Fall is one of the most popular seasons to tie the knot in and it’s easy to see why. The crisp air, the golden setting sun, the jewel-toned flowers and leaves, and hearty accents all make for some great wedding embellishments. If you have decided to host a fall affair, read on to learn about some unique wedding ideas for fall that you may wish to try or incorporate into your planning process. 

Pumpkin-Lined Aisles

This is a safer alternative to setting pumpkins on the ground near your ceremony aisle. Plus, when the pumpkins get hollowed out, they make great and festive planters for seasonal flowers like mums and sunflowers. If you are on a budget, you can repurpose summer planting posts to hold each pumpkin, thanks to the help of a sturdy ribbon in your wedding party colors. Whether you do this yourself or show this image to your florist, your aisle will look cheerful and earthy in a unique way.

Leaf-Lined Aisles

If you are on a budget and are hosting an afternoon outdoor wedding in the fall, you’ll love this idea. Why not save money and cancel scattering rose petals down your fall walkway? Simply rake the fallen, colored leaves off to each side of your alter; making an instant leafy aisle. It’s a great look for couples who are into nature, simplicity, and like a rustic look.

Fall Favors

Why not work a fun holiday into your affair? Guests will love your creativity as you set up Halloween candy serving stations. They can help themselves to some ghoulish goodies and you will make your fall theme overly evident. You can place clear jars of various sizes filled with seasonal candy and scoopers (plus favor bags can be affordably purchased in bulk) on a table decorated with stacks of hay, pumpkins, and mums. It’s a great way to tie in the season with something your guests will enjoy.

Mini Pumpkin Seating Cards

If you love pumpkins but want to stick to a more muted and neutral color palette, white pumpkins are perfect! Consider incorporating this seasonal goodie into your special day by using them as seating cards. They can be purchased in bulk and can serve as a seating card and a favor in one!

Fall Signature Drink

Play up not only the sights of the season, but the tastes as well! Consider offering a signature fall drink at your bar in addition to your other wine and spirits. A spiced rum cider or ice buckets filled with pumpkin beer are a few simple things you can do to incorporate your fall theme from outdoors to indoors. You can also consider serving a warm fall drink like hot cocoa with graham cracker-lined rims, featured in the image above, after slicing and serving your cake. 

Pumpkin Guestbook

Forget the pen and paper! Pass around a pumpkin to sign! A completely affordable and unique way to take note of guests in attendance, a pumpkin guest book is cool and modern. Use a stencil or freehand your newly married monogram on one side and set up a pumpkin signing station as guests enter your reception!

Fall Photo Booth

Guests love photo booths. Whether you hire a photo booth photographer or set up your own, this cozy set up above makes for a great backdrop for photos. All you need are a few bales of hay, some mason jars filled with woodland flowers, a cozy knit blanket, and a pillow or sack labeled, “XO” for a cute and homey added touch. Guests will love curling up on the hay and posing for a pic. Be sure to save a copy for yourself and create a visual guestbook, or send guests a copy of their photo as your send your thank you letters out!

Ceremony Blankets

One con of fall is that you never know what you are going to get when it comes to the temperature. You may luck out and have 70 degree weather on your special day, or you may not be so lucky and tie the knot as the evening temperature dips 50 degrees (or below). Be prepared and offer “Keep Warm” blankets for your guests to use as needed if you are hosting an outdoor ceremony. You can roll each up and place them in an oversized, rustic basket near the entrance of the site and guests can return them to the basket as they make their exit!

Dipped Desserts

If you want to do something unique for dessert, consider trading in your wedding cake for a candy apple dipping station. Many couples get frustrated because they spend big bucks on their wedding cake and many guests do not eat it because drinks and dancing has set in at that point in the evening. Guests are more inclined to help themselves when ready and will enjoy making their delicious dipped dessert. Set out a container of melted caramel and chocolate by using a heated chaffing dish. Spread out lots of fun items to sprinkle onto the apple as the coating hardens. Guests can eat their creation or wrap it up and take it with them as their fall favor.

Stump Servers

A cool way to serve your fall wedding cake is on an actual tree stump. This serving method will remain consistent with your fall theme and give any wedding cake an earthy, natural element.

Card Holder Case

If you aren’t into card bags or decorated bird cages, you may want to consider making or purchasing a vintage suitcase card holder. Twine and antiquated lettering, plus a simple lace bow will adorn the case as it holds your money and well wishes from friends and family.

If you have your heart set on a fall wedding, there are many unique and festive things you can do to create a truly unforgettable day.