Nature-Inspired Ideas for Fall Weddings

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Whether you're getting married indoors or out, there are plenty of ways to incorporate the beautiful natural elements of the season in your wedding. Here, our favorite ideas.

Ceremony Décor

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Bridal Party

Dress your 'maids in various autumnal hues.

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Have your flower girl carry a pumpkin filled with flowers down the aisle!

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Escort Cards

Pin each escort card to a mini pumpkin.

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Display your cards on tree branches.

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This escort card tree reflects the falling leaves outdoors.

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Reception Ideas

Use a (faux!) pumpkin as your card holder.

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Or, carve a few real pumpkins for a special message.

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Start off the meal with pumpkin soup.pumpkin soup

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Try a combination of leaves, branches, and flowers in autumnal shades for your centerpieces.
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Decorate the chairs at your sweetheart table with apple garlands.

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Jazz up your dessert display with a few painted pumpkins.

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And serve up some caramel apples for dessert!

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Fall brides, tell us how you're incorporating the season in your wedding!

—Kristen O'Gorman Klein