Here are three alternatives to the typical Fall wedding décor options.
1. Decorate with the Natural Textures of Autumn
Your Fall wedding ideas can simply celebrate the natural landscape of the season by integrating its varied woodland textures. For example, you can incorporate delicate branches or seed pods into your centerpieces or use hemp and twine within your decorations. In the same vein, Real Simple magazine suggests personalizing Fall place settings by wrapping strips of burlap and kraft paper place cards around napkins.
There are also other decor elements you can work into your wedding that reflect the season’s ambiance in more subtle ways. Since it's the harvest season, any grains like wheat and millet might add atmosphere. Dried greenery and flowers, figs, and warm candlelight can also add the sublime textures and touches of Fall. Lastly, you can consider the use of ripe fruit in your arrangements for a sumptuous touch.
2. Use the Hues of Fall for a Classy Color Palette
Experts agree that you do not have to use oranges and browns for your Fall wedding theme. Instead, just think warm tones. For instance, a color palette of ivory and gold works well with the season. You can also try colors like plum, aubergine, cypress, mossy green, and shades of red. If you have your heart set on a brown, try mocha or cappuccino hues to get away from the overused chocolate color-scheme.
3. Take Advantage of the Seasonal Traditions
We suggest three other ways to bring the natural elements of Fall into your wedding ideas: by taking advantage of the clear skies, dark nights, and ambiance lighting. Perhaps a venue with large windows or a patio will bring the outdoors in. You can also use soft twinkling lights and an abundance of candles to create a romantic atmosphere on a dark, clear night. If your venue has a fireplace, use herbs and fir cones to scent the room and be intentional to create cozy corners for your guests to gather around the fire.
You can also weave traditional elements of Fall through your menu, offering cider on tap, or serving the hors d'oeuvres in a hollowed-out squash. A warm, cozy feel can also be accomplished by presenting a s’mores bar or a hot cocoa bar for your guests. These subtle offerings, remind us of Fall without making the entire theme a Fall one.
As you plan your special day, we hope that all the natural beauty of autumn can be used to fit the vision you had when you chose this beautiful season for your wedding!
This post was written by the team at Chateau Polonez, one of Houston's best places to have a fall wedding!
