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Every wedding is meant to be memorable and individual – a true reflection of the couple to be married. Too often a couple may start planning their day as a unique wedding experience, but end up losing sight of it. Now who wants that? Planning a winter wedding theme can be quite overwhelming since there are several venues, florists, photographers, dresses – and the list goes on and on – to choose from. So how does one begin?

It’s easy! Just pick a wedding theme and let that guide your selections instead of letting the selection process guide you. The advantages, as you will see, are surprising.

Make a Wedding Theme Memory

“It goes by so fast!” and “The day was such a blur” are remarks commonly made by past brides. For this reason, it is not unusual for a bride to be encouraged to hire a videographer to capture the day’s events.

If it is hazy for a bride on her own wedding day, then chances are it may be for a guest, as well. Wouldn’t you like to replace the ‘blur’ with just downright unforgettable? No doubt a wedding theme will certainly trigger some solid memories.

*Unique

Although not unheard of, theme weddings are uncommon, and opting for one alone already makes for a distinct wedding. It can provide some insight on the nature of the couple and rightly individualize their special day. When was the last time you went to ‘A Midsummer’s Night’ wedding and how cool would it be?

*Participation

What better and more enjoyable way to get the groom to engage in the wedding plans then to introduce a wedding theme – especially one that reflects both the bride and groom. Naturally, guests will also become absorbed in the day, for it will be difficult to let such details go unnoticed. For those less-known guests stuck together at the same table, it can make for good conversation starters: “I wonder why the Hawaiian wedding theme?” “Oh, I hear it’s because they met there…”

*Time Saver

A typical inexperienced bride will spend, on average, 250 hours planning a wedding in Canada! If you have a specific theme in mind, then there are very specific things and vendors that you will be looking for. For example, if you’ve selected a harvest wedding theme, your search need only be limited to locations that promote it, such as a country inn or golf course. It would only be a waste of time to consider, much less view, a Victorian-style venue.

* Money Saver

Yes, picking a wedding theme can even save you money. It really helps the couple stay focused on what they need to spend in order to create the theme, instead of being sucked into spending extra cash on unrelated and unnecessary upgrades and items.

For instance, a Bavarian/Oktoberfest-type wedding logically features beer at the bar. The wedding theme alone does not promote wines, liqueurs and other alcohol, so why bother spending excess amounts on the variety?

*Less Stress

Like it or not, stress comes with planning a wedding. It demands an enormous amount of attention and many brides admit to feeling overwhelmed by the numerous decisions to be made.

Choosing a wedding theme really helps narrow the decision-making process. It will guide and influence every decision you make starting with the actual date. If you really want a winter wonderland wedding theme, then it is likely you will wed in the winter.

The wedding theme and season will inspire the venue, decor, menu, color scheme, floral arrangements, attire, level of formality and even the wedding favors. This can, as already discussed, save you time and money, and as a result, save you stress! In a way, a them is the easiest way to a DIY wedding.

Need some inspiration? Here are a few ideas:

Search the Internet, consult with a wedding co-coordinator and, most importantly, with your fiancé and other loved ones for ideas.

So be original! Be creative and spice up your wedding day! Make it memorable for yourself, your loved ones and your guests!

• Cinderella
• Art Deco
• Asian
• Italian Romance
• Western/Country
• French Romance
• Harvest
• Big Band ’40s Glam
• First Day of Spring
• Hawaiian
• Valentines
• Seaside/Beach
• Winter Carnival
• Medieval
• Fire and Ice
• Victorian
• A Midsummer Night’s Dream
• Havana Nights

With a wedding theme in place, the day suddenly becomes a day for all to remember.

Bridesmaids dresses that blend, rather than match, are so super chic (like these ladies pictured in Martha Stewart). If you’re considering dressing your maids in monochromatic hues, one way to explore color options is by looking at paint swatches. It might sound silly at first, but check out the virtual fan deck tool from Benjamin Moore. There are thousands of beautiful color combinations to explore.

