From For Your Party
This post is in partnership with Beau Coup, Fifty Flowers, Olive & Cocoa, and For Your Party. Thanks for supporting the brands that support Santa Barbara Wedding Style.
Lovers of fall can rejoice: autumn wedding season is here. As the days get shorter and the air gets a little crisper, couples planning fall weddings are putting the finishing touches on celebrations inspired by one of the most naturally beautiful times of year.
From changing leaves and seasonal blooms to pumpkins, apples, candlelight, and cozy textures, fall offers endless ways to bring the season into your wedding decor without making everything feel overly themed. It’s also no surprise that autumn continues to be a favorite time to tie the knot, thanks to its gorgeous colors, comfortable temperatures, and abundance of seasonal inspiration.
If you’re planning a fall wedding, there are plenty of ways to incorporate the season into everything from your ceremony and reception tables to your stationery, favors, and guest experience. The key is choosing a few autumnal elements that complement your overall wedding style rather than letting the season take over.
With a little help from our friends at Beau Coup, Fifty Flowers, Olive & Cocoa, and For Your Party, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite fall wedding decor ideas to inspire your big day.
Planning Your Fall Wedding Decor
Before you start ordering pumpkins and picking out your centerpiece vessels, consider a few of these seasonal details:
Choose your color palette: Rich burgundy, rust, terracotta, olive, caramel, and warm neutrals are classic fall choices, but softer palettes can work beautifully, too.
Lean into texture: Velvet, silk ribbon, wood, woven details, and linen can instantly make a fall wedding feel warmer and more inviting.
Use seasonal elements thoughtfully: Pumpkins, apples, pears, dried leaves, and autumn branches can add a seasonal touch without making your wedding feel like a fall festival.
Don't forget the lighting: Candles, taper candles, lanterns, and warm string lights can make an especially big impact as the sun sets earlier.
Let your venue do some of the work: If you're getting married somewhere surrounded by trees, gardens, vineyards, or other natural scenery, keep your decor complementary so the season's natural beauty can shine.
Think beyond the tables: Carry your fall theme through your ceremony backdrop, welcome sign, bar, stationery, favors, and other guest-facing details for a cohesive look.
Whether your vision is moody and romantic, modern and minimalist, or cozy and rustic, there are plenty of ways to make an autumn wedding feel personal and polished. Start browsing the trends from all four talented vendors and get ready to plan a wedding you and your guests will fall in love with!
Personalized Acrylic Sign with Fall Florals
From Beau Coup
Terracotta Wine Napkins
From For Your Party
Gilt and Glass Centerpiece
From Olive & Cocoa
Rustic Bohemian Florals
From Fifty Flowers
Til Death Toast Coasters
From For Your Party
Blooming Vines Terracotta Vase
From Olive & Cocoa
Twinkling Bottle Lights
From Olive & Cocoa
Velvet Table Runner
From Beau Coup
Rustic Guest Book Alternative
From Beau Coup
Vintage Glass Tea Light Holders
From Beau Coup