Trends for An Autumn Wedding

Autumn is by far the best season of the year. The air is crisp and clean. Mother Nature begins to show off all of her colors. The world seems a bit clearer after the haze of summer heat. Autumn has a different type of magic to it than the other seasons, so you could never go wrong by choosing fall as the season to have your wedding. the wedding venue in Summit will help you plan the perfect celebration.

Color Trends

Soft colors may be for spring, bold may be the color of summer, and winter colors may gleam, but the trend for fall is delicate creams. In the past trends called for vibrant colors, but couples are now choosing to let Mother Nature have control over the color, and let subtle shades bring forth the romance of their special day. Jade, Lavender, and topaz are some of the trendiest colors for fall weddings now. Try incorporating one or two of these trendy colors in your wedding. Blossoms in your floral arrangements or as part of your linen design are some of the easiest ways to add the latest on trend colors to your celebration yet still maintain your color scheme. Even the season spanning black and white wedding color choice can use one of the creamy fall trending colors to add a subtle accent and break up the harsh contrast. Think of using pale pink roses in a black

and white wedding instead of the usually seen bright red roses.

Table Decor

With so many people suffering from seasonal allergies, couples now have a choice in table décor. Wedding venues in Summit are becoming trend setting masters at non floral centerpieces. Try using plants like succulents or ferns as the most prevalent part of your centerpiece. Birch branches and moss are beautiful choices that can be arranged in elegant designs. Other non floral centerpieces include items significant to you and your partner. For the world travelers, why not use mini globes or stacked travel books of the places you’ve been as your centerpiece? Musician and accountant? Alternate high vintage guitars and low abacuses for an eclectic mix and visual

interest. However you decide to use a non floral centerpiece, make sure that it makes sense to who you are as a couple.

 Seasonal Food Choices

Your menu is not something you normally consider beyond chicken or fish, but with so many delish seasonal options in fall, you have endless epicurean choices. Have pumpkin fritters added to your cocktail hour. Your guests will be pleasantly surprised by this delectable taste of autumn. Baked chicken is a safe entree choice, but why not taste the season by serving apple stuffed chicken breast and caramelized Brussels sprouts with pistachios? This is an absolutely delish and perfectly in season dish. Give your guests something new to taste when you serve your wedding cake by serving a sweet potato pound cake instead of a traditional chiffon cake. And send your guests off sweetly with wrapped iced pumpkin cookies. With such succulent menu choices, your guests will always love the taste of fall because of your wedding.

Cocktails

Keep the autumn chill away with seasonally mouth-watering drinks. Alcoholic and non alcoholic choices will keep the cool autumn breezes at bay. Butterscotch Mulled Cider is a tasty and hot drink that will have your guests warm and toasty from the inside out. An Autumn Delight is reminiscent of a fall breeze- cool and crisp with just the perfect amount of bite. Seasonal pear juice gets a kick from spicy ginger in delightfully Fizzy Pear Ginger Punch. Add some heat by serving Hot Cranberry-Ginger Punch to those guests who don’t imbibe alcohol. There are so many incredible drinks that have the beautiful colors of autumn that you are certain to find a look and taste that you will love.

 Desserts to Love

Perk up the dessert table at your autumn wedding with delicious fall desserts featuring in-season ingredients and spices. Hazelnut Truffle Cake or Hazelnut-Pear Torte adds a nutty taste to your Tour de Autumn. To avoid nut allergies serve something with fruit like Blackberry Fool with Homemade Shortbread or Panna Cotta with Roasted Figs and Honey. You can try a new twist on an old staple by serving either Pumpkin Ginger Cupcakes or Cranberry Upside-Down Sour Cream Cake. Any of these desserts will have your guests wishing that they had dessert first.