Hey lovely brides-to-be! As a wedding + elopement photographer (whose favorite season just so happens to be fall), I wanted to share some creative, fun & oh-so pretty ideas for your fall event. Wishing you a wedding that's as unique as you are. <3

  1. SUNFLOWERS

Nothing says summer turning into fall like sunflowers! Consider incorporating yellows, oranges, burgundy, and neutral colors in your floral arrangements. Add pumpkins, lanterns and pillar candles to set a cozy, romantic mood.

Candlelit autumn wedding table with pumpkins and floral centerpieces.
Outdoor wedding ceremony under a floral arch decorated with peach and cream blooms.
Wedding couple feeding each other cake in front of sunflower decorations and tiered white cake.

2. PumPkin painting Contest

Have your guests carve or paint pumpkins during the reception! The bride and groom will be the judges. :)

Couple sharing a playful moment at their fall-themed outdoor wedding reception.

3. Pie bar, Pumpkin shots, and spiced hot chocolate (oh, my!)

Complete your dessert table with pies on wood rounds at various levels for a woodsy, fall feel. On a cool autumn night, provide spiced hot chocolate (with pumpkin whipped cream, of course) for your guests, and finish off with some pumpkin flavored shots while you live it up on the dance floor!

Pro Tip: Let your guests take home customized shot glasses as party favors.

Three glasses of creamy beige cocktails arranged in a wooden holder.

4. A LEAFY AISLE

Replace traditional flower petals with fall leaves for a colorful, grand entrance. Remember, cultivating your wedding theme is in all the little details. <3

Delicate white lace fabric arranged on a stone surface with autumn leaves scattered around.
Close-up view of a white pumpkin stem with an engagement ring wrapped around it.
Autumn wedding decor with pumpkins, sunflowers and fallen leaves along wooden chairs.

5. pet costumes

Wanting a touch of Halloween without going all out spooky? If you have any furry friends as part of your ceremony, incorporate October vibes by dressing them up. :)

White pumpkin and floral arrangements with scattered red autumn leaves on stone floor.