Oh, those summer nights. Danny and Sandy really knew what they were talking about! As we begin to cool down from this years’ peak of wedding season, we can take the time to reflect on the themes and palates that were in fashion for our brides and grooms. Pastels and bold colors were really the front runners, while we saw trends such as Tiffany Blue and brown starting to fade back. Now it’s that time of the season to move on to more rich and deep colors as we usher in the cooler months. But brides, do not fret. If you are planning a wedding for mid to late September you can still use some of the summer colors we know and love!

The summer to fall transition

The most popular color choices from the summer that can cross into the early fall months are our favorite companions, chocolate brown and pink! These two colors are very versatile and will allow a lot of mixing and matching with other colors to make more of a fall palate. I love to see brides add in colors like gold, green apple, and cream. Even though many would say that this particular shade of green belongs in the warmer months, I tend to disagree. When you pair apple green in with gold and brown… a very elegant and warm setting is created.

How to mix up your summer to fall colors

Choose to pair your brown and pink together by themselves or use the colors suggested above as accents. If you use green in small amounts as accents, your wedding will avoid a garden party feel, which is not what you want…even if your wedding day is really hot! To avoid the Indian summer heat, use parasols or fans as a barrier in your accent color. Print your vows and the members of the wedding party on fans and pass them out as your programs. Believe me, if you are having an outdoor event or are in a church without air conditioning, your guests will thank you!

Neapolitan ice cream in September!?

Just because your wedding is in September doesn’t mean you can’t have ice cream! How fun would sundaes be? Use your color palate as the inspiration in designing your sundaes! Set up an ice cream bar, as an alternative to the candy/dessert bars of this season. Don’t feel the pressure to serve a dinner reception full of heavy, seasonal foods. Use the late summer and fall fruits and veggies in your menu. Serve apple crisp if you want, but what about a cold squash soup or gazpacho? A neat alternative to the traditional mixed green salad. If the chilled soup is not to tour liking, keep the salad and garnish it with foods like Granny Smith apples, goat cheese, or figs!

Keep your summer fun rolling all the way into your September wedding! Use the notes sited above and make your wedding late-summer chic without looking like you have completely missed the boat! Hopefully the photos I’ve collected will help to give you the inspiration, or direction, you need. Good luck brides and grooms, and may you create some of the best memories of your lives!

Images from anstwe.com, wishspecialevents.com, weddingbee.com, brides.com, tradepar.co.uk, stylehive.com, Murakami Photography, stephaniewilliamsphotography.com, invitesbyjen, Psalm117.Etsy.com, Psalm117.Etsy.com, elizabethannedesigns.com, oncewed.com, I Do Inspiration, alwaysablogsmaid.com, geoffwhite.com, and myrecipes.com

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