The honeymoon is a magical time when couples get to know each other alone for the first time after making a lifetime commitment. They are embarking on their forever future together by taking a vacation to a chosen destination. Many couples decide to go on a honeymoon to a warm, exotic location such as the Caribbean or Hawaii. Other couples may decide to snuggle up together at a ski lodge. It depends on the preferences of the couple and the availability of the honeymoon destination at the time of their wedding.

Regardless of where you decide to have your honeymoon, let everyone know you can’t wait to leave when the reception ends with a cake topper. This whimsical couple is whisking away in the honeymoon getaway car, ready to embark on series of romantic adventures. Show off your desire to get your private party started with this fun-loving cake topper. Grab his and hers premium java vacuum traveler cups filled with coffee to keep you going for your honeymoon trip as you ride together in your own getaway vehicle.

Stainless iron luggage tags are a durable way to identify your bags for the big honeymoon trip. Personalize these enduring tags with your names and a wedding sentiment so you can save them as keepsakes of your wedding and honeymoon together. Be completely decadent regardless of your honeymoon destination by packing plush towels and bathrobes. Bring along your own Mr. and Mrs. towels and bathrobes to show off your newlywed status. Feel fabulous as you lounge around after the pool, beach, Jacuzzi or showers in cushy cotton towels and bathrobes that match. Make sure to slide a travel clock into your bag so you can get up to enjoy everyday of your honeymoon so you don’t miss a minute of fun.

For a beautiful beach getaway, there are a variety of personalized honeymoon accessories that add fun to the occasion. The Eliena beach collection features a spunky floral print that goes with anything. Be eye-catching on the beach wearing a matching jute bag, sarong, beach hat and pink key tag. Be the diva of your honeymoon by the beach or the pool and carry your essentials in a jute bag to match your comfortable cotton sarong while you show off your fine sense of style to your new husband. Make sure you bring along those premium java traveler cups so you can keep your tropical cocktails cold down by the beach or poolside.

Both of you can have cool pool honeymoon accessories with just married sunglasses and sandals. When you walk down to the beach together, your sandals will leave just married footprints in the sand. Every time you face the sun, everyone will notice you were just married by your shades. Wear bride and groom crusher hats to keep the sun off your faces and protect your eyes when you don’t feel like wearing sunglasses. You can even get a tote bag that says you are just married so you can carry your goodies around at the resort.

Are you all about leather, studs, rhinestones and rodeos rather than a beach honeymoon? If you are a cowboy bride and groom, you may decide to spend your honeymoon on a grand ranch going horseback riding and swimming au natural in a private lake. A country-loving honeymoon such as yours wouldn’t be complete without special bride and groom cowboy hats to show off you just got hitched.

If you decide to have a ski lodge getaway for your honeymoon, you can get bride and groom angora hats to keep warm while you let everyone know you are married. Snuggle up by the fireplace with your fuzzy, matching hats before you head out to those slopes.

Honeymoon accessories make your getaway even more memorable while providing lasting keepsakes of a special time in your lives.

Arranging wedding centerpieces traditionally meant spending a lot on flowers and plants. But the economic crunch of today calls for a creative and cheap way of coming up with beautiful, elegant and extraordinary centerpieces that will make the wedding event extra special.

If you are getting married anytime soon and you still have not figured out what to choose for the centerpiece, here are some inexpensive but wonderful centerpiece ideas for you to consider.

Balloon Bouquets
Just as colorful and exquisite but not as expensive, balloons are the cheaper alternatives to flowers. Because balloons also come in different shapes, sizes, and colors, it is easy to whip up a gorgeous and stunning balloon bouquet that can add flair to the tables in the reception event. Just make sure that you attach a weight on the balloon centerpiece so that it will not float away.

Candle Arrangements
Scented candles make great wedding centerpiece. They are classy, dramatic and spectacular. You have to consult a candle expert so it will be easier for you to choose what kind of candle arrangement to have in your wedding event. If you are having an Irish themed wedding, it would be a great idea to opt for candelabra. Votive candles floating on wide and clear water vase is also a wonderful choice. Also, be sure to choose scents that are appetizing such as cinnamon, vanilla, or fruity aroma.

