Fall for Autumn Wedding Favors
While some brides dream of spring weddings (they say June is the most popular month to wed), other brides prefer to say their “I dos” in the autumn months of September, October and November. The weather has a crisp but not-too-cold nip to it and the foliage is turning stunning shades of reds, oranges and yellows setting the perfect backdrop for an outdoor fall time wedding.
Also as a traditional time of harvest in the agricultural communities and storing up provisions for a long winter, the fall season conjures up images of hay bales, bushels of apples and lots of home baked goodies. The down-home imagery of being married in front of a New England red barn or canopy of seemingly painted Aspen, Maple or Hickory trees seems too casual, think again. This charming scenery makes a beautiful contrast to the pristine and formal gown of the bride.
Remember to plan your autumn time wedding down to the last detail; don’t forget about the wedding favors. For a show stopping addition to the table tops, indulge your guests with gourmet caramel apples speckled in chopped nuts or chocolate sprinkles. Wrapped up in cellophane at tied off with a pretty bow that matches your décor, these edible wedding favors are meant to be gobbled up on the go. For another sweet treat, you can package together two pear-shaped cookie cutters along with a special recipe from “the perfect pair”.
Another autumn inspired choice for wedding favors is a candle wrapped with a warm ribbon. From nature-inspired beeswax candles made from honeycomb to deliciously scented candles that smell like all types of seasonal delights such as banana bread, apple pie, pumpkin spice and more. All of these smells wafting from these wedding favors will remind your friends and family of the very essence of fall.
Of course, anything with a leaf motif also makes fitting wedding favors for your autumn celebration. There are so many ideas: leaf-shaped chocolates wrapped in orange, yellow, green and red foil will mimic the turning landscape and leaf-shaped guest soaps printed up with a special tag will announce how special it is to “fall” in love!
