If you are planning to wed in the fall, you can use a variety of decorations to reflect the season. Use autumn symbols, such as leaves, and colors such as red, orange, brown and yellow, to create one-of-a-kind centerpieces and tabletop decor. Rustic touches, such as pumpkins and gourds, can be used on your table and serve as place settings or centerpieces. It's easy and inexpensive to create your own fall-themed table decor.
Autumn Colors
Depending on where you live, the colors of the season may vary. Many fall weddings use the traditional autumn colors of red, orange, yellow and brown. However, you may choose to use a different scheme to reflect the time of year. The Knot, one of the nation's leading wedding websites, recommends pairing gold and purple together for a fall wedding. When purchasing materials to make your centerpieces and table decor, pick a color scheme and buy all of the materials in the colors you plan to use.
Candle Centerpieces
If you want to use candles in place of flowers to decorate your tabletops, you can easily create candle centerpieces at home. Purchase colored ribbon in your desired fall colors, large and small votive holders, silk leaves and floral wire. Adhere colored ribbon around the top of the glass votive holders using a hot glue gun. Use different colored ribbon on the large and small holders. Measure and cut lengths of floral wire that are 1 inch longer than the circumference of each votive holder. Connect silk autumn leaves to each length of floral wire by twisting the wire around the base of each stem. The leaves should be 1/4 of an inch apart on the wire. Once all of the leaves have been attached to the floral wire, wrap the wire around the base of the votive holders. Use the hot glue gun to secure the leaves in place.
A candle centerpiece is appropriate for a nighttime reception and will add warmth to your tabletops and venue. Scented candles in seasonal smells such as cinnamon apple and pumpkin pie will complement the time of year.
Arranging the Tabletop
To arrange your fall-themed tabletop, lay down tablecloths. Alternate table colors so there is an even number of each. Set out dinnerware and napkins at each place setting, and place the centerpiece in the middle of each table. If you are using the candle centerpieces, place one large votive holder and two small votive holders on each table. Scatter silk autumn leaves around the center of the table as a finishing touch. Place candles into the votive holders.
Other Tabletop Options
You may also choose to incorporate rustic touches to your autumn tabletop decor, such as pumpkins and gourds. Miniature pumpkins can be used as part of your centerpiece, or can be labeled and put at each place setting to serve as a name card. Small gourds can be placed next to the votive holders.
Decorating Chairs
Measure and cut sections of floral wire 3 1/2 feet long, and wrap the wire around the base of silk leaf stems. The leaves should be 1 inch apart on the floral wire. This will create a garland of autumn leaves. Wrap the garlands around the back of each chair to complete your autumn-themed table. You can incorporate autumn leaf garlands onto buffet tables, your head table, and card table if desired.
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