Planning to tie the knot at any of the Hamptons wedding venues this fall? Enjoy mulling over these fantastic wedding ideas!
Bounty harvest as beautifuly rustic decor. Fall is the time of harvesting, and it presents such a great opportunity to fill your venue with the season’s bounty, and bring a splash of color to your big day. Bundles of wheat, adorned with fall blossoms like chrysanthemum, helenium, helianthus, heliopsis, zinnia, and carnation make for a stunning centerpiece, while pumpkins can be carved into lanterns to mark the pathways. Pinecones, plums, apples, and maple leaves, on the other hand, can be used as table markers and accents for the buffet table. Hay can even be covered with fabric and serve as your seats. Beige, gold, orange, dark red, and rust usually compose the palette of fall weddings, and all permutations make for an elegant motif!
Offer scarves and blankets to the guests. Fall weddings can get chilly for your guests! Offer information regarding the weather forecast on your wedding website, and when you send out the invitations. A thoughtful host can offer scarves and blankets that guests can borrow for the reception. These can be placed in a wicker basket placed beside the registration book (make clear instructions about where they should be returned). These items can very well serve as your wedding favors, too.
Prepare an open fire. Because fall is a cold season, you may want to arrange for an open fire at the venue. Talk to the wedding venue manager to ensure that there will be enough kindling for the evening, and that there will be trained staff that will keep the fire burning. For extra oomph, find herbs and cones that can infuse scent into the firewood mix. Light bulbs hung all around the venue can also help create a warm ambience for everyone.
Consider the season in planning the menu. Fall is such an exciting season for food aficionados. You can offer earthy, woodsy, and smoky flavors, while also teasing the eyes with the lovely combination of colors. Use lots of pumpkins, mushrooms, apples, plums, and other fall staples, and find yourself and your guests enjoying the wide array of autumn flavors. A glass of sparkling cider also makes for a nice beverage to down the food with.
To start planning your big day at one of the fine Hamptons wedding venues, talk to your wedding planner today!
