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AUTUMN BRIDAL TRENDS TO “FALL” FOR

By Julie Young In addition to being a vibrant season, fall is one of the most popular times to host a wedding. Not too hot and not too cold, September and October provide brides with a wide range of on trend options for saying, “I do.” Here are some of the autumn bridal trends that are sure to give your wedding some pizazz.

• Add some plaid. Kick up your color palette by adding a touch of plaid to your bridal party attire, table runners, or other accessories. Consider dressing the men in tweed suits or your bridesmaids in velvet for an extra layer of texture. Don’t worry, it will help give your wedding dress some added pop! • Factor in flavor. Autumn is awash in seasonal flavor that can give your wedding exceptional taste. Why not make your signature drink a hot toddy or set up an apple cider station for your guests? Fill your reception with charcuterie boards full of seasonal meats, cheeses, and vegetables to make grazing easier. Forgo the traditional by choosing a “naked” wedding cake adorned with fruits and berries or choose pie instead! • Forget the big sit-down dinner and opt for a picnic wedding instead that takes tailgating up a notch with wrapped sandwiches, chips, cookies, packaged salads, and bottled drinks. This is perfect for couples whose colors reflect a favorite team.

• Natural elements. With the fall foliage offering a dazzling backdrop to an outdoor venue, what better cathedral could there be for your event? Brides can make the most of the seasonal décor by utilizing as many natural elements in your wedding as possible. A spray of fall florals on a garden arch is both functional and fashionable, while a variety of pumpkins, apples, and gourds will help your tables achieve a comfortable, folksy look to your ceremony and reception.

• Sunflower bouquet toss. The sunflower symbolizes loyalty, happiness, optimism devotion, and longevity so why not let one of the happiest flowers take center stage? Sunflowers are also a popular choice for bridesmaid bouquets, as well.

• Do you love Halloween? You don’t have to choose black and orange to evoke a haunted house feel to your reception. Deep jewel tones of purple, emerald, sapphire, and garnet will offer your wedding an eerie elegance and upscale sophistication. • Guest experiences. Although live music will never go out of style, why not shake things up with interactive guest experiences that can create an unforgettable day. From themed actors, jugglers, and hayrides to entertainment only Tarot card readings and dance lessons, everyone loves something different and new, and it will give them something to do while you are busy taking post-wedding pictures. Let them get the party started before the couple’s grand entrance.

Your fall wedding can be a stunning affair that can couple the comfortable with the classic, while adding some contemporary trends along the way! a