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[F34]Fall Wedding Centerpiece Ideas

by Denise Sanger, Den

• That September is the most popular month for weddings? 14% of couples choose this month for their wedding day.

• October is the third most popular month for weddings. 12% of couples select October for their wedding day.

• 6% of weddings take place in November.

When you total this up, 30% of weddings take place during a fall month. There must be a very good reason for so many couples selecting this time of year for their weddings. What do you think it is? Many couples tell us they prefer this time of year over warmer, stickier summer months. Also many couples became engaged at this time of year and want to have their wedding during the same month.

If you've decided to get married at this time of year and are searching for some creative wedding ideas, you've found the right article. This is absolutely one of the most breathtaking times of the year for weddings – and decorating has never been easier if you take advantage of the fall season as a backdrop.

If you've selected September or October or live in an area where the weather is still nice outside, you may want to have your wedding outdoors. Choosing a relaxed outdoor wedding theme will not only take the pressure off you, but is guaranteed to have your guests feeling relaxed right from the beginning.

Outdoor fall weddings are very easy to decorate for and contribute to the relaxed feel of the day. Consider hay bales for seating or to hold the beverages placed in metal containers with ice. The coolness of the days will make the ice last longer than during summer months.

This is the time for harvests so be sure to use the flowers and vegetables that are plentiful at this time of year in your fall decorating ideas. Sunflowers, mums, squash, pumpkins and more are all in abundance. Place beautiful sunflowers and mum is unique containers for the table centerpieces. Choose squash and pumpkins to accent your buffet or serving tables, the bar, and gift tables. These fall wedding decorations are not only beautiful but quite inexpensive to boot.

When selecting fall wedding favors, you should also keep the time of year in mind. There are many party favors that any guest would love to receive that are also fall themed. For edible favors, take a look at chocolate with personalized wrappers. These wrappers may be personalized in fall themes plus have the couples name and date on it for that extra special touch.

Another great eco-friendly favor option are wildflower seeds. Wildflower seeds are not only perfect for spring events but tie very nicely into fall events also. Choose wildflower seed favors that you can customize with a fall theme label. For more practical fall party favors, how about a photo frame that can first serve as a place card holder then be taken home to be used later by your guests? This year, there is a very nice fall photo frame designed in beautiful branches in a lovely bronze color. Another great option for a fall party favor is any favor in a gorgeous fall color such as orange, red, yellow or brown. Choose candles, soaps, and more in these beautiful colors.

Fall wedding party decorating has never been easier – or more affordable.

Where to Have a Fall Wedding
Look for places evocative with the season such as barns, halls and inns. A fall wedding can be elegant and casual in the right setting. Orchards and vineyards are also great places for fall weddings or look for places where you can enjoy views over the autumn foliage and enjoy its rich colors.

The D'cor for Your Fall Wedding
Create an entrance with sheaths of wheat or corn at your reception venue. Your color scheme should reflect the rich autumnal shades of the season such as red, brown and orange. For a modern scheme, use rich chocolate brown and accents of light blue. For decorative accents on your tables, use pumpkins, cornucopias, acorns and gourds. Make jack-o-lanterns by carving your monogram into pumpkins and use them as table centers.

Fall Wedding Flowers
During the autumn season you will find a wide choice of inexpensive flowers and foliage such as mums, roses, daisies, yarrow, fall leaves, berries and grain crops. Pumpkins are a great choice for fall weddings and hollowed out, they make great vases for flower arrangements. Choose blue or white pumpkins as an alternative to the usual orange.

Attire for Your Fall Wedding
Instead of traditional white or ivory gowns, choose cream or off-white dresses with accents of gold. Choose jewel tones for your bridesmaids or autumnal colors and match the groomsmen's vests with them. For a luxurious touch look for fabrics such as velvets and brocades. Fall weather can be unpredictable and it maybe hard to find out in advance what the weather and temperature will be on the day. Accessorize with shawls, caplets or wraps which can be added or removed easily when required.

Planning the Menu
For a traditional fall dinner choose roast turkey and pumpkin pie, but there are many other options for your wedding breakfast. Roast quail, rib roast and hearty soups all evoke the season. Serve side dishes of seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes, along with whole grain bread rolls. When your guests arrive serve them a warming welcome drink of cider punch with a cinnamon stick stirrer and as an alternative to wedding cake choose a baked apple dessert.

A Fall Wedding Cake
For a fall wedding choose a spiced cake covered in rich chocolate or forget the cake altogether and serve up apple, pumpkin and pecan pie with pumpkin bread.

Wedding Favors
Choose favors in keeping with the season like apples, cider punch or preserves. Caramel apples wrapped with cellophane are very evocative of fall or boxes of marzipan fruits. For a more decorative favor give miniature pumpkins or corn dollies tied with ribbon.

A Halloween Wedding
A Halloween wedding gives couples the opportunity to have some fun and put on a themed, fancy dress reception. Ask your guests to come in full spooky dress and masks. As the happy couple, you can choose to either wear traditional wedding attire or costumes, or perhaps both and change at the reception. Set up a pumpkin carving table to keep the children occupied.

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