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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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1. Wooden Ladder

Collect old wooden props such as ladders and crates, then decorate with blooms and candles to recreate this cosy vibe.

Wooden Ladder Candle Autumn Decor Idea Jenna Kathleen Photographer Photo: Jenna Kathleen Photographer via Autumnal Garden Wedding Stylist: Emily K Weddings

2. Rustic Barn Setup

For barn wedding ceremonies, enhance the space with cosy rugs, fairy lights and swathes of greenery.

Barn Autumn Wedding Ceremony Decor Flowers Three Flowers Photography Photo: Three Flowers Photography via Autumn Harvest Wedding Stylist: Starry Eyed Weddings

3. Apples & Blooms

As you sit during your ceremony decorate your chairs with cute apple signs, not to mention a flower wedding arch of dreams.

Autumn Wedding Flower Arch Chair Decor Apples The Light Painters Photo: The Light Painters via DIY Autumn Wedding Florist: Vanilla Orchid Flowers

4. Hydrate In Style

Set up a rustic drinks station to keep guests thirsts quenched.

Autumn Wedding Bar Drinks Table Decor Photographer Martin Venherm Photography Photo: Martin Venherm Photography via Falside Mill Wedding Styling & Props: Fifty Six Events

5. Fabric & Edison Lights

Create a showstopping backdrop in autumnal tone drapes, teamed with industrial light bulbs.

Autumn Wedding Backdrop Decor Idea Fabric Candles Jenna Kathleen Photographer Photo: Jenna Kathleen Photographer via Autumnal Garden Wedding Stylist: Emily K Weddings

6. Aisle Flowers

Gather seasonal flowers and use them to decorate your aisle to impress.

Autumn Ceremony Flowers Pink Orange Emma Lawson Photography Photo: Emma Lawson Photography via Bandstand Wedding Florist: Fauna Folk

Autumn Wedding Centrepieces

7. Logs & Pinecones

Use log slices, bark candles and pinecones to make your centrepiece autumn-ready.

Autumn Wedding Centrepiece Decor Log Slice Pine Cone Olegs & Rita Photography Photo: Olegs & Rita Photography via Old Kent Barn Wedding Florist: Chic Weddings & Events

8. Layering

For an opulent wedding table, layer flowers, vegetables and candles.

Autumn Wedding Centrepiece Flowers Vegetables Charly Mae Photography Photo: Charly Mae Photography via Sustainable Wedding Ideas Florist: Vicki’s Floral Designs

9. Disco Balls

For a modern injection of fun, use disco balls to house flowers.

Autumn Wedding Centrepiece Disco Ball Gina Fernandes Photography Photo: Gina Fernandes Photography via Leicestershire Barn Wedding Florist: Parsons Occasions

10. Go Colourful

Autumn weddings don’t have to conform to burnt oranges and browns – go bold, be colourful.

Colourful Autumn Wedding Centrepiece Table Rachel Kenyon Photo: Rachel Kenyon via Bashall Barn Wedding Venue & Decor: Bashall Barn

11. Nature Inspired

Take inspiration from the outdoors, and take nature table names, wildflowers and mismatched tableware to complete the style.

Nature Autumn Wedding Centrepiece Decor Maddie Farris Photography Photo: Maddie Farris Photography via Hardcastle Crags Wedding Décor/Hire: Styled With Grace

12. Animal Ornaments & Books

How cute is this centrepiece with deer ornaments and vintage books?

Autumn Wedding Centrepiece Books Deer Flowers Kerry Ann Duffy Photo: Kerry Ann Duffy via Greatest Showman Wedding Florist: Blubelle Creative

13. Woodland Tipi

If you are hosting a tipi wedding, this rustic autumnal style is sure to delight you.

Tipi Wedding Autumn Centrepiece Animal Woodland Thyme Lane Photography Photo: Thyme Lane Photography via Eco Garden Wedding Florist: Myrtle & Thyme

14. Sunflowers

Sunflowers are such a gorgeous autumn bloom and really add a pop of colour. Team with hessian for a rustic touch.

Autumn Sunflower Wedding Centrepiece Decor Idea Emily and Steve Photography Photo: Emily and Steve Photography via Hampshire Woodland Wedding Florist: Jo Hicks

15. Red Tones

Deep rich red flowers, mixed with tall candles and brass decor are a match made in heaven.

Red Autumn Wedding Table Decor Candles Flowers Matt Penberthy Photography Photo: Matt Penberthy Photography via Old Greens Barn Wedding Florist: Lady Lissy Floristry

Autumn Wedding Table Decorations

16. Woodland

Take inspiration from the woods by using lanterns, branches and greenery galore to adorn your tables.

