Fall, also called Autumn, is really a fantastic time of the year, especially where we are here in the Chicago area.
And as the scenery starts transforming all around you, you’ll probably start having all kinds of fall wedding ideas pop into your head.
I mean, we’re assuming that you’ll be thinking about wedding stuff to begin with.
But that’s a pretty safe assumption to make since you’re on a wedding site reading about wedding stuff.
Don’t worry.
We’re not here to make fun of you.
In fact, we’re here to help you brainstorm even more with a short list of our own fall wedding ideas that you can try to apply to your vision. ✨
1. Reserve a Venue With Lots of Trees
Why would we advise you to do this?
Because fall is when the leaves change color, of course.
That’s literally one of the best things about the entire season, and you’d be crazy to miss it.
A couple of months ago, we actually put together a list of such venues.
We’d encourage you to check those venues out and contact them, as well as maybe a few others like the Chicago Botanical Gardens.
The key consideration here is whether or not the venue has trees and, if it does, how many trees it has.
That’s because having a fall wedding without being able to see the beautiful multicolored leaves (and get them in your photos) seems almost wasteful.
Why would you bother scheduling your wedding in fall if you’re just going to be inside a concrete box the whole time with no view of the landscape?
And why bother coming up with fall wedding ideas if you’re not going to include the scenery that makes fall distinct and recognizable?
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2. Embody The Season In Your Decor
Fall is arguably the most colorful time of the year, and that’s one of the main things people like so much about it.
And at least a few of your fall wedding ideas should be related to your decor.
Think big, lush floral centerpieces, abundant use of wood and burlap, and a pumpkin here or there to start with.
From there, you can just let your imagination run wild or start looking up examples of fall wedding decor to get inspiration from.
3. Embody The Season Even More In Your Attire
Another reason we love fall is that it gives you the opportunity to rock a variety of styles and colors that are hard to pull off during other times of the year.
Part of this is because Fall is a season when colors change in the natural environment.
But an equally large part of it is actually due to temperature changes.
Fall is just cold enough to not be hot, while still being just warm enough to not be cold.
This means you can wear jackets and other things that would be less comfortable in the hotter months, while still not needing to bundle all the way up, like in winter.
And if you need more details or guidelines than that, lots of people have written extensively about fall wedding attire.
There’s a huge amount to be said on the subject and a veritable cornucopia of fall wedding ideas to get from what others have already said.
So dive in and let yourself get swept away.
4. Save Money With Off-Season Pricing
This isn’t going to be a thing with every venue, but fall is generally considered off-season for many of them.
This is especially true from late October through December.
During this time of the year, you can potentially save on things like venue costs and vendor fees due to the decreased amount of competition there is for their services.
However, don’t just assume that you’re going to save money because it’s fall.
Contact your chosen venues and venues far in advance (before fall) to ask them about pricing and make sure that there actually will be a price difference before you just assume that there will be.
In some places, there really is no off-season for weddings because they’re jam-packed all year round.
5. Riff Off The Holidays
Halloween and Thanksgiving are both during the fall season, as are several other fun holidays.
In addition to the natural scenery that characterizes autumn, each of these holidays has its own aesthetic and spirit that you can draw inspiration from.
Anyone who grew up watching Scooby Doo knows what a fun aesthetic and vibe Halloween has, and plenty of more quirky couples have already chosen to give their wedding that more otherworldly look.
Likewise, many of you from international or religious backgrounds know that autumn is also when Día de los Muertos, Oktoberfest, Yom Kippur, and Diwali are celebrated.
And these holidays can also give you plenty of fall wedding ideas for your decor, as well as your attire.
Like the holidays, weddings are celebrations.
They’re about having a good time.
So, have fun with it.
One of The Most Magical Times of The Year
It really is, and not only because of the widespread availability of pumpkin spice.
Fall is a transition period between summer and winter, between one year and the next.
It’s a time to celebrate what has come before and what we hope will come next.
In other words, it’s the perfect season to celebrate new beginnings.
And if you’re in the Chicago area this fall, we’d love to help you celebrate your new beginning. 💐
