As the vibrant hues of summer fade into the rich tones of fall, it’s the perfect time to embrace the beauty of autumn and fall wedding ideas for your wedding day! We love fall and all that it comes with, from cozy textures to warm color palettes to moody candlelight. The only thing we love more is seeing these elements seamlessly incorporated into our couples’ fall weddings!
As a team of passionate and experienced event professionals, we always keep up to date on the latest and greatest happening in the wedding industry. This includes the hottest fall wedding ideas and trends! In this post, we’re thrilled to share the latest fall wedding ideas that will help you curate a truly unforgettable celebration.
If you’re dreaming of a ceremony infused with the cozy charm of the season, read on for the ultimate fall inspiration!
- Rich, Earthy Colors with a Splash of Boldness
Fall is synonymous with a stunning spectrum of colors, from deep burgundies and burnt oranges to golden yellows and rustic browns. This season’s color palette is all about warmth and richness, reflecting the natural beauty of the surrounding environment. One way to put a twist on a traditional fall wedding color scheme is to incorporate a splash of bold color throughout your wedding design!
You might do this by infusing a bright marigold or lemon yellow into your wedding colors. Or perhaps a pop of fuchsia or magenta is more your style! Adding an unexpected burst of bold color will make your wedding design even more visually appealing with its creativity and uniqueness.
To implement these fall wedding ideas into your own big day, consider incorporating these hues into your personal floral, table centerpieces, and stationery and signage. The result will be a wedding that feels both luxurious and inviting!
- Nighttime Nuptials
As the sun starts to set earlier, fall is the perfect time to create a cozy and intimate atmosphere for your wedding ceremony. Consider setting your ceremony time to either be right at sunset or just after, so that you can tie the knot underneath the twinkling stars.
You can create an incredibly romantic setting for your nighttime ceremony by lining the aisle and altar with candles in various heights, shapes, and colors. Lanterns at the altar or hung from trees will serve to enhance the ceremony ambiance.
This is also the ideal opportunity to include cozy fall textures, like plush velvet cushions and knitted throws. You can set these on the guests’ ceremony chairs for maximum comfort and coziness.
Another fun fall wedding idea to include color and texture is to set a patterned rug either down the aisle or on the altar. This can help frame your ceremony space and tie in your wedding scheme even further!
Imagine saying your vows with the stars blinking on overhead and the soft amber glow of candlelight surrounding you and your loved ones. We can’t imagine anything dreamier!
Photography: Sterling Photography
- Comfort Cuisine
One of our favorite fall wedding ideas and trends unsurprisingly involves food! Our sister company and in-house caterer, John Michael Events, always does an incredible job of cooking up wonderful menus that are personalized to each couple’s unique taste. Whether you prefer classic dishes like Filet Mignon or something more out of the ordinary like Bourbon Grilled Shrimp Skewers, their team of culinary experts has got you covered!
What does this mean for fall? Hearty comfort food!
Autumn cuisine calls for seasonal flavors, like Maple Salmon, smoky Beef Brisket, Fully Loaded Mashed Potatoes or Roasted Sweet Potatoes. To complement these fall menu offerings, we encourage you to also consider dressing up your wedding bar! You could add limited edition fall flavors to your beverage menu, from pumpkin ales to red wines to apple cider cocktails.
A well-curated fall menu not only satisfies your guests but also complements the overall ambiance of your wedding. With the incredible cuisine that the John Michael Events team can create, your guests are sure to indulge in every bite!
- Seasonal Botanicals
This next fall wedding idea closely rivals our love for food! Since we are a botanical garden wedding venue, it’s only natural that we have a heart for nature and all things floral!
One of the greatest joys of an autumn wedding is the chance to enjoy the crisp, fresh air. If you’re getting married in Orlando in October and November, you and your loved ones can enjoy some of the best temperatures all year! It’s the golden opportunity to take advantage of the perfect fall weather by having an outdoor wedding.
Our team prides ourselves on maintaining pristine landscaping year-round and in correspondence with the season. For fall, this means blooms like dahlias, chrysanthemums, and marigolds, which will complement your autumn color palette beautifully. No matter where you go on our property, you’ll be surrounded by lush botanicals, starting with your ceremony on our Gazebo Lawn and then transitioning into our main gardens and Grand Pavilion for cocktail hour and reception. At every turn, you’ll find a picturesque backdrop for your wedding photos that also create a charming setting for your big day.
- Holiday Accents
The autumn season brings fall holidays! If you’re big into Halloween, you might consider incorporating fun touches that reflect the spooky spirit, like an orange, black, and white motif or jack o’lanterns. You could even go all out with a themed Hallo-wedding!
If your vibe leans more towards the harvest season, you could plan for more subtle fall accents, like falling leaf confetti for guests to sprinkle over you during your recessional or burlap table runners. Your reception table centerpieces may include mini pumpkins or gourds, or other autumn vegetables, like ears of corn, to mimic a cornucopia.
Fall provides a rich canvas for details like these that reflect your unique style as a couple!
Fall Wedding Ideas at Celebration Gardens:
Celebration Gardens is Orlando’s premier botanical garden wedding and event venue, located in Winter Park, FL. Our Wedding Gazebo, Intimate Pavilion, Grand Pavilion, and lush gardens provide a seamless flow from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception. We also offer all-inclusive event packages to make planning as simple and stress-free as possible!
Are you interested in having your wedding or event at our beautiful outdoor event venue? Contact us today! Our friendly team members would love to chat with you and provide you with a customized quote.