With temperatures here in Austin still in the 90s, it’s definitely tough for me to get my brain in autumn mode, but I know there are some fall brides out there seeking inspiration! Plus, it’s September – time for some rich color palettes and rustic elements. Make an oft-used palette like green and brown, new. Instead of green apple and chocolate, use shades of olive and deep caramel. Pull in unusual elements like dramatic pheasant and guinea feathers to create a beautiful twist on a classic look. And of course, don’t forget miniature apples and pears to round out the autumn event.

Mood: rustic early fall
Palette: olive green, warm cream, deep caramel brown

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Top row from left: vintage cream lace necklace by White Owl, bride in pheasant feather hat photo from Weddings Unveiled, olive green tie with brown sweater photo by Ben Blood, miniature candied apples from Martha Stewart Weddings
Row 2: Dom Perignon champagne from Allure Consulting, bouquet with dusty miller and anemones by Ariella Chezar, brown and cream menu with whimsical font from Martha Stewart Weddings
Row 3: large white peony pin by Emersonmade, ranunculus and pheasant feather bouquet photo by Laura Ryan, miniature pear place card from Brides, Blue Hill at Stone Barns
Row 4: faux bois invitation suite from Martha Stewart Weddings, lantern-lit stairs via {frolic!}, vintage olive green velvet sofa photo by Elizabeth Messina, pheasant feather place setting via Perfect Bound