The romantic atmosphere of a fall wedding captures the interest of many couples. Fall is the time of harvest and this leaves many options available when deciding which decorations to choose for your wedding celebration.Two holidays available during the autumn seasons include Halloween and Thanksgiving. Both holidays utilize a fall color scheme. This helps make the planning process easier because the date of the wedding also provides a color scheme based on the closest holiday.

Decorating your wedding with flowers

Autumn begins in the month of September and lasts until the end of December. This allows your wedding to take place between the holidays of Halloween and Thanksgiving. Flowers are one of the most popular choices for a wedding decoration and the fall season provides many excellent options. Asters, chrysanthemums, dahlias, marigolds and zinnias are some of the flower choices available during the autumn months. These flowers are available in a variety of colors and match up well for any fall month.

For a wedding taking place in the month of October, it is recommended to choose flowers that are white and orange. The color scheme is a great choice for a wedding close to Halloween. Flowers available in these colors are the aster, chrysanthemum, dahlia, marigold and the zinnia.

Flowers are a versatile decoration because you can decorate almost any location with them. If your wedding is in a church or chapel, most couples will decorate the alter and aisles with colorful flowers. If you decide to have your wedding celebration at the beach, flowers are also a great option. And a beach is a great choice in the beginning of the autumn season while the temperature is mild.

Spice up your Ceremony with Dried Leaves

The fall months provide an advantage over the rest of the year. This main advantage comes from the changing temperature to the changes in foliage. In the fall, leaves begin changing to red, orange, yellow, and green. These colors provide an opportunity only available during the autumn months. Many couples use leaves to decorate their wedding ceremony. You can place these dried leaves on the alter or in the front of the chapel along with flowers. These dried autumn leaves provide a refreshing sight while displaying the beauty of nature.

Pumpkins, Gourds, and Squash

Pumpkins are plentiful in the months of October and November. You can decorate many aspects of the wedding with pumpkins because they can grow small or large. A smaller pumpkin is the perfect choice for a table setting. Another option is to choose artificial pumpkins.

Squash and gourds are another excellent choice for decorating. The squash is used in a similar manner to pumpkins when decorating for a wedding. Squash is more widely used as a decoration during the months of October and November. This allows you to use them in conjunction with a pumpkin. Although they make great decorations by themselves, they are even better together.

Decorative Corn and Cornucopia

Another option to consider when deciding on fall wedding decorations is the use of decorative corn or a cornucopia. Decorative corn is used in the fall months for decorating houses. Since these look great as house decorations, they can create the same effect for your wedding celebration. When planning your wedding, you can place these corns around the alter or the front of the chapel. Corn is a great solution is you are looking to add the spirit of the holiday seasons to your wedding celebration. This also provides a harvest theme.

If you are looking to be creative when planning how to decorate the alter, church or reception hall, it is recommended to use these fruits and vegetables along with a horn shaped wicker basket to create a cornucopia. A Cornucopia allows for the creation of a centerpiece, which utilizes squash, corn, and pumpkins.

Fruits and vegetables make great decorations but consider the following tips when decorating a reception or wedding ceremony.

1. It may be beneficial to include fruits and vegetable decorations in a basket rather than placing them loosely on the table.
    
2. Fresh pumpkins and squash can rot or go bad, so you may want to consider artificial versions of these decorations.
    
3. There are many great fall wedding decorations, so the best solution may be to incorporate several different types of embellishments especially fall colored flowers.
    
4. Create a cornucopia with fruits and vegetables or decorative corn. These provide an excellent fall centerpiece for your wedding reception.

The autumn months provide an excellent opportunity to utilize the beauty of nature into a stunning wedding decorative setup. The main colors of these months are brown, red, orange, white and black. There are many options to consider when decorating for a fall wedding. Choose from flower, pumpkins, squash, dry leaves, decorative corns or put them all together and create a cornucopia. You may also choose a Thanksgiving wedding in the month of November. Whichever autumn month you choose for your wedding, there are many decorative options available; and, when combined together, your guests will be impressed with your autumn themed wedding.

If your style is modern, use bold color in the space where you will be having your wedding reception. Personalize your decor by wrapping simple plastic or glass cylinder vases with broad silk ribbons that go with your color scheme. A can of spray adhesive, a roll of ribbon, and a pair of scissors will be all you will need to make a simple, but impressive statement.

If your reception venue does not furnish table settings, visit your local rental center and find out what is available. Most rental centers have a wide variety of styles and colors. For a modern twist, consider renting square dinnerware and glassware. For centerpieces you should have no problem finding square votives and pillar candles. The geometric shapes will look very sleek and stylish.

Bold colored and unusually shaped paper lanterns can add so much to a large space without breaking your budget. Party stores, as well as the internet, will give you more choices than you will want to deal with. It is always a good idea to have your color, style and shape in mind before you start your search. Colorful lanterns add a delightful element to any celebration and an economical way to create the mood.

