September 1, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II & III • Page 9 September Brides (ARA) Spring and summer may be the seasons that first come to mind when you begin planning a wedding, but autumn has a lot to offer brides too. From cooler, dryer weather, janine glorious backdrop of fall 9-2-09 and the colors to the opportunity to land a great SeptBridesBanner deal on a reception venue, fall delivers 6 x .75 many rewards for couples on the road to wedded bliss. Brides love the natural colorfulness of the season and the weather tends to be more reliable and comfortable for outdoor weddings. In fact, autumn may soon surpass spring as a preferred season to hold a wedding. If you’re planning your nuptials for harvest season, consider these tips for incorporating the best elements of the season in your big day. Cash in on color From vibrant reds, dazzling oranges, and glittering golds to bold browns, fall’s palate is a glorious profusion of colors unique to the season. Autumn brides should revel in the season’s colors, drawing the hues of fall into all aspects of their weddings, from bridesmaids’ gowns to table linens, floral arrangements, and favors. Fall colors offer many advantages when it comes to planning a wedding. It’s easy to mix and match more than one fall color because they tend to naturally complement each other. Pair bronze gowns with flowers in autumnal reds and golds, and you’ll have a sure win. Favor the fall Brides looking for truly unique wedding favors will find that the variety of fall wedding favors available makes it easy to put their personal stamp on their wedding. Whether they’re whimsical pearshaped scented soaps, practical oak leaf keychains, or sophisticated bronze metal fall leaf wine bottle stoppers, fall wedding favors are a great way to underscore a wedding’s autumnal theme. Choosing favors that allow for optimum personalization - like personalized candy apple boxes that you fill with a homemade version of the classic autumn treat - will also help guests remember your wedding with warmth and fondness. Accessorizing with autumn Don’t forget to continue your autumn theme throughout your wedding with fall themed wedding accessories. You can find leaf-motif unity candles, napkins and guest towels in fall colors, autumn-themed invitations and save-the-date cards, cake serving sets with maple leaf details, and a host of other items that all play to a fall theme. Floral arrangements also offer a chance to convey an autumn theme and do some- A Fall Wedding Showcase Fall in love with these autumn wedding ideas Shutterstock thing unique at the same time. Whether you opt for arrangements that feature fall flowers, like mums or gardenias, or outof-season flowers that sport fall colors, you can accent arrangements with brightly hued leaves, branches, berries, cornstalks, hay, and other natural or nature-inspired touches that are special to the season.