Fall in Love with Seasonal Invitations, Bouquets and Accessories

by Katelynn Mouton

Any season can be wedding season, but there is something extra special about a fall wedding. Maybe it has a little to do with the cool, crisp feel in the air. To plan the fall wedding that your guests will talk about for years to come, focus your attention on the finer details.

Invitations

The perfect invitation is a great way to create excitement over a fall wedding and to make the best first impression for what guests can expect from the celebration.
Your wedding’s color scheme is a great place to start. A good rule of thumb is a palette of warmer color tones.

Consider using autumnal hues such as red, orange and yellow. You can also look for earthy and gemstone hues like ruby and emerald. Burgundy, dusty blue, sage green, rose gold, bronze and brown are also worthy considerations.

Create a fall atmosphere by adding seasonal elements from nature like leaves, pumpkins, sunflowers and birds. Burlap can add texture to the design, and for a more subtle aesthetic, look for floral prints, watercolor washes and greenery motifs.

Bouquets

When selecting flowers to feature in your fall bouquet, keep your venue in mind. The flowers you choose ideally should fit with the overall vibe of your venue. For example, if you are getting married in a more rustic setting, opt for flowers that suggest a country theme.

All green or majority green bouquets and centerpieces have been popular selections the past few years and the trend is now spreading to fall weddings.
With the seasonal change of colors, a fall wedding bouquet offers a great opportunity to incorporate leafy branches and dried grasses in your arrangement. Pampas grass offers a fitting touch for a boho-themed wedding and seeded eucalyptus can complement a more romantic design.

Aside from keeping your bouquet in water for as long as possible before your ceremony, another way to ensure your bouquet is as fresh as possible, right up until your big moment, is to select flowers that are naturally in season around the time of your wedding date.

For the classic bride, Calla lilies, with their timeless blooms and elegant trumpet shape, are a great fit for a wedding with a minimal black and white color palette. Going for a more eclectic look? Gerbera daisies are a fun choice for a more casual wedding. They come in a variety of colors, making them a versatile option. Marigolds, with their red, yellow and burnt orange hues, are an excellent budget-friendly bloom and perfect for creating larger bouquets and corresponding arrangements.

Finally, maple leaves can add the picture-perfect fall touch to a wedding. Their bright red and orange hues pair well with many fall wedding flowers such as dahlias and yellow chrysanthemums.

Accessories

While the bride’s wedding dress should be the conversation piece, the accessories that accompany the dress are the little bow on top, pulling the entire look together.

Before you run wild adding necklaces and bracelets to your wedding day look, take a step back and consider your overarching theme, including your color palette. Your selection of accessories like shoes, jewelry and hair pieces should complement the overall aesthetic you are trying to achieve, whether an elegant affair or a more casual celebration.

Beyond your color palette, keep key details about your dress in mind. The silhouette, style and fabric of your dress should help slim down your choices. For example, if your dress features a high neckline, skip the necklace and opt for a pair of statement earrings in a bold color that coordinates with your overall palette. Conversely, if your dress is strapless, opt for a more demure earring look and a bolder statement necklace.

When selecting accessories the most important rule to follow is to ensure your selection suits you. Every bride should feel like the best version of themselves on their wedding day.