I love the Fall! I love the slight
chill in the air, pulling on the first pullover of the season and the
homey scents of fireplaces, apples and fallen leaves. I also love
decorating events using rich autumnal colors - fiery Reds, Deep
Burgundies and Purples, vibrant Oranges and Yellows and even Naturals
and Browns. Yes, you can still decorate your wedding in light pink if
you wish. But if you're inclined, embracing some of the colors of the
season is also very pleasing.
Classic flowers we utilize throughout
the year - Roses, Calla Lilies, Hydrangeas - in autumnal tones can
lend themselves to a more more refined or lush look, especially in
combination with beautiful Damask linens and sumptuous candlelight.
Or you can have a more homespun feel by incorporating flowers such as
Dahlias, Sunflowers and Mums, perhaps in vintage pitchers or mossy
Terra Cotta pots.
Also, not to get too kitschy, but it's
sometimes fun to tastefully incorporate pumpkins or gourds into the
decoration. Maybe not necessarily with each centerpiece – although
we have done arrangements in actual pumpkins! But utilized as
groupings with column candles on window sills, with votive candles on
cocktail tables or around the base of a Place Card Table arrangement
can work well.
For more interesting textures a nice
touch is to include some pretty, little Seckle pears, Persimmons or
Berries into arrangements or as accents. Naturally colored Oak
leaves, various pods and Rose hips can also be unexpected and
attractive additions to the mix. Although, I might not use all these
elements at once. One or two in a few key places gives a nod to the
season without being overwhelming. And I would definitely take pause
with corn husks, bunches of Indian corn and bales of straw - unless
your party's theme actually is a hoedown. Then by all means, dosey
doe!
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