Themes And Ideas For A Fall Wedding
If you're contemplating a passionate and warm wedding reception, then a fall wedding could be a good idea. When folks start thinking about spending more quality time at home with their families, then that's the best and most romantic time for a wedding. Below are some ideas for a fall wedding to get you started.
The Venue of a Fall Wedding
Imagine of a fairytale fall setting such as inns, 17th century churches and meeting houses, old mills and even barns. A fall wedding can be casual yet elegant set in a beautiful old barn. You might also look at an apple orchard, a vineyard, or any place that will have a view of fall foliage. If you live in a climate where the leaves don't change, look for a venue with lots of rich dark wood and warmth such as a gentleman's club or university club. A fireplace is an extra special touch.
Wedding Flowers
Normally you can find Mums, roses, daisies, yarrow, fall leaves, tallow berries and both natural and dried wheat for inexpensive prices during the fall. A spray of wheat or a mum accented with a pheasant feather makes an elegant boutonniere. Consider hollowing out pumpkins for your centerpiece containers - if you don't have the time, many craft and home stores now sell realistic fake pumpkins. But if you go with the real thing, consider white or blue natural pumpkins for an elegant and unique touch.
Remember that weather in the fall can be tricky - in many areas of the United States, it will be hard to know long in advance whether your wedding day will be warm or chilly. I suggest that the bride and bridesmaids wear strapless dress with capelets, stoles or wraps. On a warm day, the overlayer can be easily removed, but you won't be left shivering on a chilly day.
Menu Planning
The most traditional fall dinner is a roasted turkey with pumpkin pie for dessert, but there are so many other options for a fall wedding menu. From roasted quail to standing rib roast, choose a hearty meat that will pair well with heavier side dishes such as squash and mashed potatoes. A mushroom ragout evokes the season and provides a nice entre for your vegetarian guests. You might start the meal with a hearty soup served in a hollowed out pumpkin, accompanied by whole grain rolls. Serve warm apple cider in glass mugs with a cinnamon stick stirrer, and offer an alternative to wedding cake with a baked apple dessert.
The Wedding Cake
Really you can serve any wedding cake at a fall wedding, but you can add to your autumn theme by serving a spiced cake or a spiced chocolate cake. Consider having an all chocolate cake, decorated with marzipan fruit. Or omit the cake altogether to serve pumpkin bread and apple, pecan and pumpkin pie.
These Ideas should inspire and motivate you when planning your fall wedding. Fall is proving to be the best time of the year to conduct a wedding ceremony.
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