Fall into a Fabulous Frock & Fete…
11.12.2009
Fall has arrived. Orange leaves, pumpkins, squash and crisp clean air. Translate the warm and fuzzy fireside feelings of Fall into your wedding and dinner parties. Start by wearing a gown accented by burnt oranges or a glittering sequined cocktail dress with a floral sash in a dark Autumn color palette.
Gowns via Fashion Rouge & Ada and Darcy
Don’t forget about your bridesmaids… Keep the dark palette of black layered with shades of oranges, peaches and grays. The layers and ruffles of the dresses are reminiscent of falling leaves and will flawlessly compliment your Fall inspired wedding gown. We love the unexpected accent of mustard colored shoes!
Willow dresses via Eat Drink Chic
FOOD BUFFET: Use a garden plant stand as your centerpiece and fill it with potted flowers, silverware, and holiday pies! Simple and sensational. (via Country Living)
DIY PRESTON BAILEY FALL TABLES: Set tables with simply stunning and easy to create placemats using silk Fall leaves and floral arrangements set in glass vases covered and layered in leaves (either silk or right from your backyard.) Lastly, opt for bouquet of berries and autumn leaves instead of conventional flowers. All the DIY instructions can be found via Preston Bailey!
KIDS TABLE: Set a large giving tree in the middle of your mini table and have the children write down what they are thankful for! Fill favor bags with stamps, pens and markers and let the kids draw on parchment table set on the table as they munch on fun Turkey shaped treats! (via Country Living)
How are you incorporating Fall into your Holiday tables?
Things are a little different down in the coastal South ~ it’s still very warm thru November-December, so too many fall colors don’t work. I did an event where we used a lot of ‘marsh’ colors (to mirror the marsh for our outdoor wedding) ~ some oranges, lots of handpicked rosemary, burlap table runners, oysters for votive holders, orange, yellow and red potted plants around … bride did lots of vibrant oranges for her bouquet, but for the most part we kept it simple and Low Country Southern-like. I’m happy to send a few pictures if you like!
These table settings are amazing. And those dresses are beautiful. Perfect for Fall without being to obvious!
The dresses are to die for! I love the idea of the giving tree table for the children.The stools around the table are too cute for words. What a great way to give “TNANKS”. The vibrant orange on the tables makes me think of the wonderful aroma of the turkey in the oven. A terrific time of year to celebrate!!!!!!
Ooh, your blog is a feast for the eyes!
I want every single one of those dresses! to die for! Love this post. Such an opulent mixture of designs. THANK YOU!!!!!
This.Is.Fabulous! I love the dresses and the decor. Your blog is fabulous and gives me constant inspiration for my own big day coming up next year!!
While guests are mingling at your festive fall fete, have them snack on this delish dip! Serve with ginger snap cookies or apple chips. Warning: super addicting and only takes 15 minutes to make
Pumpkin Dip! (via AllRecipes.com, I made it – it’s fab!)
Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon frozen orange juice concentrate
Directions: In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Gradually mix in the pumpkin. Stir in the cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and orange juice until smooth and well blended. Chill until serving.
For an upscale party, invite your guests with an elegant Preston Bailey invitation!
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xo. antoinette.
great post. the willow dresses are to die for!!!