Mirror Centerpieces
It is easy to imagine creating centerpieces with candles and balloons but it is quite different with mirrors. How does one create a centerpiece with the use of mirrors? For one, you can place a votive candle on top of a mirror. Alternatively, you can scatter confetti or rose petals on top of a mirror. The reflection of the design elements can add beauty and depth to the centerpiece idea.

Bouquets of Bridesmaids
Since we hear messages about the importance of reusing and recycling all the time, why not do it during your wedding event? You can collect the bouquets of the bridesmaids after the church ceremonies and reuse them as centerpieces for the table. These are indeed cheap, beautiful, and wonderful.

Food Centerpieces
A tall vase filled with fruits of different colors adorned with a small shrub on top or a basket of bread or muffins can be fantastic options for centerpiece. Decorate the vase, basket or any food container with ribbons or other design elements to make the centerpiece more beautiful.

Baskets with Giveaways
A beautiful wicker basket that contains giveaways such as chocolate boxes, scented candles, photo frames, or whatever kind of souvenir you are giving away can be an inexpensive but creative idea for a centerpiece.

Wedding centerpieces need not be expensive to be beautiful. With creativity and resourcefulness, you can have beautiful wedding centerpieces that you do not need to spend a fortune on.

Relaxation is a first step. Avoid getting frenzied and remember you are planning a loving celebration. Focus on the love you share and discuss your dreams together. Wrap your wedding plans around your vision, whether you want a winter wedding at a ski lodge or a traditional ceremony at a country club.

Create a wedding decorations budget that is reasonable and attainable. Start your new life off together with financial planning success for your wedding day – it’s a great start! Base your budget on realistic expectations and spend 10 percent less, so you have a little money in the kitty for unexpected wedding décor expenses that are bound to come up. Keep track of everything in a wedding budget book – write everything down and keep every receipt. Better yet, have a folder for receipts to keep track of what you spend and have proof of deposits paid. This type of organization is great practice for married life.

Some wedding décor items, such as personalized ribbons, favors and place card holders – not to mention wedding programs will need to be ordered ahead of time. Make sure items that need to be custom made or special ordered are paid for well in advance. You want to make sure everything arrives at least two weeks before the wedding day, in case anything needs to be exchanged or returned.

Make sure you know the regulations and requirements at your ceremony and reception locations. Some churches do not allow confetti, rice or pew bows attached. Some reception venues will provide linens free of charge – others will charge a fee or make you bring your own. If you are choosing a theme for your wedding day, make sure it flows well with your wedding location. Also, be certain to reflect your wedding theme in your invitations, thank you cards, favors and decorations.

Select stimulating decorations for your wedding ceremony, reception and honeymoon getaway car to create a party mood. Little accents go a long way such as table centerpieces, floral arrangements, wedding favors, a cake topper and bubbles to blow at the happy couple. Remember to choose thoughtful presents to thank your wedding party as well.

No matter how you plan your wedding, planning ahead will make certain you and your groom have a wonderful, unforgettable day that is appreciated by everyone in attendance.

Wedding favors can be an added cost into your wedding, particularly if you are planning a larger affair. Instead of cutting down on the quality of your wedding favors or trimming your guest list so you can accommodate your wedding favor budget, focus your shopping on wholesale wedding favors.

Wholesale wedding favors are those which are sold in bulk, often during off-peak seasons. They may be last season’s trends or extra stock from some other wedding that was cancelled at the last minute but they are no less better than the ones you would have custom make with one exception – they are a lot cheaper. This will prove to be extremely helpful if you need to have a lot of favors at the wedding – you can have the wedding favors you want while keeping within your budget.

When looking for wholesale wedding favors, look at these factors:

- Seasonal. If you buy your wedding favors way in advance, you will be able to get very good deals on wholesale wedding favors. These could be from last year’s winter or spring wedding but seriously, no one will notice. They will still be seasonally appropriate for yours.

- Trends. If it was trendy at one point in time to have butterfly-based print, then you can be assured that anything butterfly will be sold at a lesser price once the trend has peaked. You can then pick up on the butterfly designs at half the price they were a year ago and still have the pretty wedding favors you always wanted.

