to brights, classic to trendy, and the always popular colors that occur in nature.
Once you’ve chosen your colors, decided on the attire for your attendants, and have an idea of the overall ambiance that you want to create, let’s look at some seasonal elements that can complement what you imagine for your day. And before we start, remember that rustic doesn’t necessarily mean inexpensive and luxury doesn’t always mean high-priced. And for those who are budget conscious there are many ways to cut costs. Finding friends and family with flower gardens, or a venue with their own eucalyptus tree, can save a good chunk of change.
Florals & Greenery
If you want a more designer, curated look, you’ll want to go with florals, greenery, and decorative elements that are equated with opulence, luxury, and glamor. You’ll likely choose richer colors like burgundy, deep green, dark blue, or rust colors with gold accents, for example. Consider dahlias, lisianthus (rose-like), garden roses, celosia, snapdragons, ranunculus, and lilies for a start. Italian ruscus, eucalyptus,
Looking for a country-vintage, casual, or more cozy atmosphere? Then using softer colors and those that regularly occur in nature. Think about sunflowers, asters, daisies, straw flowers, astrantia, clematis or hydrangea. For greenery consider ferns of all shapes and sizes – especially the dainty ones – as well as eucalyptus, willow, clematis, ornamental grasses, and herbs such as rosemary.
Of course all of these flowers and greenery can be mixed and matched into an almost limitless array of bouquets, centerpieces, sprays, and decorative pieces for any style. And all you have to do is search the internet to find something that will bring your imagination to life.
Pumpkins & Gourds – The Symbol of Fall
For almost any look, you can incorporate one of the best nods to Fall, the gourd or pumpkin. From very small hand-held gourds to larger pumpkins, they come in all shapes and sizes, and can be used in a variety of ways throughout your wedding venue. From the aisle to the altar and tables to a beverage station. Everyone loves a theme-based photo backdrop for you and your guests to capture the memories of the day. The ideas are endless.
Create arrangements and vignettes with candles, greenery, florals, and decor, or even use the pumpkins for place cards. From rustic to opulent and everything in between, the humble casperita (white mini pumpkin) will add to the warm, loving atmosphere that is a vital part of any wedding day.
Pumpkins are versatile – they can be painted, adorned, carved, added to centerpieces, table settings and combined with any other decorative element. Use them as planters for succulents or a vase for a floral arrangement. It is a beautiful way to bring color, texture, and nostalgia to any wedding to make the day even more memorable.
Do you favor a monochromatic wedding? The most common weddings tend to use hues of white or ivory, however, you may see a wedding based on any color, including many associated with the Fall season. Creating anything from an extravagant to a rustic look is easy with a touch of white, gold, or silver paint, for example.
Anything you can dream, the pumpkin can do. Explore the possibilities of this humble and beloved seasonal favorite. From our family to yours, we wish you a wonderful day of cherished moments and lifelong memories.
~Autumn Harvest Pumpkins
