With summer sadly coming to a close, fall wedding trends are making the change of season a little less bittersweet. An astonishing 32% of weddings take place in the fall and we can understand why – the colours and cuisine are so warm and inviting.

The hottest trends include: rustic and gold accents, dim lighting, and harvest-inspired wedding favours and cakes are all a must for this season! We love the idea of using wheat grass as a centerpiece or bouquet!

Wheat bouquet

http://maryandopie.blogspot.com/2009/04/diy-wheat-bouquet.html

Apples

http://www.decorguide.tk/about/wedding-decoration/fall-wedding-favors-ideas

Wedding Pie

http://www.eventstoatdc.com/tag/wedding-pie/

Ceremony

http://bestweddingdecorations.com/fall-wedding-decoration.html

Pumpkin Aisle

http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/fall-wedding-ideas-1

Pumpkin Table Number

http://ruffledblog.com/rustic-fall-wedding/

Flowers

http://www.katewebber.com/

Wheat Centrepiece

http://www.eventstoatdc.com/?s=fall

Wedding Dresses

Think lace! floral flowers and tulle detailing! Our favourite trends for this fall are Trumpet Dresses (also known as the “mermaid” dress), sweetheart necklines, textured skirts, short dresses (which might not be the best option for Canada’s chilly fall weather), lace dresses, and ball gowns. Here are some of the dresses from various Fall 2011 Fall lines that caught our eye:

Lazaro

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/lazaro-fall-2011-collection

Vera Wang

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/vera-wang-fall-2011-collection

Oscar De La Renta

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/oscar-de-la-renta-fall-2011-collection

J.Crew

http://stylepantry.com/2011/04/04/j-crew-2011-bridal-collection/

Jasmine Collection

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/jasmine-colection-fall-2011-collection

Colours

The traditional colours of fall such as orange, red, yellow and brown are the first to come to mind when discussing Fall wedding themes however, don’t be afraid to mix in other colours too. This season peach, forest green, burgundy, and lilac are all on trend and luckily enough they are flattering colours on many skin types. J. Crew’s 2011 Fall Bridesmaid line offers wonderful bridesmaid dresses in these colours.

Other Sources Used:
http://www.beau-coup.com/bridal_shower_themes.htm

You can create a world filled with nature’s magic on your special day.

Fill your day with all the romantic glowers and blooms that represent a stroll in a garden…flowergirls with flower baskets overflowing with petal perfect blooms.

Stay to the soft romantic palettes with soft pinks, white and the fresh greens inspired by nature.

Carry the look over to your venue with bird cages or lanterns for centerpieces.

1. Elbow Park in Calgary, AB

2. Chair Decor by Special Event Rentals

3. Chair Decor by Special Event Rentals

4. All flowers done by Studio Bloom

Wanting to go a little on the wild side? Then introduce a bohemian vibe to your wedding with some magenta, purple, golden yellow and sky blue. Work that little bit of whimsy in with your cake, your invitations by using personal touches, colour and design or in your flowers.

Use a lot of colour and optimism, it’s your wedding. A time to celebrate after all, it’s not all doom and gloom out there.

The Bohemian Bride definitely gives out a positive, colourful, creative energy vibe.

Bold and beautiful is the key for wedding colors this year. Past color schemes such as lilac with purple tones, or chocolate browns with soft greens are likely to continue, but will be reinvented through outbursts of fresher, more vivid colors. No matter which color you choose, think bright, saturated, and exotic.

So how do you use these bright colors without going overboard? The trick is to have the major elements simple and classic. Keep your wedding gown elegant and traditional and carefully coordinate it with your bridesmaid’s dresses and groomsmen outfits. Then go crazy with color for your accessories - place settings, flower arrangements, venue décor, and cake trimmings. A little punch of color makes a big statement.

If you’re having problems choosing a color scheme, turn to current trends in home décor and fashion. Variant shades of blues, yellows, and oranges are popular colors on the runways this year. Keep track of what catches your eye and try and imagine how they would look on your big day.