A carpet of colourful leaves, cool air and low golden sunlight dappling through the trees. Cosy layers and spiced drinks. This is the magic you want to capture for your wedding day.
As event stylists and nature-lovers, autumn weddings hold a special place in our hearts. Autumn is a sensory season, and there is so much potential in colour, texture, lighting and installations to deliver a soul-stirring experience for you and your guests.
Here are our top autumn wedding styling ideas, plus prompts to help shape your perfect wedding vision.
Seasonal Colour Harmony
Autumn is the season of abundance! There is no shortage of natural inspiration for autumn wedding colour schemes.
Earth-Kissed Tones
Want to bring a magical woodland vibe to your venue? Reflect nature’s palette! Muted colours such as mushroom, sage green and dusty rose are beautifully grounded yet undeniably romantic.
Metallic Moments
Bronze, copper and gold echo the season’s golden leaves and burnished bark. Pair gold with burgundy for warm depth, and bronze with plum for a moody, romantic atmosphere. There will be soft glimmers around the room as the light dances off the elements.
Vibrant Surprise
A bride-to-be told us she was walking through a wooded area, gathering inspiration for her wedding colour scheme. Amongst the darkening tones, she spotted a surprising pop of colour. Vibrant orange and pink Spindleberries! This delightful discovery sparked her vision for an energetic autumn colour scheme that reflected her free-spirited nature.
Reflect on your autumn ‘why’…
Which autumn memory makes you happiest? Let that feeling guide your palette choice.
Autumnal Texture Contrasts
Autumn certainly brings the drama with contrasting colours, weather and landscapes! Juxtapose layers and textures at your wedding to create a soul-warming space for all.
- Stone vs fluid – draped chiffon runners with slate or stone place cards
- Textured vs smooth – wool table throws with smooth ceramic chargers
- Weathered vs gleaming – reclaimed wood centrepiece with gold-rimmed glassware
- Heavy vs light – rich velvet napkins and fine lace chair sashes
- Untamed vs curated – wild foliage framing with coordinated throws and cushions
When Time Stood Still
One of our happy couples drew their styling vision from their proposal day. The proposal unfolded in the middle of the forest, with leaves drifting serenely to the floor, the smell of rain, a moss-covered tree trunk and, of course, a heartfelt yes!
Ponder on textures…
Gather five different textures this week. Which combinations make you want to linger?
Autumn-Inspired Focal Points
Bare barns and high-ceilinged marquees can be completely transformed with strategically placed installations and beautiful backdrops.
Ceremony
Frame your special moment with a living arch of autumn flora. Think berries, autumn leaves and foliage, twined branches and pops of flowering plants such as dahlias, asters or crocus. Glorious!
Reception
Lift eyes and spirits with a wow-worthy ceiling installation. Paper lanterns in your autumnal palette provide a breathtaking canopy of orbs overhead as you dance the night away.
Other suspended installations, such as bunting and fabric draping, bring an intimate feel to your autumnal wedding. Fabrics can be weighted and thoughtfully positioned to withstand any weather on the day.
Visualise the glittering eyes…
How will guests feel in your space? What will stir their souls?
Autumn Ambiance
You’ll be chasing the golden hour for your wedding photos, but after dark, warm, enchanting lighting is a welcome sight.
Every venue has its own rhythm of light and shadow. We use our detailed understanding of each venue to style lighting that illuminates your celebration and captures the essence of your love story.
- Candlelight – Exuding intimacy and connection, candles can be varied in height and placement for added intrigue. Hurricane covers are essential for open venues. If your venue does not allow open candles, LED candles offer a radiant alternative.
- Fairy lights – Magical and delightful, these evoke a sense of being at one with nature underneath a starlit sky. A strategic placement makes larger reception rooms feel more cosy and welcoming. They also reflect beautifully in rainy settings.
- Uplighting – Add a touch of drama and glam to your autumnal wedding with amber washes on feature walls or highlights for statement pieces.
Your lightbulb moment…
What kind of lighting makes you and your partner feel confident and connected?
Your Autumn Story
Our autumn wedding styling ideas are here to spark your creative thinking.
Every couple’s story is different and unique to them. We are obsessed with delivering deeply considered designs that immerse you and your guests in your special day.
We’d love to hear your story and help you achieve your vision for your autumnal wedding day!