Outdoor partyware offers a wide range of bold colored glasses, plates and cups. Check your local department store for plastic cocktail tumblers. Find a solid color that matches your color scheme and then place one white hydrangea in each container. Grouping three or four together would make a stunning centerpiece. These arrangements are lovely to look at and very easy on the bottom line.

If you are using a garden theme for your wedding, consider using live plants instead of flowers for all your decorating needs. Consult with a representative from your local nursery and find out which green plants are at their peak during the season you plan to get married. Live plants last longer than fresh cut flowers, and are usually less expensive. As an added bonus, you can then give the plants to your guests before they leave, as a small thank you gift.

Modern style is not fussy or lacy. Modern is simply, elegant.

Most girls dream of wearing a beautiful, long, white gown on their wedding day and they usually do just that. Now, imagine walking into the reception hail and seeing everything illuminated in white as well!

Billowing, white, transparent fabric hanging from the ceiling along every wall with soft candlelight on every table will add to the heavenly mood. Centerpieces consisting of one creamy white magnolia bloom floating in a water filled glass container placed on top of a round mirror will reflect the light, and enhance the room even more.

Keeping all the decor within your white color scheme will look clean and sleek, but very striking. Infusing your wedding with simple but meaningful details will resonate with your guests. If the reception venue has only dark colored chairs, inquire if they have chair covers in white. If they do not, call your local party rental center. This will be an added expense but well worth the overall effect.

Using a touch of silver ribbon here and there will not only tie in the mirrors, but will add a bit more sparkle to the room. Most caterers use white dinnerware, clear glassware and silver, or stainless steel utensils, so the tables will appear uncluttered and very elegant.

Wedding cakes decorated with only white icing are very beautiful. Cake toppers do not have to be the traditional couple standing arm in arm. There are several options available at most bakeries, or search the internet for a unique, all in white, modern figurine. Or, continue your magnolia theme and use three flowers gathered together with florist tape as the cake topper. Simple, yet beautiful!

Now you may be wondering about the attire for the attendants. The bride should be the only one dressed in white! Your attendants could wear dresses in pale gray, or a very pale blue. The groomsrnen could wear light gray tuxedos. The groom may opt to wear a tuxedo in a darker grey than his groomsrnen.

Keep it simple, but remember the details.

Charles Mingus said, "Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that’s creativity."

Correct lighting in any space can make a world of difference, and is the one thing that can make design come to life. Not everyone can afford elaborate lighting, but it doesn’t have to be expensive to be effective. Simply using an up-light on the ceremony area will draw attention to you, and away from any flaws. The right lighting can disguise faults and any decorating problems in the space.

Most public venues are subject to the local fire codes, and comply with them, as well they should. These codes apply to candlelight as well as electric lighting, and any electronic equipment that may be required by your DJ or live band. Be sure to discuss these codes, and any other decorating policies well before the day of your wedding!

Candlelight is very enhancing to the mood and atmosphere of a space, and is also very flattering to human faces! Most fire codes allow candles, but not exposed flames. The flame needs to be enclosed in glass or below the surface level of the container it is in. Try using hanging votives by suspending them at different heights around the room in glass urns. Fishing line is nearly invisible and strong enough to suspend glass containers from the ceiling.

Another inexpensive, but stunning way to use up-lighting at your reception is to incorporate white, round, touch lights in the centerpieces. Consult with your florist about using this idea. This type of light requires AA batteries and should last all evening. These lights do not emit much heat and you will have no worries about open flames on the tables. The effect will be subtle but striking.

From the logistic side of things, remember that elaborate lighting requires time and additional help. Be sure to plan ahead and stay true to your vision. Good lighting is important, and can create a feeling of celebration and elegance.

No two weddings are alike. Weddings are events that should exude the personalities of the bride, as well as the groom. Often the smallest details are those that your guests most notice. Consider using feathers in all of the floral arrangements. The light weight effect and gentle movement of the feathers will add to the aura but will not add much to your bottom line.

Another low cost detail is to use mirrors for the base of all the centerpieces. The reflection of light from the candles or sunshine will be an added attraction to any reception. Check out your local home improvement store for plain mirror tiles that are commonly used on walls. This purchase will definitely be kind to your budget. And after the party is over you may choose to use them to decorate your new home.

Perhaps you or your fiancée are big fans of M&M candies. Small glass candy dishes on all the tables filled with these goodies will bring smiles and satisfy the sweet tooth. M&Ms will also take special orders so you can have the candy made in your wedding colors, as well as have your names imprinted on each tiny morsel. This detail will most definitely be noticed, and again, it is not as expensive as you might think.

If you are animal lovers, you may want to include some sort of recognition of your beloved dog. Order cookies in the shape of your breed of dog, and have one at every place setting at the reception. This will be a very sweet detail that will surely get praise from every other animal lover.

The idea that a wedding is a wedding and it has all been done before could not be more wrong. Put your own personal imprint on every aspect of your wedding — from the ceremony, to the reception. Be creative and make the usual unique to you, but always keep the budget in mind.