Autumn. Perhaps the most magical time of year for celebrations, events, photographs... basically everything. With the changing leaves and cooler temperatures, Fall makes for a particularly elegant wedding celebration.
If you’re getting married in the Fall, consider incorporating some seasonal elements into your wedding to give it an extra special touch. After all, Autumn transforms the outdoors into a canvas of natural warm colors, creating endless possibilities for your dream wedding. Here are some of our favorite Fall wedding planning ideas for 2025.
Check out 15 Great Fall Wedding Planning Ideas to Spruce Up your Big Day this Autumn Season
1. Use fall foliage in your centerpieces and bouquets.
One of the biggest benefits of planning for a Fall wedding is that you can use seasonal foliage in your floral arrangements. Choose botanical designs that honor autumn's natural beauty by bringing the outside in.
Don’t be afraid to get creative with leaves, grass, and fiery orange and red hues. Consider incorporating dried wheat, preserved leaves, and seasonal blooms in rich burgundy and amber hues. Our trusted local florists excel at combining garden roses, dahlias, and seasonal Texas wildflowers with metallic accents that can complement your venue’s architecture.
Many fall wedding flower arrangements combine seasonal foliage with more traditional blooms like roses for a look that’s truly eye-catching.
2. Incorporate fall flavors into your drink menu.
There are so many fun ways to incorporate autumnal flavors into both your alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Options like apple cider bourbon sparklers, hot toddies, maple old fashioneds with house-smoked garnishes, mulled wine stations. Or, a classic whiskey sour all fit the season perfectly.
For non-alcoholic options you can choose punches featuring local honey and fresh-pressed juices. Perhaps a pumpkin or apple Kombucha.
3. Line the aisle with gourds, hay bales, or pinecones.
Immediately set the mood for your ceremony by lining the aisle with seasonal decor. Gourds, hay bales, and pinecones are all great options because they are eye-catching and come in a variety of sizes. Accent these pieces by placing some Fall leaves near the aisle. Some of the best leaves for fall colors come from oaks, maples, and sassafras trees. Don’t be afraid to get creative with your fall arrangements. aisle.
4. Celebrate with a fall-appropriate dessert.
Many people love to indulge in a sweet treat or two during the fall season, so make sure there are some seasonal desserts on your menu. Some fun options include pumpkin or apple pie, carrot cake, or a maple chocolate cake.
Need some gluten-free options for the big day? Here's our favorite list of GF desserts and appetizers.
5. Provide scarves or blankets for your guests.
Fall weather is some of the most beautiful you’ll experience all year, but it can also get chilly in the evenings. One of our favorite fall wedding ideas for 2025 is to provide scarves or blankets as a wedding favor. We love these pashmina shawls from Etsy in burnt orange, red, or gold.Guests can use them to stay warm during an outdoor ceremony.
Fuzzy socks are also welcome, as are lip balm assortments, personalized mini flowerpots with succulents, mini champagne bottles, customized seed packets, mini soaps, wine stoppers, tote bags, mini maple syrup bottles, personalized pumpkin shaped mini candles.
6. Add some spooky touches to your decor.
If you’re getting married around Halloween and want to add a touch of whimsy to your wedding, why not add some spooky elements to your decor? Think spiderwebs, jack-o-lanterns, skeletons, and candelabras.
7. Let's talk Fall Wedding colors. Add touches of red, orange, and dark purple to your invitations and place cards.
This year's most elegant fall palettes combine sophisticated hues like terracotta and sage with metallic copper accents, deep plum with vintage gold and cream, or forest green with amber and bronze touches, so consider integrating these colors in your bridesmaids’ dresses – perhaps in rich velvet – into your table decorations and more. These colors also look stunning on save-the-dates, invitations, place settings, and thank-you notes.
8. Opt for moody lighting with candles or string lights.
Set a cozy tone for your wedding with candles and string lights rather than overhead lighting. The soft, hazy glow will pair perfectly with a Fall wedding in 2025. If you’re worried about candles as a fire hazard, use tea lights designed to mimic the appearance of candles.
9. Velvet (and other luxurious textures).
Incorporate fall's most sophisticated fabrics throughout your celebration. Consider jewel-toned velvet tablecloths, raw silk runners in autumn hues, or textured metallic chargers that catch the light.
Plus, Velvet bridesmaids’ dresses add a luxurious look to your ceremony. There’s just something about velvet that’s synonymous with Fall fashion. You can opt to have bridesmaids in velvet dresses or even have your groomsmen in velvet suit coats. For a more eclectic look, have your bridal party mix and match velvet outfits in different Fall colors.
10. Create a pampas grass (or other Autumn grass) arch.
Pampas grass pairs well with Fall foliage and comes in many different colors. To add a touch of natural beauty to your ceremony, create an arch with pampas grass, using colors that match the rest of your color palette. After the ceremony is over, it makes a beautiful backdrop for your guests to take photos.
11. Dont' forget the main menu. Delicious Fall Entrees.
Consider a heartier menu with seasonal produce like squash, pumpkin or yams. A wood-fired pizza station is both cost effective and popular in the colder months.
Other suggestions include a charcuterie board, rich cheeses, seasonal fruits and vegetables such as grapes, apples and nuts. Grilled meats, empanadas, rich soups, pulled pork or brisket sliders, meatball skewers, fried chicken, truffle mac and cheese fritters.
Serve a heartier, richer, warming menu that is season appropriate and celebrates the tastes of autumn.
12. Set up outdoor tents or igloos.
If your Fall wedding is going to be mostly outdoors, make sure that your guests have somewhere to warm up. Strategically placing tents or igloos around your reception area is a great way to do this. Some venues with outdoor spaces offer igloo rentals, or if you’re feeling particularly ambitious, you can opt to build a DIY version. Not only will this help keep your guests warm, but it also gives them a place to sit down and socialize in smaller groups in between dances.
13. Enjoy a woodsy engagement photo shoot.
You can use your engagement photos to set the tone of the wedding before it happens. If you live near a wooded area, consider taking your pictures there to get a nice backdrop that matches your theme. You can then use the pictures for your save-the-dates.
Need some other ideas for your wedding photography plans. Here's what we suggest.
14. Have a bonfire sendoff.
Bonfires are popular Fall tradition, so why not incorporate them into your wedding? An outdoor bonfire makes for the perfect honeymoon send-off at the end of your reception.
15. Set the mood with autumnal scents.
A light autumnal scent is the perfect way to set the mood if you’re having an indoor wedding celebration. Consider using a few candles or incense burners with popular fall scents like pumpkin, pine, sandalwood, or campfire.
Or try some local seasonal candles, with hints of natural cedar and sage, or gentle spice potpourri arrangements that set the mood and complement the season.
16. Have your guests sign a pumpkin.
Before everyone leaves, have all of your guests sign their names on a pumpkin as a cute addition to your guest book. You can use a real pumpkin or opt for a fake one if you want to preserve it forever.
Are you interested in showcasing your favorite Fall weddings ideas for 2025 on your big day, by getting married at the Olde House? We’d love to be a part of your big day. Book now
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