10 Enchanting Autumn Wedding Ideas

Autumn invokes shades of red, orange, and gold, and presents a magical season for weddings. The stunning backdrop of nature’s colors and the cozy atmosphere create a unique and enchanting ambiance for your special day. If you’re considering an autumn wedding in Palm Springs, we’ve gathered ten charming ideas to help you make the most of this wonderful season.

1. Fall Foliage Ceremony

One of the most captivating aspects of an autumn wedding is fall foliage. Host your ceremony in a picturesque outdoor setting surrounded by towering palms and the unique serenity of the desert. The natural beauty of the season will provide a breathtaking backdrop as you exchange your vows.

2. Warm and Cozy Color Palette

Embrace the warm and inviting colors of autumn in your wedding palette. Consider rich shades like deep burgundy, rustic orange, and earthy brown for your décor, bridesmaid dresses, and floral arrangements. These hues will perfectly complement the season’s charm.

3. Seasonal Flower Arrangements

Incorporate seasonal flowers like dahlias, sunflowers, and chrysanthemums into your bouquet and floral arrangements. These blooms add a touch of rustic elegance to your wedding décor and celebrate the beauty of the season.

4. Apple and Pumpkin Decor

Apples and pumpkins can serve as delightful decorative elements. Use them as table centerpieces, aisle markers, or even as placeholders. They bring a touch of autumn’s harvest to your wedding theme.

5. Outdoor Fire Pit Lounge

Create a cozy atmosphere for your guests with an outdoor fire pit lounge area. It’s a great way to keep everyone toasty while they enjoy the autumn evening and adds a touch of romance to the celebration.

6. Seasonal Menu

Incorporate seasonal flavors into your wedding menu. Consider serving hearty dishes like butternut squash soup, apple cider cocktails, and pumpkin pie for dessert. These dishes will not only warm your guests but also tantalize their taste buds with the essence of autumn.

7. Blankets and Shawls

To ensure your guests stay comfortable during the outdoor evening portions of your celebration, provide blankets and shawls in your wedding colors. Not only will they keep everyone warm, but they can also double as wedding favors.

8. Rustic Chic Decor

Give your wedding a rustic chic vibe by using wooden accents and natural textures in your décor. Burlap table runners, wooden signage, and mason jar centerpieces can all add a touch of rustic charm to your autumn celebration.

9. Fall-Inspired Wedding Favors

Show your appreciation to your guests with fall-inspired wedding favors. Miniature bottles of maple syrup, personalized apple cider bottles, or packets of spiced autumn tea are thoughtful reminders of your special day.

10. Leaves as Confetti

Swap traditional confetti for dried leaves. It’s a whimsical and eco-friendly option that adds a touch of natural beauty to your post-ceremony celebrations.

An autumn wedding is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate love amidst nature’s most enchanting season. Whether you choose to embrace vibrant foliage, savor seasonal flavors, or incorporate rustic elements, your autumn wedding is sure to be a memorable and magical affair. Embrace the warmth and charm of the season, and let it set the stage for a love story that will last a lifetime.

Ancient smoking etiquette – we’ve come a long way, baby.

Love Mad Men? You’ll love this etiquette q & a! It’s amazing to see how things have changed- smoking was so normal there were dos and don’ts! Yikes.

I got my hands recently on an etiquette Q&A compilation from Amy Vanderbilt, columnist and etiquette authority from the 50s-70s.  I will be sharing gems on the blog in the coming months.  Here’s my favorite so far, not wedding related, but too good not to share.

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Amy Vanderbilt’s ad for Lucky Strikes

 Q: Recently, when four of us were dining out- two married couples- one of the husbands left the table for a few minutes. The remaining husband, left with his wife and the wife of the other, lit the cigarette first of his friend’s wife and then of his own.  His wife felt that as her escort, he should have lit her cigarette first. Which is correct?

 A: As one woman was left alone, the husband and wife remaining are, in effect, her host and hostess for the moment.  Therefore it was correct for the remaining husband to light the guest’s cigarette first, then his wife’s.  

There you have it folks, cigarettiquette.

Be well, and love well.  And for goodness sakes.  Don’t smoke!

-Dinah

 

Toxic friends and the wedding

Toxic chemicals are hazardous to your health – and so are toxic friends.  They make everyday life difficult, how do you navigate a special event like a wedding? Let’s look at a few personality types, and strategize.

The Guilt Machine: She makes you feel bad whenever you see her.  You’re not spending enough time listening to her talk about her eternally doomed life.

The Plan:  tell her honestly you have a lot of obligations and need to be around positive energy.  Ask if she can understand your limited availability and see things more “glass half full” or you’ll need to step back for a while.

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Who wants a photo of toxic friends? How about a wedding bouquet instead!

 Envious & Evil:  He “doesn’t like your fiancé,” (= jealous of your committed relationship) so drops references to your wild nights out in Boystown in his presence.

The plan:  Again, honesty (see a theme?) Sit him down and spell it out. That behavior is not cute, and not worthy of a good friend.

Just plain clueless:  She wore an off white dress and a hat with a birdcage veil to your engagement party, and harassed you about all your vendor choices.

The plan: Delegate this one.  There’s probably a no-nonsense mutual friend that can artfully explain the transgressions, get her to apologize and keep her distance until after the wedding.

In the end it’s being honest with the people in our lives who are causing us pain that makes the biggest difference in our quality of life.  Your friend may not fit neatly into one of these descriptions, but nevertheless, get out there, be honest and make your wedding non-toxic!

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