Fall is a gorgeous time of the year, the weather is crisp (well, not yet in Tahoe at least), the leaves are changing, and the food of the season is warm and delicious.  With Autumn right around the corner we thought we would share some of our favorite seasonal wedding details – edible and otherwise!

Accent your place setting with a miniature bouquet of fresh herbs with your guest’s name attached and create a runner (or centerpiece if using a round table) of gourds, pillars of varying heights and wicker woven baskets filled with nuts, berries and pumpkins or more gourds.  Use the colors naturally found in the food and drink you serve your wedding guests to emphasize your autumn color palette…  Some inspiration is below!

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On Left - M.W. Wedding. Courtesy of: Catherine Hall Studios and Thomas J. Story

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Colorful Food

Autumn fruits like pomegranate and apples (rich golds, reds and greens) are at their peak of flavor and perfect for picking!  Savory appetizers such as Onion and Apple Tarts with Goat Cheese or Green Apple & Cheddar Quesadillas are the perfect precursor to any Fall celebration.  Your guests will love a salad entree of Baby Greens with Reduced Orange Vinaigrette, Roasted Beets, Laura Chenel Goat Cheese & Toasted Walnuts.  Serving a spicy pumpkin or squash soup in hollowed out gourds at each place setting, not only look chic and current but they add amazing taste too.  A side dish of cranberry and walnut risotto goes perfectly with hearty fall proteins.  Dishes with beets and other root vegetables are always traditional Fall favorites as well as add color to your plate!

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Courtesy of: My Recipes, Rachelle Bowden, and Lou Seibert Pappas

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Dazzling Drinks

Here are a few of our favorite autumn inspired cocktails which can work as your Signature Drink after your ceremony or a passed round at the beginning of your dinner:

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Courtesy of: All You

Pomegranate Fizz

A few pomegranate seeds

1 shot pomegranate liquor

1 ounce pomegranate juice

A few splashes Champagne

Place a few pomegranate seeds in the bottom of a Champagne glass. Pour pomegranate liquor and pomegranate juice in glass then top with a few splashes of Champagne.

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Courtesy of: Grey Goose Vodka

Pumpkin Divine

1 part Grey Goose La Poire vodka

1 part pumpkin butter

1/2 part triple sec

1/2 part simple syrup

Pinch each of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and ginger grated nutmeg and apple chip for garnish

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Courtesy of: The Nibble

A Taste of Fall

1 1/2 parts Vodka

1 large slice of pomegranate, chopped

1 part apple juice

Dash of simple syrup

Pomegranate seeds to garnish

Muddle together the pomegranate and syrup in a mixing glass or shaker tin.

Add Vodka and juice, and fill with ice.

Shake well, and strain into a chilled martini glass.

Garnish with pomegranate seeds.

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Tempting Desserts

Mini versions of your classic Fall desserts, can add a non-traditional aspect and still be a hit with your guests.  We love these scrumptious mini cherry pies from Bakerella, who wouldn’t want one of these?  Or these cheesecake filled pumpkins cupcakes are a unique fall-inspired flavor that will keep your guests talking.

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Courtesy of: Bakerella and Stephen Scott Gross

 

 Seasonal Favor

A fave Fall wedding favor is the caramel apple.  The options of embellishing this with ribbon, wrap and personalized tags are endless.  Not only will the caramel apples be a sweet touch for your guests, they will also look gorgeous individually at each place setting or in groupings on display.

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Courtesy of: Bridal Blog, The Knot and Wedding by Color

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Happy Autumn Dining!

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