How and where to organise an autumn wedding?

To make the most of the autumn colours, choose a a place surrounded by naturetrees and vines. A private wine-growing estate, a farmhouse surrounded by woods or a château surrounded by a wooded park will provide you with a first-rate autumnal backdrop. Of course, autumn landscapes are different depending on the country or region you're in, but that's what will set the mood for your wedding. Here are a few ideas for venues for the vin d'honneur and/or reception.

Getting married in a barn

The idea of getting married in a barn or farmhouse This is perhaps the perfect opportunity to mix the chic with the rustic, for a country atmosphere. Many beautifully restored barns offer light and airy spaces. Visit and choose a style that suits you.

Getting married in a vineyard

Autumn is an excellent time to get married in a vineyard. Our French regions are full of wineries! You may be able to offer a wine tasting with a visit to the cellars. Don't forget to ask, this could be an activity to offer your guests between the vin d'honneur and the meal. It's an opportunity to create a different wedding experience for your guests.

Saying yes in a mountain resort

Of course, the ideal time to get married in the mountains is in winter, at the foot of the snow-capped mountains. But autumn is just as beautiful! An autumn wedding in the mountains allows you to enjoy the view of the hills with their many changing colours. Resort wedding venues and halls often offer comfortable reception spaces.

Play on autumn colours for the theme

 In addition to the reception venue, adapting the theme and its colours to the season autumn will add character to your wedding. Red, orange, yellow, brown - all warm colours - are welcome in your wedding theme. These colours will be in harmony with the tones of autumn.

Autumn flowers

Autumn offers a variety of magnificent flowers for your wedding! For your bouquets and floral decorations, opt for seasonal flowers like

eternal roses, dahlias, hydrangeas, buttercups, hellebores and carnations, to name but a few. In terms of colour, pale shades (pale pink, white) will alternate with the shimmering colours of these flowers, for floral elements that are all contrast and softness. As for logistics, with temperatures lower than in summer, your flowers will last longer. Take the opportunity to enhance your reception venue with garlands, hanging baskets, floral walls and other decorative elements.

Add natural autumn elements to your decor

You can also use autumnal accessories (sparingly and without resorting to cliché!) by incorporating the following into your décor vegetables and fruit typical of this seasonThese include squash, pumpkins, apples, clementines and oranges. Aesthetic elements gathered from nature can also be used: leaves, pine cones, ferns, moss, pieces of wood, berries. These floral elements will help to create a romantic and harmonious atmosphere.

Sprinkle your table decorations, dress up your secular ceremony arch, your aisle to the altar: in short, let's be imaginative!

The bride's outfit and the groom's suit

When you're getting married in autumn, of course you need to think about covering up! But how do you go about staying elegant as a bride ? There's no need to break out the fleece dress - a long dress with long tulle sleeves, possibly embellished with lace, will do the trick! As for the fabric of the dress

crepe is just the thing for cooler days. To keep warm, accessorise your outfit with a large scarf, waistcoat, bolero, cape or elegant white coat. When it comes to footwear, opt for closed-toe shoes such as pumps or ankle boots.

For the groom, autumn is the season to dare darker colours such as blue, brown, grey or dark green. Replace the traditional cotton or linen suit with one made from a thicker material, such as tweed or flannel.

Warm up your guests in low temperatures

If your wedding is not taking place in a warm region of France, such as Provence, chances are the temperatures will be a little chilly! Before the meal, or during the vin d'honneur, you can offer a mulled wine bar, a hot chocolate bar...

You now have a few options open to you - are you going to say yes to an autumn wedding?