Things You'll Need:
- Pumpkins or gourds
- Cornucopias
- Flowers (daisies, roses, mums)
- Candles and holders
- Tea lights
- Fall foliage
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Step 1
Begin decorating the wedding reception by choosing which colors you would like to incorporate into the decor. A fall wedding typically uses jewel toned colors such as deep reds, greens or blues, while more traditional earth tone colors also work well such as chocolate, sage or yellow.
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Step 2
Incorporate elements from the outdoors into the wedding reception. Pumpkins and gourds can make interesting and relevant table and room centerpieces, while branches can be formed into circles to use as candle accents. Put fall flowers into the wood branches to make a elegant, yet rustic centerpiece for guests.
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Step 3
Add tea lights all around the room for a romantic and inviting look. Stringed lights can also be hung from trees if it is an outdoor wedding, or strung inside on the ceiling for a classical look. Wedding reception venues for fall can be anywhere rustic, including ranches, clubhouses and even barn-style banquet halls. If the venue has a fireplace, it can add a more personal and seasonal look to the reception.
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Step 4
Use fall foliage in the wedding flower arrangements. Wheat sprigs are a great accent to any flower arrangements, as well as fall leaves interwoven with daisies or roses. Cornucopias can be a unique and fun way to dress up the tables and also adding mini pumpkins and fall flowers.
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Step 5
Send the guests off with a wedding favor that is unique and fun. Homemade hot chocolate in personalized mugs from the wedding day is one way to incorporate an autumn feeling and the favor will be used after the wedding. Homemade preserves or candies can also be given to reception guests.