- Bulk. Buying in bulk also means cheaper as most retailers will offer you a close-to-wholesale price or at the very least, a big discount, if you ordered a fair amount, like more than a hundred pieces, for instance. Your only problem would be storage but this is a minor issue as you can always “borrow” space from family members and friends.

- Uncommon gifts. If you are lucky, some very unconventional favors that you want may be available in stock to be disposed of quickly and cheaply to the first buyer available. These could be gifts in uncommon colors, for instance, or shapes. Before actually deciding on which wedding favors to have, it may be a good idea to check with the retailers first which ones they are prioritizing to dispose soon. They may just be the kind of favors you want for yourself. Remember, just as one man’s meat is another man’s poison, another man’s poison may be your meat!

- Overly common gifts. On the other hand, retailers may offer really good discounts on wedding favors that are so mass-produced they have too many in stock of. Older perishables such as potpourri, scented oil and bath salts, are usually the first to be offered a discount on as they have an expiry date before their scent wears off permanently.

Some of the most common wholesale wedding favors available are:

- Scented candles – these are often sold at a cheaper price if bought in bulk or sets. This saves you money as you can always break up the sets and give them out individually.

- Key chains or key rings – one of the most popular wedding favors, key chains are practical and in almost any design, pretty items to hang around. As such, they fit basically any wedding theme.

- Photo frames – clichéd as they may be, they are the easiest to get even at the very last minute.

- Place card holders – these have the same fate as photo frames. Absolutely common but very much in demand which means if you want them, they could be available to you at half their original price.

- Bookmarks – also a hot item at weddings, bookmarks are small enough to be carried around and stored even for long periods. This means availability of stock and lots of it, too so you can get a good deal.

- Coasters – just like the bookmarks, they are small enough to be stored. And because they may be less hardy than bookmarks, in that they can be texturally spoilt, cracked or have their surfaces peeled off, they are also one of the first few to be offered on discount.

One of the best ways to get good wholesale wedding favors is to time your wedding perfectly. Having a summer or spring wedding, for instance, gives you a better chance of getting wholesale wedding favors as retailers often forecast more people getting married during these seasons. This means there are more of such seasonally-themed favors available in stock which you may be able to buy at a better price – just as long as you buy them at least two seasons in advance.

Having wedding favors that are themed to the season is often a successful one. This is also an easy way to align all your wedding decorations, centerpieces and favors in one cohesive motif. Seasonal weddings are beautiful – combining the spirit of the celebration with the beauty of Mother Nature. Fall weddings, in particular, are popular because they are in between the summer and winter months and thus, are more romantic with warm, bold colors and cool temperatures all rolled into one.

Fall wedding favors often carry themes linked to Mother Nature. Motifs of leaves, trees, cold weather flowers, fruits and forest animals often appear on designs which are emboldened in warm shades like honey, maroon, forest green and burnt orange. Some gifts that carry this theme off wonderfully are:

- Photo frames. Very easy to design with maple leaves forming the frame or with clear glass with frosted tiny leaves in the corners, photo frames make lovely fall items to hold your pictures.

- Wire place card holders. These are also extremely easy and cost-effective wedding favors. Trim them to feature shapes like maple leaves and have them colored honey or green to fit the fall season.

- Scented soaps in the shape of leaves and in various fall colors are another attractive, interesting fall wedding favor to consider. To fit autumn, choose matching scents that will accentuate the feel of the season.

- Mini photo albums also make very good fall wedding favors. These can be made more memorable when one picture of the bridal couple is included in the album so guests will be able to have a personal memento of the wedding in more than one way.

- Honey jars with or without honey are also very appropriate as fall wedding favors. These can be enjoyed both visually and gastronomically by your guests whose jars will make a beautiful keepsake when decorated in fall designs.

- Spice jars are just as nice, even better if they were shaped into pumpkins or apples to fit the fall season.

- Cookies in fall colors and tastes are equally memorable. Have them in maple-leave shapes and warm autumn hues and your cookies will be not just suitable but delicious at the same time.

