The charm of a fall wedding is seemingly unbeatable. The cool autumn breeze is a wonderful alternative to those hot summer months, and the crunch of leaves beneath your feet provide an irreplaceable soundtrack to the celebratory soirée.
Arguably the loveliest aspect of autumn nuptials is the fall wedding colors that define it.
Believe it or not, your color choices aren't limited to orange and red. Autumn is also strewn with earthy tones that reflect the idyllic landscape and jewel-inspired hues that echo the season's harvests.
Below, you'll find 11 color palette combinations from some of our favorite gorgeous fall weddings, ranging from pastel pink to black (with hints of green, brown, and gray in between). Borrow them for your own special day, or share them with a friend who's planning to tie the knot. We guarantee each has a unique color combination that you'll...well, fall for.
Cool Tones
A stark departure from the traditional oranges and reds, this fall wedding setup features pink and white florals, which are paired with deep teal glassware and pale blue menus. The use of brass flatware and candle tapers bring in a traditional autumn feel, all of which sits atop a dark wood table.
Via Carats & Cake/Christina Baxter Weddings & Events
Peachy Hues
A vintage-inspired palette features white florals with pops of coral for depth, with muted green, pink, and yellow shades that play into an antiqued appeal. Greenery is weaved in, in small doses to balance out the feminine florals.
Via Carats & Cake/Coastside Couture
Whimsical Copper
Copper tones and deep greens bring an understated feeling of luxury to this fall wedding tabletop, with dusty rose velvet and rusty satin linens from Nuage Designs. These metallic, feminine tones are balanced by more sultry flatware in coal and stark black, paired with white marbleized china.
Bold Berry
Bold berry hues paired with pale yellows and neutrals remind us of a blossoming apple orchard with a delicately romantic feel. Here, deep pinks, burgundy's, and reds are tempered with cool green, gray, and yellow tones.
Via Carats & Cake/Cassy Rose Events
Muted Vintage
An organic yet modern aesthetic is achieved through a palette of muted greens, whites, burnt oranges, and deep purples. While this palette is free of traditional fall vibrance, it benefits from rich contrast and a thoughtful pairing of pale hues.
Via StyleMePretty
Deep + Feminine
Deep colors, like a rich plum and beautiful burgundy, are bound to warm up any crisp fall evening. Adding in a few lighter shades to the mix, such as muted pastels and a light gray, will make for the perfect balance during this transitional time of year.
Via Ryan Designs
Pop Of Blue
Though blue is typically associated with summer and winter months, it adds excitement and interest to the traditional brown, orange, and red autumn palette. Opt for a slightly muted blue so it doesn't compete with the other vibrant shades in this color combination.
Via Camelia Weddings
Dramatic Black
Black can add drama to a wedding palette without looking like it's themed for Halloween. Use it as the base of your design, but incorporate lighter pops of gold, pastel pink, and cream to soften the aesthetic. Thread in deep green to incorporate notes of nature, the ever-present theme in any fall setting.
Via 100 Layer Cake
A Golden Touch
Gold and glitter need not be reserved for winter weddings. Sprinkle in a bit of seasonally-appropriate sparkle to a fall wedding with a dark golden hue. This color works best when paired with jewel tones, such as a deep red. Create contrast with black and white highlights for a traditional look.
Via Brooklyn Bride
Hints Of Pastel
Pastels make a lovely appearance in fall wedding color schemes when paired with deeper gold tones and cool gray. Add pattern to one of the deeper hues—take, for example, the striped gold table runner in this table set-up— to add dimension and texture to the elegant color palette.
Via Mel Barlow
Yellow Accents
Highlights of yellow lend a sense of revival to wedding palettes otherwise characterized by dark hues. Use browns and blacks as a base, acknowledging the end of a season, and highlight with yellows to point toward a new chapter—both in the year, and in the couple's lives together. (We can hear you aww'ing.)
Lucia Tonelli
Assistant Editor
Lucia Tonelli is an Assistant Editor at Town & Country, where she writes about the royal family, culture, real estate, design, and more.
