Perhaps we’ve been scorned one too many times sitting through a ceremony in the scorching heat, or maybe we’re leaving the summer season for bachelor and bachelorette parties and other travel festivities. Overall, it is clear the fall season has sky-rocketed to become the most popular time to host a wedding. October has been at the top since 2016 when it surpassed June as the most popular wedding month (then tied with September).
More and more couples have also opted to host their wedding ceremony outdoors in recent years. The autumn months bring many benefits to this such as the temperate weather and beautiful foliage. Down here we know that Summer Florida heat is no joke! The busy wedding season has shifted later in the year, and these real weddings below display the season beautifully giving further proof that autumn is arguably the most beautiful season to host a wedding in Sarasota, FL.
Autumn Wedding Attire
When it comes to autumn attire, you can really pull the best of the summer and winter seasons and get away with almost anything here! Warm or cool color palettes, velvet or linen fabrics, and colorful or neutral flowers will fly!
There are no official rules, but a classic autumn wedding is inspired by nature’s changing atmosphere. Shades of reds, yellows, and oranges, or colors reminiscent of fall leaves, are classic to an autumn wedding color scheme.
Types of Autumn Wedding Florals
This wedding season has some of your most whimsical bouquets with pampas grass, wheat, seeded eucalyptus, or even berries. There are various types of dried flowers and grass that can bring fall vibes to your florals like phalaris, glixia, and lagarus. We promise these foreign-sounding words are the real deal!
Autumn-Inspired Centerpieces & Decor
You might not necessarily want your wedding to feel like you’re walking into a fall craft show, so when it comes to decorating for an autumn wedding, you have to be tasteful and true to elegance. Lead with florals (dried, real, or faux) to help achieve a more romantic look. If you’re having an outdoor reception, consider wedding venues with a fire pit! This can give guests an extremely cozy spot to gather.
Sarasota Autumn Wedding Venues
Picking a wedding venue in Sarasota, FL can be so exciting, but also so overwhelming! We have listed some of our favorite fall wedding venues in, and near Sarasota below:
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens – This beautiful venue is both waterfront and has a garden feel to it.
Powel Crosley Estate – This is a stunning wedding venue on the beach!
Chapel Creek – This venue has a rustic feel to it, making it the perfect spot for your fall wedding!
Complete Weddings + Events Sarasota, FL
Let’s bring all your favorite autumn wedding ideas to life! Find the best venue for your event and contact us for details on our wedding day services including day-of coordination to help with your autumn decor, lighting to transform your space, DJs to start the party, photo booth rentals to entertain guests, and of course, videography and photography to capture it all!