This week summer officially becomes fall! I love fall. Like, I really LOVE fall. Give me all the pumpkin spice lattes, apple orchard trips, football tailgates and butternut squash recipes under the sun! Fall is the perfect time to get married. The leaves are changing, there is a little chill in the air, so your guests aren’t melting, but they aren’t freezing either. There is something so magical about this time of year. I often browse Pinterest and Instagram for pretty porch vignettes with pumpkins and mums, or fall wreath ideas, and I got to thinking about ways you could bring touches of the season into a wedding without turning the day into a fall-theme.

As a designer I tend to shy away from traditional fall color palettes, orange and red are not usually my favorites, however there are many beautiful ways to bring in the autumnal feel without being too literal. I love the gourds and pumpkins in the dusty orange and sage colors, they would layer lovely on a clean, neutral palette to bring in a fall element. How about thinking outside the box and drawing inspiration from a macintosh apple? Small accents of red and bright green on to a base of navy would make a beautiful color scheme.

Beyond color, get creative in adding fall elements to your day. You could opt for donuts or apple pie instead of traditional cake. You could add pomegranates or persimmon to your tables, or add fall foliage to an all greenery installation you had envisioned. And here’s an idea your most “basic” guests will be all about, serve Pumpkin Spice Lattes instead of a traditional coffee bar. There are so many fabulous ways to add just the right seasonal touch to your wedding day, scroll to see a few of our favorites in action.

BUSHELS OF APPLES MAKE A SURPRISINGLY CHIC WEDDING BACKDROP

photo: Brittany Dow Photo // planning + design: Amorology // Florals: Olive Willow Designs // via: Green Wedding Shoes

RED WINE TONES FEEL LIKE A WARM FALL HUG

photo: Bella Wang Photography // design: mStarr Designs // florals: Emily Herzig Floral Studio // via: Ruffled

OUR DIY PUMPKIN CARD BOX IS A SWEET FALL TOUCH

DIY Tutorial: Something Turquoise

SEND YOUR GUESTS HOME WITH TREATS FROM THE ORCHARD

photo: Marilyn Duvuall // via: Wedding Chicks

IS THERE A DREAMIER SETTING THAN AN ALFRESCO DINNER IN THE ORCHARD

photo: Mary Margaret Smith // florals: Heritage Florist // venue: Isom’s Orchard // via: Style Me Pretty

TOUCHES OF CHANGING LEAVES MAKET THE PERFECT ACCENT TO A FALL BOUQUET

photo: Apryl Ann // floral design: The Southern Table // via: 100 Layer Cake

ORANGE DONE RIGHT WITH PERSIMMON LINED TABLES

photo: Carley Rudd // design: Jenni Kayne

FALL LAYERS AREN’T JUST FOR FASHION

design: Justina Blakeney

DONUTS ARE THE PERFECT AUTUM ALTERNATIVE TO CAKE

photo: Alison Leigh Photography // dounuts: Federal Donuts // via: Philly in Love

ADD SOME APPLE SPICE WITH A SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

photo:Dreams and Tales Fine Art Photography // floral + event design: The Pepper Berry // via: Style Me Pretty

KEEP YOUR GUESTS COZY IN THE FALL AIR WITH VINTAGE BLANKETS

photo: Brooke Schwab // design: Ashley Meaders // via: 100 Layer Cake

A FALL FLORAL ARCH IS A FABULOUS STATEMENT PIECE

photo: Kitty Wheeler Shaw // florals: Willowgold // via: Rock My Wedding

PIES ARE A GREAT IDEA FOR A FALL DESSERT

photo: Lauren Nelson Photography // via: Style Me Pretty

SET THE TONE WITH AUTUMNAL INVITES

etsy: Factory Made

WHITE PUMPKINS LINING THE AISEL ARE A PERFECT SUBTLE SEASONAL TOUCH

photo: Megan Manus // via:Wedding Wire

A HAY BALE BAR IS SUCH A FUN FALL WEDDING IDEA!

photo: By Julieta // planner: Amy Abbott Events // venue: Flora Farms // via: By Julieta

Lauren Koster is the owner of Lauren Koster Creative, a West Michigan based wedding design company that specializes in the unique and whimsical look. Her eclectic style and modern hipster vibe always has us entranced. We always love when she graces our blog with her monthly “Steal This Style” article. Want to know more? You can personally follow or find her from these links below:

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