Be inspired by a season full of colour for your wedding. Find out all about seasonal food and flowers and get ideas to help you decide how your wedding day can look.

Autumn has so much to offer any wedding large or small, grand or simple. Be inspired by the rich colour in nature and work them into your colour scheme. Think firey reds, glowing oranges and shades of gold and yellow. As it’s harvest time make the most of seasonal foods to make your menu extra special and even more memorable. When you’re deciding where to have your wedding service and reception remember to think about keeping out the cold and making it a welcoming start to a great celebration. Another benefit to having an Autumn wedding is the promise of a clear crisp morning and weather that is neither too hot or cold.

The Look
If you’re not too keen to make your wedding ‘all about Autumn’ then why not stick to a classic wedding feel with a hint of the autumnal. A subtle way to say autumn is your colour scheme choose bridesmaid dresses in cute pinks with rich plum detailing or ribbons another great colour combination is a subtle gold a colour that flatters the majority. Another great way to hint autumn rather than shout it is in your wedding flowers. Choose delicate camelias or delphiniums and mix with the more traditional flowers such as red roses or pink lilies.

The Food
Delight your friends and family with a seasonal autumn menu; the pickings are rich in what has been traditionally harvest time. Choose meats to suit your taste and ensure that you employ a chef that knows how cook them to perfection and suggest complementary vegetables. Desserts might include rich winter berry puddings. Why not treat your guests to a helping of spotted dick or bread and butter pudding with thick heart-warming custard.

Reception Ideas
Get the You could even employ a card magician for spontaneous pre or post dinner ‘tricks’ and put sweets on each table as the ‘treats’. Autumn is typically the harvest month so why not let this be the inspiration for your theme. Make berry and twig table displays and even invite your guests to throw dried leaves instead of confetti which is unusual, attractive, bio degradable and free.

Flowers & Food
When it comes to flowers there are plenty of Autumn flower varieties to choose from. Gerberas, Dahlias, Roses, Sunflowers and Orchid are just a small selection of flowers that are on offer during this season. Why not choose an Autumnal garland to use at the service venue or at the reception.

For your wedding menu opt for hearty filling food. Roast lamb, roasted vegetables, steak and ale pie are just a few ideas and why not serve a warm dessert like sticky toffee pudding or pumpkin pie with custard for dessert.