| Still trying to decide on the perfect centerpieces for | | | | dressy bridal gown and set of wedding jewelry than in |
| your autumn wedding? There are many beautiful | | | | the "barn chic" scenario. Fill the eggplants with flowers |
| designs for festive fall centerpieces, some of which | | | | in rich shades of purple, red, burgundy, and brown. |
| are easy enough to do yourself. These are some | | | | Of course, there is no rule that says centerpieces |
| ideas for creative handcrafted fall centerpieces. | | | | have to be about flowers. For those who love |
| The autumn colors, leaves, fall flowers, and seasonal | | | | Halloween, a fantastic centerpiece would be |
| elements like pumpkins and gourds can all play a role in | | | | handcarved jack o' lanterns for each table. Do them |
| the best fall centerpieces. There is a style to suit | | | | with a wedding twist, though; instead of scary faces, |
| every type of reception, so you are sure to be able to | | | | carve elegant motifs such as an elaborate monogram |
| find one that you love. The key is to identify the | | | | or even a pretty scene. To elevate the pumpkins |
| general style or theme that you would like for your | | | | beyond the typical jack o' lanterns that kids carve, be |
| reception décor, and design your centerpieces | | | | sure that the person who cuts them does so with |
| around that. | | | | precision and artistry. These would be real |
| Rustic is always big for the fall. This is the time of year | | | | conversation starters for your wedding guests. |
| when couples are most likely to have a wedding that | | | | Another non-floral idea for an autumn wedding would |
| is what I like to call "barn chic", where the bride wears | | | | be to create your centerpieces from cornucopias. |
| a simple gown with handmade wedding jewelry, and | | | | These woven "horns of plenty" represent the bounty |
| the whole reception takes place in an authentic barn. | | | | of the earth and the abundance of the fall harvest. |
| Interesting vessels will always add interest to the table | | | | Cornucopias are an age-old symbol of fall, and would |
| displays, and for this type of wedding, they will be easy | | | | be very unique table decorations. The traditional horn |
| to come by. Take a group of orange and white | | | | of plenty has a large number of fruits and vegetables |
| pumpkins and hollow them out to serve as vases. A | | | | spilling forth from it onto the table. Choose really pretty |
| super easy idea is to buy potted mums in the rich reds, | | | | cornucopias made from a rich brown wicker and you |
| yellows, and oranges of autumn, and just transplant | | | | will have a marvelous looking centerpiece for an |
| them from their pots into the pumpkin vases. This is | | | | outdoor autumn wedding. |
| the ultimate in a diy centerpiece for a casual fall | | | | Fall is a fantastic time for a wedding, and it is |
| wedding. It is very easy, and extremely affordable. | | | | wonderful if you can make the season itself a part of |
| If you want to stay away from pumpkins, another fun | | | | your wedding theme. These ideas for creative |
| and unique vessel to use would be hollowed out | | | | centerpieces with an autumnal flair are perfect for |
| gourds or eggplants. The deep aubergine purple color | | | | capturing the essence of fall. Best of all, they make a |
| is a more elegant option, and would be lovely for a | | | | fun and easy project that any bride can do herself. |
| wedding where the bride is wearing a slightly more | | | | |