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Step 1
Select a location that displays the beauty of autumn, such as local or national park, a late-blooming flower garden or other outdoor area.
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Step 2
Choose a color palate of rich autumn colors, including tawny orange, sienna brown, copper, crimson red and forest green.
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Step 3
Select autumn flowers for the bride and bridesmaids bouquets. Autumn flowers include mums, sunflowers, goldenrod, and dahlias.
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Step 4
Dress the bride and bridesmaids in fashionable wraps or shawls if the weather is chilly.
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Step 5
Arrive at the ceremony via a classic convertible car adorned with autumn flowers.
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Step 1
Rent an indoor venue for an autumn wedding, since autumn evenings can become too cold for outdoor entertaining.
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Step 2
Place bouquets of autumn flowers throughout your reception site. Add autumn colored flowers, such as coral, white and yellow roses for more color and texture.
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Step 3
Cover tables with autumn-colored tablecloths. Layer several types of fabrics for a rich, abundant look.
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Step 4
Serve guests mulled wine and spiced apple cider during the cocktail hour together with autumn fruit with assorted cheeses.
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Step 5
Dress up traditional comfort foods, such as pork loin or roast beef with decadent sauces and gravies. Accompany the main dishes with classic sides, such as mashed potatoes and roasted root vegetables. Serve herb butter along with nutty wheat rolls to finish the main course.
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Step 6
Decorate the wedding cake with marzipan leaves and acorns or other autumn-themed items.
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Step 7
Send guests home with jars of homemade preserves and jellies decorated with personalized labels.
