What to Consider For an Autumn Wedding
As leave summer behind and go head first into pumpkin-spiced lattes and spooky films, many couples are starting to plan their autumn wedding. But, with so many different elements to consider, how do you successfully plan an autumn wedding? Find out here at HIGHFIELD, based in Driffield, East Yorkshire.
Rustic Wedding Theme
Fairy lights are a lovely way to highlight the boho or forest fairy theme of your autumn wedding if you're going for that look. It is also lovely to hang lights from trees in the autumn. The colours are brightened and transformed in an ethereal way as the lights dance on the leaves in the most amazing ways.
Try utilising pinecones, apples, cinnamon sticks, vines, leaves, and vines for general décor, along with lovely chai-spiced candles that may be lit later in the evening. The combination of these things' colours and scents will produce a lovely ambience that everyone will like.
Add Natural Elements
Make the most of your surroundings by emphasising autumn's cosy textures and colours. Even if you aren't getting married in a forest, you can recreate this appearance by using fresh flora in the day's décor elements, such as escort cards, centrepieces, and the altar itself. Why not consider a floral arch that embodies autumnal seasonal wedding flowers and colours? These natural elements are perfect for making a statement, whilst creating a new environment inside.
Yet, if you are wanting an outdoor wedding, HIGHFIELD is for you! Our Yorkshire hotel is surrounded by 8 acres of woodlands to be at one with nature. Find out more about how to have a woodland wedding on our previous blog.
Autumnal Drinks and Cocktails
But, it’s not just the decorations that can be transformed into autumnal wedding ideas. What about your drinks menu? After the wedding ceremony, many wedding guests will want to toast the happy couple. So, why not consider custom drinks and cocktails that represent your wedding theme?
At HIGHFIELD, we can create custom menus specifically for your events. Consider apple cider to fit in with your rustic theme. Or, for the non-alcoholic guests, why not let them cosy up with a nice hot chocolate to unwind after the party? Relax in our Pink Parlour with cocktails or at our glamorous Library Bar. Find out more about our drinks here.
Seasonal Wedding Flowers
To complete your autumn wedding look, consider incorporating this aesthetic into your choices of flowers. Bright yellows, rich reds, and burnt oranges are all excellent colour options. What about the flowers themselves? Why not consider carnations, tulips, chrysanthemums, and roses as ideal carnations for the wedding setup and/or as the bridal party's arrangements? All of which have an autumnal colour scheme. Get the gents involved by adding a single flower on their top left lapel!
Why not add some pine cones or conkers to your wedding flowers and decorations for an added dose of seasonal style?
The Perfect Venue
But, when it comes to autumn wedding ideas, the most important element is the location. You need to ensure that either there are woodlands available for an outdoor wedding, or a grand interior space that still incorporates rustic autumnal features.
At HIGHFIELD, our mock Victorian aesthetic is perfect for any autumn wedding. Not only does our Yorkshire hotel provide elegant elements like the Great Hall for the ceremony, but it is also located in the heart of the Wolds, surrounded by 8 acres of incredible woodlands.
Enquire here for more information on how HIGHFIELD can transform your autumn wedding, or give us a call on 01377 256 231. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and stay up to date with our latest events!