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15 Romantic Ways To Incorporate Fall Leaves Into Your Wedding Decor

Did you know that October has officially replaced June as the most popular month to get married? It’s easy to see why. Fall weddings are magical! Not only you will have the best natural wedding decoration ever, but also the cozy atmosphere perfect for creating classic memories. If you are looking for decor ideas for your wedding day remember that there is no other so beautiful and awesome idea in the autumn than to add fall leaves to your decor. They’ll give charm and create a cozy and warm atmosphere for everybody. You can use them everywhere: for wedding invitations and table centerpieces, for chic arches and bridal bouquets, for various food bars and garlands. 

1. Use gilded leaves as place cards

Images: Sweet Little Peanut/Becky Kimball/Studio Stems via Pottery Barn (left); Lulu the Baker via Say Yes (right)

2. Use leaves to line your aisle…

Image: Jules Morgan on SouthBound Bride

3. Or throw leaves instead of confetti

Images: Kristi Agier on SouthBound Bride (left); Morgan Trinker Photography/LSL Event Design via 100 Layer Cake (top right); Sarah Ainsworth Photography via Love and Lavender (bottom right)

4. Use a leaf & flower garland to pretty up your getaway

Image: Natalie Franke Photography via Elizabeth Anne Designs

5. Hang strings and swags of leaves at your reception

Images: Brklyn View Photography/Revel/Michelle Edgemont via Style Me Pretty

6. Have your bridal party throw autumn leaves for an adorable photo opp…

Image: lara hotz via Swoooned

7. Or include a leaf in your ring shot

Images: Melissa Tuck (left); Kylee Ann Photography (right)

8. Incorporate autumn leaves into your bouquet

Image: Melanie Duerkopp/Amanda O’Shannessy Creative via Green Wedding Shoes

9. Use fondant leaves to decorate your wedding cake

Images: Bellaria Cakes Design via Cakes Decor (left); The Cupcake Shoppe Bakery via Wedding Wire (right)

10. Pin a leaf boutonniere to your groom’s lapel

Image: Best Photography/Freshly Picked via Green Wedding Shoes

11. Use dried or paper leaves to make a wishing tree or guest book

Images: Autumn and Melinda Photography via Style Me Pretty (left); Kim Hawkins Photography via Rock ‘n Roll Bride (right)

12. Choose leaves as the perfect autumnal flower arch alternative

Image: Ramone Photography/Lasting Impressions Florists/J.L. Events via The Bridal Dish

13. Leaves make great escort cards

Images: Jean-Pierre Uys/The Aleit Group/Okasie via The Pretty Blog (left); J. Cota Photography via The Brides Cafe (top right); Danielle Nichol/Winey Blonde Events Co. via Southern Weddings (bottom right)

14. DIY a gorgeous ombre leaf photo backdrop

Image: Tom and Keidi/Ruie & Grace via Ruffled