Autumn Wedding Trends Not To Be Missed

article courtesy of Simply Perfect by Melissa

Brides will Fall For These Seasonal Must-Dos

Gone are pink carnations, strappy sandals and outdoor weddings and back are cozy, warm colors and foods to give weddings that perfect seasonal touch. Expert Wedding Planner Melissa Phillips of Simply Perfect by Melissa is giving us the latest and greatest of Fall Wedding Trends to look out for:

Pies: Pies are taking over the wedding cake or cupcake trend. Dessert tables will display different seasonal pies for guests to satisfy their sweet tooth.

photo from Jeanne Oliver Designs

Navy + Charcoal: Navy is the new brown and charcoal is the new black. These deep colors will be seen in bridesmaid dresses and wedding color themes alike.  

Metallics: Metallics are taking over accents. Coppers will be seen in shoes, small accents in decorations and more. These accent colors will really tie in with the navy and charcoal.

Soups: People always feel like the first course needs to be a salad, but salads are going by the wayside to make room for seasonal soups. People will also use unique bowls like a mini squash or an apple hollowed out to serve a hearty fall soup in. Many can also opt to serve a smaller soup to accompany a smaller salad.

photo from Food Network

Sleeves: Wedding dresses are going to leave the trend of strapless and spaghetti straps to show more sleeves. Bolero Jackets will also be added to dresses to give off a warmer fall look with a wedding dress. This is a trend we are seeing based on the Royal Wedding this past summer.

photos from bhldn | handmade by fasOla

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Shopping by Color : Black and Grey with Yellow Wedding Accessories

It's Tuesday so that means we're back with another round-up for the Shopping by Color feature. Today we're focusing on wedding accesories in black and grey with pops of yellow. And, like each shopping feature, I'm calling all other designers to please leave us a link to your wedding accessory in black, grey and yellow for all to see - simply leave a comment with the url to your item. And, don't forget - even though we're featuring a specific color combo here, each shop features many more styles and colors to choose from so please be sure to click on over to their site to see all the goodies they offer.

Jewelry Roll | J Carter Handmade | $42 | Ships Worldwide

Neckties for your wedding party | Me and Matilda | $22.95 | Ships Worldwide

Sunshine yellow flowers with feather | Styles by M | $42 | Ships Worldwide

Set of 3 Button Boutonnieres | My Darling Clementines | $27 | Ships Worldwide

Small mustard yellow, grey, and black clutch | Dess Handbags | $36 | Ships to the US

After the Wedding Session : getting wet in the waters of Lake Michigan

Happy Monday!!!!! We're starting the week off with something amazing and beautiful from Maggie Rife Photography. It's the lovely after-wedding photo shoot that took place at Oak Street Beach in the chilly water of Lake Michigan in early June. Molly's girlfriends {who are also part of her running group} came to cheer on the couple at their shoot. When Molly asked if she should just go for it, they told her "YES". So, Molly went for it and not once did she complain about the frigid temperatures. And, Nick, her new husband even joined her. I just love each of these photos. Especially the ones when Nick rolls up his pants high-water style and joins his bride in the water. And, of course, seeing the Chicago skyline in the background is the perfect backdrop for these shots.

A Mississippi wedding full of excitement and dancing under twinkling lights

Today's beautiful wedding of Kate and Eli took place in Oxford, Mississippi and was photographed by Captured Photography. I love how the entire wedding party and guests walked from the church to the reception behind the music of a trumpet and sax player. And, don't you just LOVE the brides dress? Oh, and wait until you see the brides portraits in-front of the damask print wall with her green and white bouquet. Simply Stunning!!!!

Vendors:
Photographer: Captured Photography
Event Planner: Fete et Cie
Reception Venue: The Lyric Theater
Other: Downtown Oxford Inn
Band: Az-Izz
Ceremony Location: St Peter's Episcopal Church

Inspiration : it's all about yellow ... with buttons, billy buttons and ribbons

The inspiration for this spectacular shoot began with the location, the Paragon Restaurant, because of its clean, urban setting. The color was added with pops of yellow in the flowers, ribbons, salad plate and lots of buttons. The bright color against a clean background allowed the setting to be fun yet modern. Buttons were even sprinkled on the tables {like confetti}, they were sewn on the ribbon backdrop, used to create napkin rings and they were even tucked into the bouquet and centerpieces. The yellow was carried thru the desserts too with the macarons and even a lemon drop at each plate setting.

Vendors:
Photography: Soul Mates Photography
Design & Coordination: Champagne Wedding & Event Coordination
Floral: Francoise Weeks
Location and martini: Paragon Restaurant
Rentals: The Party Place
Plates: Crate and Barrel
Hair and Makeup: Face Body Beauty
Wedding Gown: Charlotte's Weddings
Model: Jennifer Holman

An outdoor rustic wedding in Nevada by Chelsea Nicole Photography

[Las Vegas, Nevada]

Jill and Ian's wedding is such a treat to look at - the breathtaking succulent bouquet, the lovely cardigans on the bridesmaids, the fingerprint guest book tree, and so much more. Oh, yes, and those shoes!!!!!! The gorgeous photography is by Chelsea Nicole Photography.

Vendors:
Photographer: Chelsea Nicole Photography
Hair Stylist: Katie Stocks
Floral Designer: Layers of Lovely - An Inspired Floral Art Studio
Reception Venue: Cascata
Dress Designer: Tara Keely by Lazaro
Shoes: Seychelle's

Shopping by Color : Black and Grey with Yellow Paper Goodies

It's Tuesday so that means it's time for another Shopping by Color feature. Today we're focusing on paper goods for wedding events in black and grey with pops of yellow. And, just like last time, since this magazine is meant to be interactive, I'm calling all other designers to please leave us a link to your paper goodies in black, grey and yellow for all to see - simply leave a comment with the url to your item. And, don't forget - even though we're featuring a specific color combo here, each shop features many more styles and colors to choose from.

Grey, Yellow and Black Peacock Wedding Invitation Set | Rachel Jasper Design | $7 | Ship Worldwide

Damask Wedding Table Numbers with Swarovski Crystal | Invites by Jen | $30/12 | Ships to US

Save the date letterpress Fill-in Invitations | Fluid Ink | approx $27/set of 8 USD | Ships Worldwide

Contemporary Chic Save the Date - Modern Squares | Shine Invitations | price varies | Ships Worldwide

Summer Steel Pinwheel Invitation in a Box | When and Where Invites | $11.50 | Ships to US

Blank DIY Gift Tags | Morrell Decor | $5.50 per 75 tags | Ships to US + Canada