About Autumn Weddings

People get married year-round, but most large wedding celebrations are held during the spring and summer months. While these weddings are lovely, couples should consider an autumn wedding for the beauty of the season and conveniences of getting married in a less busy wedding period. If you are trying to decide when to get married, you should consider having your nuptials in the fall.

Time Frame

Autumn weddings occur from the months of September through November. These are months with mild and sometimes cold weather, but seldom frigid or uncomfortably cold. These weddings are during the most colorful time of the year when fall foliage is at its most vibrant.

Features

Autumn weddings usually feature colorful autumnal flowers, natural woodsy backdrops, and rich colorful clothing for the wedding party. You can expect to see fall colors such as bronze, rust, burgundy and gold. You can also expect heartier foods than would be served at a spring or summer wedding. Comfort foods and warm drinks are likely to be served.

Misconceptions

Many people believe that most weddings are held in the spring or summer when it is sunny and warm. The truth is however, that 23 percent of all weddings are held in autumn. The fewest amount of weddings are held in the winter.

Benefits

There are many benefits to having a wedding in the fall from being able to take advantage of the mild weather to having a beautiful natural backdrop. Couples who have autumn weddings also have a better pick of wedding venues as wedding hall business slows down prior to the winter.

Warning

While autumn can be the most beautiful time of year, it can also be the time when weather is most volatile. If you live in the Gulf or East coast areas, you will want to consider the high incidents of hurricanes and tornadoes when planning your autumn weddings.