Setting a the Mood for a Fall Wedding – Las Vegas Wedding Planner
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Jerri Woolworth in
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Uncategorized | October 01, 2012
I love the fall. Here in Las Vegas, the weather starts to cool down (“starts” is a nice way to say it), and we all start thinking about family and friends as the holidays approach. Pumpkin spice lattes, colors that are rich and vibrant, the anticipation of Thanksgiving and Christmas – I love this time of year. I especially love planning events in this season. There is such a wealth of amazing ideas and themes that a fall event can have – whether it’s a traditional harvest party, a wedding out of the heat of summer, or just a pre-holiday party, there is so much creativity in the air!
I love fall weddings because they remind me of a time of abundance. With winter on the horizon, many people turn inward and the theme of family seems to be more of a focus. Fall is primarily associated with the time of harvest. Traditionally, the colors of fall weddings mirror the changing leaves and foliage outside: oranges, reds, deep browns, and yellows. Consider the harvests enjoyed in this season which include pumpkins (which are integral parts of both Thanksgiving and Halloween) and apples, which are used to make the seasonal favorites such as grandma’s hot apple pie and warm apple cider. The very personification of autumn is usually showcased in an abundance of fruits, vegetables, and grains that ripen at this time.
In art, you will also see an emphasizes on the lush abundance of the season, and images of foods being gathered in the wild. The predominant mood of autumnal celebrations is gladness or thankfulness for the fruits of the earth. This is such a special time to be with family and to celebrate the blessings of our lives. English poet John Keats’ poem To Autumn describes the season as a time of bounteous fecundity, a time of ‘mellow fruitfulness’. Other feelings associated with autumn are that of richness and lushness. When planning a wedding or event in this time, use it! Use it all in bringing those wonderful things into your wedding decor.
When thinking of your fall wedding remember the beauty of this season and bring it indoors. Little hint for my followers: when planning any event, you hope for a great attendance from your guests so you want to avoid the clash of other activities that might be going on. Always take into consideration that autumn has a strong association with American football, as the regular season begins during September and ends with playoff competition in December or January, in the winter season, be sure to plan around this great American pastime. This may seem silly to a bride that has been planning her wedding (the most important event of her life, so far) since she was 6, but it’s a real consideration to many. Easy tip: don’t have your wedding on a Sunday until after the Super Bowl.
As with planning any event, take into consideration the feelings and the moods of the season, setting, and time. Anyone can coordinate fall colors, serve apple pie, and put out some pumpkins and call it a “fall wedding,” but to be a great Las Vegas Wedding Planner, consider the emotions of this time of year to really create an amazing event.
What do you love most about fall events? Any particularly creative or beautiful wedding favors or decorations you’ve seen? Let us know in the comments!
