Planning a fall-themed wedding in Upstate New York is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Autumn weddings can combine rich bold colors with soft warm elements to create a beautiful appearance. The Preston Barn’s wedding ceremony space displays gorgeous fall colors from the natural forest as a backdrop to the wooden high-beam barn for the reception space.
Fall is also the most popular season for weddings in the Hudson Valley so how can you make yours truly unique? Autumn is a beautiful time of year at the Preston Barn, with the fall leaves, the warm glow of the lanterns and string lights, and the cool crisp refreshing New York air. We will share with you how to transform your venue into a unique fall-themed wedding.
Outdoor Ceremony Decor:
The outdoor ceremony space sets the mood for the entire wedding. When choosing colors, add warm metallics such as rose gold, gold, and copper accents to offset burgundy, burnt orange, classic black, and olive green fall colors.
1. Sunflowers and Eucalyptus
Sunflowers and eucalyptus are the perfect pair for any fall wedding. The pop of yellow brightens up the space and is a great contrast to the rich green shades of eucalyptus. Sunflowers and eucalyptus can be used to line the aisle and in a wooden arch for the ceremony.
2. Copper Colored Lanterns
Copper tones are making their statement at autumn weddings. Copper-colored lanterns can be found on the outside of the Preston Barn venue and are a perfect addition to the ceremony space to give a warm ambient glow as you walk down the aisle.
3. Pampas Grass and White Pumpkins
This combination is truly gorgeous. It’s a mix of boho meets country and looks incredible lining the aisle of the Preston Barn’s ceremony space with the woods and fall leaves behind the archway. The Pampas grass is soft as feathers and the white pumpkins add an upscale country look to the ceremony decor.
Fall Textures:
Autumn is the perfect time of year to incorporate textures. Velvet and leather accents are now trending for fall. Here are some top ways both fabrics can be added tastefully to October and November weddings.
1. Attire
Consider choosing velvet dresses in rich bold colors that complement your fall theme or have the men wear velvet tuxedos to make a statement. Velvet high heels with a pop of color are another subtle way to add textured elements to your wedding attire.
We will never get over these dresses!! Lacey Gabrielle Photography
2. Seating
In the reception area consider adding velvet or leather couches and chairs to showcase the soft textures for guests to enjoy. At the Preston Barn, we have beautifully textured couches and chairs that can be added to the barn reception area to create a rich and luxurious appearance.
3. Textured Decor
Incorporate leather elements on the reception tables such as brown leather napkin rings, leather table cards, or leather placemats to add an earthy boho feel that fits in beautifully with wooden accents.
Maples Leaves, Pumpkins and Apples:
The Preston Barn reception space offers the perfect rustic backdrop to incorporate unique fall details to help your wedding truly stand out. Maple leaves, apples, and pumpkins are well-known popular trends for weddings but here are some unique ideas to add a little twist to your decor.
1. The Maple Tree
The maple tree is for guests to write well wishes, fun date night ideas, and long-lasting marriage advice for the newlyweds on pre-strung maple leaves. The tabletop tree allows your wedding guest to fill the tree branches with leaves to create a beautiful arrangement with sentimental messages.
2. Mixed Colored Pumpkins
The Preston Barn offers long wooden tables to be used in the reception space which is the perfect place to display rich-tone colored table runners filled with mixed-size colored pumpkins. Opt out of using traditional orange pumpkins for a colorful arrangement of painted pumpkins in rose gold, gold, silver, copper, white, and terracotta.
3. White Pumpkins
White pumpkins can be used in many different ways for wedding decor. Monogrammed white pumpkins are perfect for the Mr. and Mrs. sweetheart table. Medium-sized white pumpkins can be used to display table numbers and smaller-sized pumpkins can be used for guest seating placement holders. Consider using rose gold or copper lettering to pull in metallic details.
Pumpkins can also be used as floral arrangements, placing sunflowers or succulents in the center of a carved-out pumpkin to create a vibrant fall arrangement.
4. Pumpkin Guest Book
Who doesn’t love apples?
Having a guest book is a great way to remember who attended your wedding but many couples are opting out of traditional guest books and a pumpkin guest book is the perfect option for an autumn wedding. Of course, they are not real pumpkins which make them a great keepsake option. Guests can write their name on the pumpkin that has the couple's monogram name and wedding date on the front. Every October you can add your pumpkin guest book to your fall home decorations and it can be a statement piece for years to come.
5. Apple Tea Lights
Apples are a fall favorite; apple pie, apple dumplings, hot apple cider. Although, apples are used in many different ways for wedding decor. Apple tea lights look and smell incredible. All you need to complete this look is to core red delicious apples and place battery-operated tea lights inside the apples. Place the apples on the tables and around the venue in groups to brighten up an area.
When planning an October or November wedding consider adding textures, colors, and edible arrangements to create an upscale, boho country feel for your wedding day. The Preston Barn is an all-inclusive wedding venue that already displays fall trends with copper-toned lanterns on the barn venue, natural fall foliage, and a beautiful wooden ceremony arch that can be fully customized with any autumn floral arrangement. Book your tour today to see how The Preston Barn can bring beautiful autumn elements to your Upstate NY fall-themed wedding.