- Wine stoppers with grapes or pears as its handle are beautiful gifts at fall weddings. The fruit on its top serves as a permanent reminder of the fall or harvest season every time the occasion calls for it.

Fall wedding favors do not have to special gifts purchased specifically as that. You could also use some of the wedding “props” as your fall wedding favors. Some examples are:

- The jam on the dinner table. Yes, your guests may have already dipped their butter knives into them which is all the more reason why they should be bringing them home. Plus the fact that if the jars are made of glass, they are completely refillable with anything they wish.

- Napkins. For posterity, use cloth napkins which you can personalize with your names and wedding theme design. They could be pretty enough to be framed up in your guests’ home (after washing, of course) or as a table centerpiece. At the very worst, they end up as a glorified rag!

- Tumblers, glasses or champagne flutes. With maple leaves and fruit on them, your drinking glasses could be both highly decorative and practical. Used during the reception, your guests can just bring their own tumblers, glasses or flutes home saving you the cost and time of cleaning them up.

- Mint tins decorated with fall designs are perfect dessert holders as well. Aside from telling your guests their desserts are already served to them (particularly at outdoor weddings), they would be happy to know they can bring the pretty containers home with them.

To get the perfect fall wedding favors you always wanted for your wedding, source for your favors way ahead of time. Getting your favors off-season is one of the surest ways to get a really good deal on the items. The best way to shop beforehand is to confirm your wedding theme and/or color the moment you have your wedding date confirmed in autumn. Having it in fall means you know roughly the type of colors you can use for the wedding, which narrows down your search. Not only that – knowing your wedding will be in fall means you can also narrow down your wedding designs.

Find unique wedding reception ideas online. Instead of dealing with the same local retailers as everyone else, surf the Internet for the most unusual wedding reception ideas to make your marriage more memorable.

Only ten years ago, most couples had to shop around endlessly to find the perfect wedding reception ideas. Driving from store to store was tiring, time-consuming and costly because of the travel expenses. Often couples shopped for days before finding the ideal wedding reception ideas.

Online resources make finding wedding reception ideas simple, fast and cost-effective. From the comfort of your own home or office, you can surf the Internet to find out what other couples are doing. Participate in online forums to exchange wedding reception ideas with other couples. Visit dozens of different retailers to find the wedding reception ideas you like most. When you find your favorite wedding reception ideas, order your accessories online and have them delivered right to your door.

Traditional wedding reception ideas work well for all couples and budgets. Hearts, flowers and elegant accents are classic wedding reception ideas for all seasons. A delightful double heart theme shows the joining of two hearts in marriage. Display pure elegance in winter white throughout your reception with a white themed guest book, matching pen and bridal garter. Welcome your guests to their place settings with playful hearts silver place card holders they can take home to remember your special day.

Butterfly wedding reception ideas are perfect for a spring garden wedding. After being indoors all winter, couple enjoy having an outdoor spring wedding to celebrate new life and new love. Often couples release live butterflies at spring garden weddings after they exchange their vows. Capture the essence of your butterfly spring garden wedding with delightfully themed wedding reception ideas. Set up a guest book table and use a butterfly embellished book with a matching pen. Hang butterflies from arches, poles and trees. Welcome your guests to the reception tables with unique topiary photo holder/place card holders. At the reception, these adorable little trees hold place cards. When guests bring them home, the topiaries can be used to display your wedding photo.

Fairytale wedding reception ideas bring romantic fantasy and loving reality together. Many brides dream of feeling like Cinderella on their wedding day. Wear a beautiful gown with a full skirt. Accent your dress with sparkling earrings and a glittering necklace. Arrive at your wedding reception in a horse-drawn carriage. Use fragrant, classic flowers such as calla lilies or roses in your bouquets and centerpieces. Include a guest book at your reception decorate with embroidery, jewels and a magic slipper like Cinderella’s. Give out small candies and favors in enchanted carriage favor boxes.

