June may be the most popular month to get married, but we’re head over heels for nuptials that take place in the cool, crisp days of September, October and November. (We can already hear the sound of leaves crunching beneath our feet.) So, if you’re planning on getting hitched in the autumn months, we’ve curated 21 fall wedding ideas that go way beyond the pumpkin.
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21 Fall Wedding Ideas We’re Absolutely Loving
1. Long-sleeve Gowns
As the weather cools down, there’s more opportunity to add some statement fabric to your dress. Just look at those boho bell sleeves. Swoon.
Photography: Alisha Siegel
2. All-over Beading
A beaded dress in July? Great idea if you want to faint on the dance floor. Come fall, though, cooler temps mean you can handle the weight of all that sparkly bling. Plus, it’s a trend we’re seeing everywhere.
Photography: Studio By Ana Lui
Venue: Finca Son Berga
Wedding Planner: Events by L
3. Jewel-toned Bridal Parties
Your friends will love the color palette and texture options, and your nieces, nephews and godchildren will look too cute for words.
Photography: Alisha Siegel
4. Prairie Grass Bunches
Who needs a million pumpkins and gourds screaming “IT’S FALL!” when you can elegantly kick off the autumn soirée with some simple prairie and wheat grass statement clusters?
Photography: Alisha Siegel
5. Macramé Headpiece
Everything is macramé-chic this season. And what’s more appropriate while tying the knot than a delicate knotted textile on your person? Sweet metaphor? Check. Graceful, unique detail? Check.
Photography: Sam Wilde Photography
6. Macramé Bouquet Ribbons
When something works, it works. Add notes of this crafty look as many places as makes sense. (Which, hint, is a lot.)
Photography: Sam Wilde Photography
7. Macramé Cakes
…We bet you weren’t thinking macramé on your cake, but this three-tiered dessert from Michelle Doyon in Austin, Texas, is an example of how a little inspiration can go a long way.
Photography: Nikk Nguyen
Cake: Michelle's Patisserie
8. Warm Brown Suits
Suits are a great way to punch up your event’s color palette, and we love how a brown suit can bring so much warmth to your photos—especially one that’s vintage-inspired and with some texture.
Photography: Alisha Siegel
9. Textured Bouquets In Deep Reds
Let the color of the leaves changing inspire your bouquet with deeper, saturated hues. It brings out a moodier vibe that a fall wedding can certainly handle.
Photography: Alisha Siegel
10. Velvet Bouquet Bows
Summer is all about easy-breezy. In fall, though, we cozy up and bring on the textures. Adding luxe velvet accents around your bouquet is an easy way to add depth to the entire tableau.
Photography: Alisha Siegel
11. Dried Flower Tablescapes
We are loving these moody fall notes brought on by dark wood, ornate candle holders and nearly-dried flowers. It’s also something that most of your guests probably haven’t seen before.
Photography: Alisha Siegel
12. Mossy Accents
Another easy way to add texture and ambience to your photos is using moss. Is your photographer doing close-up wedding band shots? Have them set your rings on some moss to add depth to the photos.
Photography: Wild Rumpus Photography
Jewelry: Yuzu Boutique
13. Harvest-inspired Table Numbers
Throwing a barn fete? Honor the farm-to-table philosophy by using seasonal crops as your table numbers. “Anyone else at the fennel table?”
Photography: Alisha Siegel
14. Shovel-to-table Service
And if you really want to remind your guests where their food came from, get creative with the white-glove service.
Photography: Studio By Ana Lui
Venue: Finca Son Berga
Wedding Planner: Events by L
Catering: Jardin Catering
15. Autumn-inspired Cake Toppers
Deep, warm reds pack so much of a visual punch on their own, you don’t need much more to make your cake a showstopper.
Photography: Alisha Siegel
16. Falling Leaves Place Cards
Create a *moment* for guests upon arrival. These incredible blooms made of silk organza in bright coral tones against wisteria and tree bark accents were crafted by Jennifer Brisman, Mark Rose and Atlas Floral.
Event planner: Jennifer Brisman
Flowers: Atlas Floral
Designer: Mark Rose
17. Floating Chandeliers
Utilize your lighting options to create atmosphere. We love these hanging chandeliers that shimmer brighter as the sun sets.
Photography: Studio By Ana LuiVenue: Finca Son Berga
Wedding Planner: Events by L
Deco: Bombillas y Flores
Florist: Es Brot
18. Thoughtful Fairy Lighting
We’ve seen our fair share of fairy lighting, but when placed deliberately with the space, the effects can create something out of a, well, fairy tale.
Photography: Studio By Ana LuiVenue: Finca Son Berga
Wedding Planner: Events by L
Deco: Bombillas y Flores
Florist: Es Brot
19. The Undone Do
Stylist Ashley Petty’s look here manages to be both relaxed and formal. We can totally see this bride opting for a flowy veil.
Hair: Ashley Petty
Photography: @tellthebirds
20. The Undone Do With Bling
Bride Tomi Obebe also wears an undone “updo.” In this case, she added a glamorous statement headpiece.
Photography: @sydneyblong
21. White Pumpkins
OK, we put the kibosh on bright-orange spooky gourds, but it is their season after all…
Photographer: @sarah_and_brent
Makeup: @beautybybrismith
Florals: @idewflowers
Models: @lexyraye, @therealblakeharper