10 Reasons Why You Should Have an Autumn Wedding

The warm golden light and the transformation of nature’s colour palette make a truly romantic backdrop for a wedding day. Not only could your dream venue be a little more affordable than booking your wedding in the height of summer, there are SO many other advantages to choosing this scrumptious time of year to host your big day. Colours, textures, seasonal food to name a few! So if you’re considering a fall wedding in September, October, or November in the UK and US, or between March and May in Australia, we have come up with a list of our favourite autumnal treats resulting in 10 reasons why you should have an autumn wedding.

1. That dreamy golden light

The golden glow of an autumn sunset is pretty hard to beat. It’s such a magical time of year when everything starts to soften around the edges and the leaves start showing the first signs of transformation, from luscious green to brilliant hues of oranges and reds. Wedding setting perfection, right?

2. Autumnal colour schemes

Speaking of the changing of colours, let’s take a minute to truly appreciate the palette. Burnt oranges, golden yellows, rich shades of red…glorious! And the perfect starting point for a stylish wedding outfit, or wedding scheme. Pair this with a sprinkle of gold and you’re on to a winner.

3. The delicious seasonal food

Whether you are opting for an informal dining arrangement of wood-fired pizzas and toffee apples, or a decadent display of cheese boards and grazing platters, autumn feasts are always delicious. This time of year is bountiful with seasonal produce so why choose strawberries when blackberries are ripe for the picking?

4. Cosy décor

Outdoor bonfires or crackling indoor fires, we love how cosy it is this time of year. Your guests may already be starting to feel a little festive so why not fully embrace cosy season and go big with the warm throws and ambient lighting.

5. Sartorial heaven

Not only will you enjoy choosing your wedding outfits (long-sleeved dresses anyone?), but your guests will too. With summer firmly behind you and Christmas on the horizon, there’s no better season to slowly start introducing some sequins or some velvet into your wardrobe. Whatever your style, autumn really does have the best selection of colourful and sumptuous fabrics.

6. Autumnal flowers

Cascading bouquets for a fall wedding ooze style and elegance. Dramatic dark florals interspersed with lighter blooms and handfuls of seasonal foliage makes for a modern, chic floral vibe. Or how about adding wheatgrass and dried lotus pods to add even more depth and texture? Autumn is a brilliant season for foraging, for championing the darker florals and embracing the beautiful rich colour palette you’re surrounded by.

7. Halloween

One for the goth brides! If you’re partial to this spooky time of year why not add a little Halloween magic into the mix? Black roses in your arrangements would look incredibly striking or a splash of red in your decor would certainly brighten up your venue a little. Adding a little (or a lot) of Halloween elements to your wedding could result in a truly unique and theatrical day. Plus, pumpkins make the most amazing table centres, see for yourself on Pinterest!

8. Sparklers

Of course sparklers can be used at any time of the year but after the long daylight hours of summer, the darker evenings of autumn are prime for that magical sparkler shot! Just remember to buy more than you think you need, plenty of lighters to ensure they’re all lit at roughly the same time, and somewhere to discard them after. Get creative with your wedding photographer, we can guarantee these sparkly images will end up being some of your faves.

9. Gorgeous outdoor venues

Charming converted barns or cosy, candle lit country houses, whatever your budget or venue style, autumn has so much to give. The change in colours, cooler evenings and dreamy golden hour light will make for a dramatic and romantic setting for your special day.

10. Autumn drinks selection

Autumn food is great, but so are the drinks which is why this is the perfect way to round up this top 10 feature. Red wine, whisky, autumnal cocktails and mulled cider…to name but a few! The bar at your fall wedding will be brimming with delicious seasonal beverages to help you and your guests settle into the happy occasion and get ready for the dance floor. Nothing beats it.

We hope you’ll agree autumn has a lot to offer a wedding planning couple! There are so many reasons why this season is the perfect time of year for you to celebrate your marriage, but we hope this list was a great starting place to help you decide. Wrap up warm, embrace the season and enjoy making those magical autumn wedding plans.