9 Lovely Fall Wedding Themes for 2024

While summer is a popular season for weddings, it can get hot and uncomfortable fast when guests are dressed in formal wear. Autumn brings cooler temps and the opportunity to use the changing fall leaves for a stunning wedding background. Check out our list of beautiful fall wedding themes for this year.

Glamorous Gold

A gold theme could go two different ways, in vintage or modern styles. For a vintage theme, think of antique flower vases and candle holders for table centerpieces and ornate gold finish tableware. Modern gold styles would feature items with smooth, simple curves and surfaces. Juxtapose your gold accents with tablecloths or napkins in deep reds or blues. Be sure to note the dress code as formal to complement the gold fall wedding theme.

Rustic Fall Wedding 

One of the most popular ideas for fall wedding decor is the rustic theme. Handmade wooden and chalkboard signs, mason jar flower vases and drinking glasses, string lights, and tin bins are a great start to nailing in the rustic theme. Take it a step further and choose a barn-style venue to compliment your rustic wedding party decor.

Autumn Leaf Wedding

If you’re looking to catch the perfect view when the leaves are at their peak colors, you’ll need to put some research into your venue. In some regions, the peak of the fall leaves may last about two weeks before they turn brown or a windy day knocks most of the leaves off the trees. The best place to head is to the mountains where beautiful vistas can be found. Reserve your venue well ahead of time and talk to the staff about when is the best time for viewing the fall leaves. Run with the fall leaf wedding theme by incorporating fall foliage into floral pieces and leaf decorations into table runners, napkins, and plates.

Fall Floral Centerpieces

Flowers are still blooming in fall, but they traditionally bring a warmer color palette of reds, yellows, and oranges. Creating fall flower bouquets for your table centerpieces is a perfect way to accent an autumn wedding. Popular fall flowers include sunflowers, chrysanthemums, poppies, black-eyed Susans, and dahlias. Reflect the warm hues of your flowers into your tableware and bridesmaids’ dresses. 

Fall Menu Theme

Along with fall colors and flowers, a fall menu is another way to celebrate the autumn season in your wedding theme. Fall comfort foods like pies, caramel apples, and cider doughnuts are excellent replacements for traditional cake. Cozy soups can serve as first-course appetizers. For main course items, just think of all the best dishes you’ve had at Thanksgiving dinner. And don’t forget the fall-themed wedding cocktails! Drinks made with the flavors of cinnamon, vanilla, spices, bourbon, and sangria will help drive home your fall wedding theme and decor ideas.

Styled Jackets and Furs

With the advancement of autumn, cool temps can rule the days and it can become downright chilly at night. To help your guests feel comfortable and create a unique style for your wedding, consider incorporating fashion coats and jackets into your bridal party’s attire. Allow guests to wear formal-style jackets and furs. For outdoor receptions that will last into the night, be sure to rent lighting, patio heaters, and gas fire pits for added ambiance.

Fall Feathers

Feathers are a simple fall wedding decor idea that helps bring a natural element into your setting, whether it is indoors or outdoors. You’ll want your feathers to be neutral and warm colors like white, tan, mustard, brown, and black. These colors will pair nicely with fall tableware in gold, maroon, sunflower yellow, terra cotta, and other earthy colors. Feathers can be worked into centerpieces, bouquets and boutonnieres, garlands, and other fall-themed decor.

Pretty Pumpkins

Nothing screams fall more than pumpkins, but your fall pumpkin wedding theme doesn’t have to look like a scene set for Halloween. Elegant candles and little pumpkins in white, silver, and gold tones make for an elegant addition to decorate tables, signs, and bouquets. Match your napkins, plates, and other colored tableware in the same tones to complement your modern pumpkins. 

Moody Halloween Theme

We didn’t forget the quirky types who completely embrace the Halloween season! But forget all the big box store Halloween and go for Halloween decorations with class. To make this fall wedding theme come together, you’ll need dark colors in shades of deep red, purple, and of course black. You could even stretch these colors from decor, Halloween tableware, and bridesmaids' dresses to swapping out the traditional wedding dress white for something in sexy wine red. Orange pumpkins will be welcome everywhere, from table centerpiece accents to the buffet table decor and serving dishes, to carved jack-o-lantern tributes to the bride and groom. Consider making your reception into a fun masquerade party! 

Create a Cozy Moment

For many, autumn is a favorite season for the moderate weather, cozy harvest foods, and some of the most beautiful displays nature has to offer in the changing leaves. We just love fall-themed weddings and the decor ideas that go along with it. Shop the Ultimate Party Super Store now for a huge selection of high-quality wedding balloons, decor, tableware, and fall-themed party supplies. Get free shipping on orders of $59 or more.