Autumn Rustic Wedding Table Log Stump Decor Vladana Parker Photo: Vladana Parker via Bronze Wedding Ideas Floristry: Bud and Flower

17. Rust Orange

For a show-stopping top table, use rust orange fabric and a floor flower arrangement.

Autumn Wedding Table Decor Idea Grace Dove Photography Photo: Grace Dove Photography via Autumn Leaf Wedding Styling: Aphrodite Events

18. Simple DIY

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.

Autumn Rustic Barn Decor Table Idea Mint and Jasmine Photo: Mint and Jasmine via Rossie On The Earn Wedding Décor/Hire: Fifty Six Events & Virginia’s Vintage Hire

19. Add A Pop Of Colour

Take earthy taupe and orange base tones, then add vibrant mustard yellow and blue pops to your styling.

Orange Blue Autumn Wedding Ideas Tablescape Flashback Images Photo: Flashback Images via Old Cowshed Wedding Stylist: The Two Hummingbirds

20. Harvest Treats

How about an autumn harvest table laden with seasonal wedding food?

Autumn Wedding Decor Grazing Table Food The Enlight Project Photo: The Enlight Project via Autumn Boho Wedding Ideas Wedding Planner & Stylist: Lily Jones Events

21. Fruity

It’s not just veg that can look great at autumn weddings, consider using fruit on your tables too.

Rustic Autumn Harvest Wedding Table Decor Indigo and Violet Photography Photo: Indigo and Violet Photography via Autumn Festival Wedding Ideas Stylist & Props: The Two Hummingbirds

22. Greenery In Abundance

Pile on the greenery for a sumptuous and luxe wedding day look.

Autumn Wedding Table Decoration Greenery Jemma King Photography Photo: Jemma King Photography via Retro Autumn Wedding Ideas Styling/Hire: Belle Bijoux Events

23. Wooden Details

Wooden touches really suit a rustic wedding theme, simply add a small vase of flowers for a budget-busting option.

DIY Wooden Autumn Rustic Table Wedding Decor Mary W-Thomas Photography Photo: Mary W-Thomas Photography via Caerhyn Wedding Venue: Caerhyn

24. Top Table Flowers

Create a top table to die for with luxury flowers and romantic candlelight.

Autumn Wedding Top Table Decorations Rustic Steph Kiely Photography Photo: Steph Kiely Photography via Contemporary Countryside Wedding Florist: Tangle & Thyme

25. Village Hall Style

Village hall wedding style can be so very pretty, as demonstrated on this autumn wedding day.

Autumn Rustic Village Hall Table Decorations Holly Rose Weddings Photo: Holly Rose Weddings via Kent Village Hall Wedding Flowers For Decorations: Sussex Cutting Garden

26. Rainbow Rustic

Go for a rainbow theme to really bring the party vibe to your day.

Autumn Wedding Decor Rainbow Rustic Katherine And Her Camera Photo: Katherine And Her Camera via The Wholehouse Wedding Venue: The Wholehouse

27. Black & Yellow

It may be surprising but black and yellow can create a really cool, yet timeless wedding scheme.

Autumn Wedding Decor Ideas Black Yellow Table Amelia Jane Photography Photo: Amelia Jane Photography via Moonrise Kingdom Wedding Styling: Birdcages and Dragonflies

28. Autumn Flowers

When it comes to an autumn wedding, it’s got to be all about the seasonal blooms. Right?

Autumn Wedding Table Flower Runner Rustic Sadie Osborne Photography Photo: Sadie Osborne Photography via Ethical Wedding Ideas Venue & Styling: Symondsbury Estate Weddings

29. Terracotta Runner

A bold table runner in rich terracotta can really elevate a table from bland to wow.

Autumn Wedding Table Decor Terracotta Opperhill Photography Photo: Opperhill Photography via Terracotta Wedding Ideas Planner: Luna & Frank Weddings

30. Blush & Yellow

Soft blush pink and delicate yellow tones work in harmony on this autumn tablescape.

Blush Yellow Autumn Wedding Decor Ruby Walker Photography Photo: Ruby Walker Photography via Outdoor Autumn Wedding Flowers: Mr Florista

31. All The Candles

Mix and match different candle heights to create a rich top table style.

Autumn Top Table Wedding Decor Orange Candles Laura Williams Weddings Photo: Laura Williams Weddings via Autumn Wedding Colours Wedding Planner & Stylist: M.Fiore Events & Dellicate Events

32. Orange & Blue

Contrasting orange and blue hues look spectacular!

Autumn Orange Blue Wedding Table Styling Steph Kiely Photography 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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