Our 5 Favourite Autumn Wedding Ideas for a Warm and Atmospheric Celebration

As the leaves turn auburn and the air grows crisp, we thought it was a good time to share 5 of our favourite autumn wedding ideas for a memorable and atmospheric celebration. From warm, eye-catching colour palette combinations to earthy décor looks and hearty seasonal menu ideas, we’ve got something for everyone here in our favourite autumn wedding ideas. So settle in, stick the kettle on and get ready to peruse through our seasonal wedding inspiration…

1. Choose a Striking Colour Palette to Match the Rich Autumnal Colours

When it comes to choosing an autumn wedding colour palette, you’ve got the lovely opportunity to make the most of the beautiful rich colours offered by the season. For a statement autumnal wedding look, you could opt for colours centred around burnt orange, rich red and dark mauve, surrounded by deep green foliage. Or for a more natural and understated aesthetic, you could look to decorate with blush, creams and deep burgundy. For more on striking autumnal colour palette ideas, have a look at this article on autumnal tones perfect for an autumn wedding, here.

2. Autumn Wedding Ideas – Opt for Seasonal Wedding Flowers

For those who love the idea of using seasonal blooms, there’s some good news – although autumn is moving towards the winter months, you’ll find that the autumnal months of September, October and November still offer a plethora of beautiful UK-grown blooms. Beneficial for both the planet and your budget, using locally sourced, seasonal autumnal wedding flowers can be a great way to go and will also tie in well with any seasonal wedding colour themes which you’re planning your wedding around.

In terms of flower types for autumn wedding ideas, think florals like cosmos, dahlias, zinnias and hydrangeas. Plush, statement flowers like these can create a lovely look, which you could combine with autumnal foliage like rosehips, trailing ivy and autumn leaves for a soft and cohesive look. It’s always a good idea to speak to your wedding florist too as they’ll have much expertise in this area (see our Q&A on choosing wedding florals with Design-led florist, Miranda Hackett Flowers, here).

A last note on flowers – trailing florals are a lush look in autumn and can help to create the cosy, abundant feeling of autumn. Think about including your autumnal floral arrangements in statement urns or mantlepiece displays, as well as lining reception tables. You could also match your florals to smaller accessories like buttonholes and floral headpieces for children in the wedding party for cohesion. We’ve included some images of some eye-catching seasonal florals by Holly Bee Flowers, just below.

3. Indulge in Your Wedding Breakfast Menu

In terms of the wedding breakfast and canapes, the autumn months can call for warming and hearty food choices. If you’re thinking seasonally, your autumn wedding food could include local and seasonal products like root vegetables, rich sauces and chutneys and slow roasted meats. From feasting boards to exquisite plated meals, our exclusive award-winning caterers Pickle Sh a ck are happy to offer bespoke menus to all our couples.

4. The Wedding Cake – Incorporate A Seasonal Autumnal Twist

A quick last word on wedding food – if you’re opting for a wedding cake, think about how you could use it to enhance your autumnal theme and colour scheme for the day. In terms of colours, shades of orange, gold, brown, silver, red and dark green are often popular for autumnal wedding cakes. Whether you opt for a minimalist approach with a cream frosted cake mounted on a wooden slice with seasonal foliage (dried flowers can be lovely) or something slightly more detailed with edible autumnal leaves and berries (think berries, figs, currents or even dried and candied fruit…), the wedding cake can be a perfect opportunity to bring the outside in, creating a really beautiful work of art for yourself and your guests to enjoy.

5. Autumn Wedding Ideas – Create Atmosphere and Warmth with Some Seasonal Table Décor

When it comes to table décor, the lovely tones and textures of the autumnal exterior can be a great guide. Think about combining earthy, natural linens and deckled edge table place names and menus with plush details like rich burgundy ribbons around chairs and twinkling candles in gold candle holders, for a luxurious seasonal look. For centrepieces, consider bringing the outside in, by adding small exterior details like pine cones and conkers to dot around the tablescape.

In terms of stationery, autumn wedding ideas call for rich, earthy tones. If you’ve already chosen an autumnal colour palette then this can be a great opportunity to link this together with the details of the day, creating a beautiful statement look. And if you’re looking for a little more guidance in terms of colours and design, warm statement colours like burn orange, olive green, berry red and rich plum can be a great choice. Classic autumnal illustrations of seasonal aspects like flowers, foliage and greenery can be a lovely addition too.