Western wedding reception ideas are a perfect way to bring friends and family of all ages together. Have a hoe down in an oversize barn complete with a square dancing caller and country western band. Fill small barrels with silk flowers to use as centerpieces. Give out cowboys hats to all your guests to get them in the mood. Use the romantic vintage western collection at your reception. With the look of suede featuring gold and crystal horseshoes, your bridal garter and guest book will be dynamic. Hang a horseshoe over the entranceway for a lucky western feeling as soon as your guests arrive.

If you took a gamble on love and hit the jackpot, celebrate your win with Vegas wedding reception ideas. Have your reception at a casino for an authentic feel. Create a casino environment at any venue with toy slot machines and decks of cards at each reception table. Use playing cards as place cards. Give out Vegas themed favors to your guests such as lucky in love translucent playing card bottle stoppers.

With so many celebrities having destination wedding in the Caribbean, many couples are choosing beach wedding reception ideas. Whether you have your wedding an exotic tropical location, local lake or simply create a beach environment anywhere, nautical nuptials are unforgettable. Create a mood by setting up piles of sand and mini Adirondack chairs with tea lights as centerpieces at each reception table. Use silver sea shell place card holders to welcome your guests to their seats. Place a starfish cake topper atop your wedding cake.

Wonderful wedding shower ideas make everyone feel excited about the upcoming marriage. Friends, family and co-workers celebrate the bride in a special way with memorable wedding shower ideas.

You can get wedding shower ideas from reading magazines, talking to other brides and checking out online resources such as retailers and forums. Most of the time, the bridal party creates a wedding shower for the bride. Family members and co-workers may also decide to have a wedding shower. At the wedding shower, the bride receives gifts to use in her new marital home. Popular presents at bridal showers include blenders, china, toasters, glassware and bedding.

Many brides register with online retailers and local stores so their guests know what to buy for their shower and wedding. By perusing the online registry, guest immediately know what the couple wants, which presents were already purchased and the prices of the items left on the list. Once the bride create a registry list for her guests, everybody is ready to consider the best wedding shower ideas.

Wedding showers are held at private homes, restaurants, country clubs and outdoor venues such as gardens or parks. Usually the wedding shower theme is in accordance with the theme of the wedding. If the couple has a fall wedding, the wedding shower ideas include autumn accents. Regardless of the location, place card holders are used at large wedding showers to guide guests to their seats. Themed place card holders become lasting keepsakes of the shower day. For example, a fairytale Cinderella bride will appreciate silver silhouette place card holders with a charming happily ever after theme.

Certain traditions are part of all wedding shower ideas. At most bridal showers, there is a large punch bowl filled with fruity champagne punch. Often the punch bowl works like a fountain to add a touch of drama to the room. A special chair and areas is designed for the bride-to-be. Sometimes there is a wishing well where guests place small tokens for the bride, such as dishcloths and melon ballers. All the bridal shower gifts are placed in this area to the bride-to-be can open them in front of her anticipating guests. After she opens the gifts, a hat is created with all the bows from the presents’ wrapping. Bring along a plain baseball cap or straw hat to use for this whimsical tradition.

Much like a wedding, all the guests expect wedding shower ideas to include fabulous favors to remember the day. You can place wedding shower favors in decorative packages next to each place setting. Sometimes wedding shower favors are displayed on their own table so guests can take one on the way out of the party. Either way, thoughtful wedding shower favors make your guests anticipate your big day even more.

For a group of women who enjoy fashion, there are a variety of unusual wedding shower favors to choose from. The pink plaid purse favor box is a perfect place to tuck tiny treasures such as chocolates, mints and candies. All your guests will have their own darling little purse to take home and remember the bridal shower fondly.

If bridal shower guests appreciate a great manicure and pedicure, give out wedding shower favors they can really use. For a summer bridal shower, polka pink flip flop five piece pedicure sets with matching tags are a fun-loving favor. Include queen for a day soft foam toe separators for a professional pedicure at home. Any season is more special when you give your wedding shower guests cosmopolitan monogrammed five piece manicure sets to remember your day.

