Fall is a wonderful time to get married! Typically the heat of summer has passed so if you're planning an outdoor wedding, everyone will be more comfortable. The new trend in wedding themes is small and tasteful. Wedding themes do not have to be over the top! Forget about the Casino, Beach or Renaissance wedding. They can simply be a thought or saying that is woven into the wedding - a wonderful way to incorporate little finishing details. Attention to detail is what turns an average wedding into an extraordinary wedding - one that people will talk about for years. It's these little details that your guests will notice and say "Now isn't that clever!". Once you decide on a theme, look for the design you want to incorporate. You can do this by finding a wedding favor or clip art graphic that you love. Incorporate your theme in the decorations, on the invitations, programs and favors. Also look for products that can be used for two purposes - a place card holder and a wedding favor. Your dollar will go much further when your wedding items multi-task! Below are some of my favorite wedding theme ideas for fall.

"Fall for Love" - Use leaf designs on your invitations, programs and thank yous to carry the theme throughout. For an outdoor wedding, line the sides of the aisle with leaves. At the alter, create a large heart, lined with leaves for the couple to stand in. So many great colors to use with this theme - deep red, rich espresso brown, orange. Contrast with chartruese greens. A wonderful favor for this theme is Leaf Plantable Seed Place Cards. They are a place card and a favor! Each card is printed with a leaf motif and has a brown seed leaf attached. Later, the guests can remove the leaf and plant. The best part is that this favor is environmentally friendly! I LOVE wedding products that multi-task!

"Meant to Bee" - A wonderful theme that can incorporate cute little bees into the design of the invitations, programs and thank yous. Use bees wax candles during the ceremony and on the reception tables. Little jars of honey, personalized with your names and wedding date make the perfect favor for your guest.

"The Perfect Pair" - Another one of my favorites and perfect for an outdoor wedding! Pears can be used as a cake topper, on the guest book table or hung in the wedding arch or arbor.

"Apple of My Eye" - A wonderful theme in which you can incorporate apples of all colors into your decorations. For an outdoor ceremony, consider lining each side of the aisle with apples. Apples can be used in the floral arrangements and table centerpieces.

Be creative! Choosing a wedding theme idea can really help to tie all your ideas together. Remember to incorporate your theme in clever little touches. Carry you theme throughout the entire wedding, even the thank you cards. When these are opened by your guests, they will immediately know it's from your wedding and remember the amazing job you did!