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Ideas for Fall Wedding Invitations

Fall weddings are growing in popularity. After all, fall is a beautiful season when the leaves turn spectacular shades of red, orange and yellow. If you're getting ready for a fall wedding, you'll want to use the symbols and colors of the season in every aspect of your wedding and reception, including your invitations.

Traditional: If you're traditional in nature, you can choose conservative rectangular invitations in shades of ivory. For your embossed text, go for shades like pumpkin orange, burgundy or even chocolate brown. Or, choose invitations that feature engraved autumn leaves floating gently against the soft ivory background.

Autumn Leaves: Another way to feature autumn leaves is with invitations that are ivory yet have an underlayment of pumpkin orange or deep cranberry. Cutouts shaped like autumn leaves showcase the colorful underlayment and add some artistic interest.

Fall Elements: For less traditional invitations, try those that are shaped like symbols of autumn. Invitations shaped like autumn leaves or pumpkins are ideal for more artistic and creative ceremonies. You can make your own if you're crafty. Use a nice calligraphy pen to address the invitations. Or, purchase them from a wedding invitation company. You'll be surprised at the wide variety of creative choices offered by stationery companies these days!

What goes in: When choosing the text for your invitations, be sure to include the following information: The name of the bride and groom, the location of the wedding, time of the wedding, dress code, and whether the wedding is outdoors or indoors. Also, be sure to request an RSVP so that you'll know how many guests to expect.

Colors: After you've decided on the type of invitations you want, it's time to choose the other details of your fall wedding. Your invitations are the first thing your guests will see. Choose invitations that feature rustic fall colors and reflect your own individual tastes and preferences. Tie in the warm colors featured on your invitations by including them in aspects of your decorations and even food.

Getting married in the fall allows many opportunities for using spicy, warm fall colors and lets any bride unleash her inner creativity!