Regardless of the wedding shower ideas and theme, practical favors are appreciated by all your guests. Everyone will find a sew perfect plaid sewing kit a handy item to tuck in their handbags. Every time they mend something on the go, they will remember your wedding shower day. It’s her shower personalized shower gel make adorable accents in any bathroom. A unique bridal shower favor every guest will love is a purse valet stainless steel handbag holder to keep purses off the ground while dining out.

No matter which wedding shower ideas you choose, keep your guests wanting more so they can’t wait to get to your special day.

Fall wedding ideas celebrate falling in love in a very special day. Use the breathtaking backdrop of autumn to create fabulously fresh fall wedding ideas for a completely unforgettable day.

More couples are choosing fall weddings than ever before. Summer weddings can be expensive and the weather gets unpredictable during hurricane season. Fall weddings have a natural, colorful atmosphere perfect for taking outdoor photos of the bride and groom. The weather is temperate and pleasant during the fall season. Fall wedding ideas are also more affordable than summer ones in many instances.

A variety of accents are associated with the fall season. Sunflowers, pumpkins, wheat, goldenrod, apples, pears and gourds are all awesome autumn accents for your wedding reception. Use fall colors such as gold, bronze, orange, brown and yellow. Wear an ivory or cream colored wedding dress and have your bridal party dress in warm fall tones.

Because the weather is still pleasant, fall wedding ideas can include indoor and/or outdoor venues. Have a fall wedding at a country club where your guests can go inside when it is cool or wander outdoors on a lovely afternoon. You can also have a fall beach wedding at a waterfront restaurant with their own outdoor beach area. Unique fall wedding ideas include Halloween themes and can be held at an old, spooky historical mansion.

No matter which fall wedding ideas you prefer, there are autumn accessories to bring your theme to life. Traditional fall wedding ideas including leaves, acorns and muted metallic trim. The bronze elegance collection looks incredible against the natural autumn backdrop provided by Mother Nature. Use a rich bronze ring pillow and flower girl basket during your fall wedding ceremony. Display a bronze guest book and matching pen at your reception to capture the thoughts of all your guests.

The autumn splendor collection celebrates the beauty of the season with oak leaves and acorns preserved in iridescent copper. Use copper candle holders at each reception table. Use an autumn splendor toasting set during your special wedding toast and keep the glasses as forever keepsakes of the moment. Bring fall to your cake cutting ceremony with an autumn splendor cake serving set.

If you have a fall wedding at the beach, including beach accents at your reception tables. Paint mini Adirondack chair place card holders in fall colors. Display them on a pile of sand in the middle of each wedding reception table to create a seafaring centerpiece. Illuminate your little displays with battery operated tea lights.

At Halloween fall weddings, display real pumpkin jack-o-lanterns at each wedding reception table. Have your guests attend the wedding in costume. Find a historic old house to rent for your wedding reception.

No matter which fall wedding ideas you prefer, fall themed wedding favors are a great way for your guests to bring their memories home. You need place card holders to direct your guests to their seats at the wedding reception. Why not choose place card holders that do double duty as fall wedding favors? An autumn branches bronze-finish metal photo frame/place card holder looks elegant at each place setting. After the reception ends, these lovely frames can be used to display your wedding photo in each guest’s home. Another attractive option are fall leaf tea light and place card holders. These darling tea lights illuminate your tables, guide your guests to their seats and become lasting treasure from your fall wedding.

Candles are popular wedding favors for any theme. Your guests will be delighted when they receive perfect pair pear shaped candles in their own sheer organza bag with a leaf tag. Fall in love garden glass gel candles are eye-catching accents on your reception tables that your guests will proudly display when they go home.

Practical fall wedding favors are used for years to come so guests constantly remember your special day. A fall in love maple leaf coaster set is a lovely accent for your guests’ coffee tables or home bar. The perfect pair pear timer in a wooden gift box looks attractive in any kitchen and serves a functional purpose at the same time.

If you choose affordable fall wedding ideas, stay within your budget by creating your own autumn wedding favors. Buy candies, mints or potpourri in bulk to fill decorative boxes for each guest. Autumn elegance laser cut fall leaf favors boxes are an affordable way to add a sophisticated touch to each place setting.