By Louise Baltruschat Hollis
It’s no surprise you’re planning an autumn wedding. What’s not to love about the seasonal warm colours, the falling leaves, the pumpkins and the soft golden light?
If you are looking to embrace all the autumnal vibes, you’ll love my pick of the best autumn wedding decor ideas. From rustic table decorations to autumn centrepieces and ceremony setups. Swoon.
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Collect old wooden props such as ladders and crates, then decorate with blooms and candles to recreate this cosy vibe.
Photo: Jenna Kathleen Photographer via Autumnal Garden Wedding Stylist: Emily K Weddings
For barn wedding ceremonies, enhance the space with cosy rugs, fairy lights and swathes of greenery.
Photo: Three Flowers Photography via Autumn Harvest Wedding Stylist: Starry Eyed Weddings
As you sit during your ceremony decorate your chairs with cute apple signs, not to mention a flower wedding arch of dreams.
Photo: The Light Painters via DIY Autumn Wedding Florist: Vanilla Orchid Flowers
Set up a rustic drinks station to keep guests thirsts quenched.
Photo: Martin Venherm Photography via Falside Mill Wedding Styling & Props: Fifty Six Events
Create a showstopping backdrop in autumnal tone drapes, teamed with industrial light bulbs.
Photo: Jenna Kathleen Photographer via Autumnal Garden Wedding Stylist: Emily K Weddings
Gather seasonal flowers and use them to decorate your aisle to impress.
Photo: Emma Lawson Photography via Bandstand Wedding Florist: Fauna Folk
Use log slices, bark candles and pinecones to make your centrepiece autumn-ready.
Photo: Olegs & Rita Photography via Old Kent Barn Wedding Florist: Chic Weddings & Events
For an opulent wedding table, layer flowers, vegetables and candles.
Photo: Charly Mae Photography via Sustainable Wedding Ideas Florist: Vicki’s Floral Designs
For a modern injection of fun, use disco balls to house flowers.
Photo: Gina Fernandes Photography via Leicestershire Barn Wedding Florist: Parsons Occasions
Autumn weddings don’t have to conform to burnt oranges and browns – go bold, be colourful.
Photo: Rachel Kenyon via Bashall Barn Wedding Venue & Decor: Bashall Barn
Take inspiration from the outdoors, and take nature table names, wildflowers and mismatched tableware to complete the style.
Photo: Maddie Farris Photography via Hardcastle Crags Wedding Décor/Hire: Styled With Grace
How cute is this centrepiece with deer ornaments and vintage books?
Photo: Kerry Ann Duffy via Greatest Showman Wedding Florist: Blubelle Creative
If you are hosting a tipi wedding, this rustic autumnal style is sure to delight you.
Photo: Thyme Lane Photography via Eco Garden Wedding Florist: Myrtle & Thyme
Sunflowers are such a gorgeous autumn bloom and really add a pop of colour. Team with hessian for a rustic touch.
Photo: Emily and Steve Photography via Hampshire Woodland Wedding Florist: Jo Hicks
Deep rich red flowers, mixed with tall candles and brass decor are a match made in heaven.
Photo: Matt Penberthy Photography via Old Greens Barn Wedding Florist: Lady Lissy Floristry
Take inspiration from the woods by using lanterns, branches and greenery galore to adorn your tables.
Photo: Vladana Parker via Bronze Wedding Ideas Floristry: Bud and Flower
For a show-stopping top table, use rust orange fabric and a floor flower arrangement.
Photo: Grace Dove Photography via Autumn Leaf Wedding Styling: Aphrodite Events
You don’t need to spend a fortune to create a stunning autumn wedding. Show off rustic furniture and add a few flower stems in bottles, tall candles and hessian napkins.
Photo: Mint and Jasmine via Rossie On The Earn Wedding Décor/Hire: Fifty Six Events & Virginia’s Vintage Hire
Take earthy taupe and orange base tones, then add vibrant mustard yellow and blue pops to your styling.
Photo: Flashback Images via Old Cowshed Wedding Stylist: The Two Hummingbirds
How about an autumn harvest table laden with seasonal wedding food?
Photo: The Enlight Project via Autumn Boho Wedding Ideas Wedding Planner & Stylist: Lily Jones Events
It’s not just veg that can look great at autumn weddings, consider using fruit on your tables too.
Photo: Indigo and Violet Photography via Autumn Festival Wedding Ideas Stylist & Props: The Two Hummingbirds
Pile on the greenery for a sumptuous and luxe wedding day look.
Photo: Jemma King Photography via Retro Autumn Wedding Ideas Styling/Hire: Belle Bijoux Events
Wooden touches really suit a rustic wedding theme, simply add a small vase of flowers for a budget-busting option.
Photo: Mary W-Thomas Photography via Caerhyn Wedding Venue: Caerhyn
Create a top table to die for with luxury flowers and romantic candlelight.
Photo: Steph Kiely Photography via Contemporary Countryside Wedding Florist: Tangle & Thyme
Village hall wedding style can be so very pretty, as demonstrated on this autumn wedding day.
Photo: Holly Rose Weddings via Kent Village Hall Wedding Flowers For Decorations: Sussex Cutting Garden
Go for a rainbow theme to really bring the party vibe to your day.
Photo: Katherine And Her Camera via The Wholehouse Wedding Venue: The Wholehouse
It may be surprising but black and yellow can create a really cool, yet timeless wedding scheme.
Photo: Amelia Jane Photography via Moonrise Kingdom Wedding Styling: Birdcages and Dragonflies
When it comes to an autumn wedding, it’s got to be all about the seasonal blooms. Right?
Photo: Sadie Osborne Photography via Ethical Wedding Ideas Venue & Styling: Symondsbury Estate Weddings
A bold table runner in rich terracotta can really elevate a table from bland to wow.
Photo: Opperhill Photography via Terracotta Wedding Ideas Planner: Luna & Frank Weddings
Soft blush pink and delicate yellow tones work in harmony on this autumn tablescape.
Photo: Ruby Walker Photography via Outdoor Autumn Wedding Flowers: Mr Florista
Mix and match different candle heights to create a rich top table style.
Photo: Laura Williams Weddings via Autumn Wedding Colours Wedding Planner & Stylist: M.Fiore Events & Dellicate Events
Contrasting orange and blue hues look spectacular!
Photo: Steph Kiely Photography via Orange Blue Wedding Flowers: Signature Flowers
And so there we have it, all the sensation autumn wedding decoration inspiration you'll ever need. Here's to cosy and romantic autumn weddings. Hoorah!
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