don't be so typical

It's come to that time of year when the sun rises later, the leaves are slowly changing color, and you can't leave the house without a sweater "just in case"

Fall is by far my favorite season for practically everything other than...well....the cold of winter being around the corner.

The colors are richer, layers more plentiful and everyone starts to cozy up (wink wink). What better time to throw an event?

Instantly-my thoughts go rustic: textured wood (think tree bark), acorns, moss,  maple syrup, antique cars etc. I don't necessarily think you need an orange pumpkin for a centerpiece; I prefer things a bit more subdued..

Here are some thoughts for a new-age fall event that doesn't scream HALLOWEEN!

• Instead of orange- use bronze, copper or gold
• Go for long, farm style tables instead of rounds for more of an intimate "family-style" set up
• Incorporate burlap..it's cheap and cozies up just about anything (ring pillow, vase cover, banner)
• Use rustic lanterns to give the space a beautiful soft glow
• Layer, layer, layer-whether it's pillar candles of varying heights, table clothes with a beautiful runner over top or bold chargers underneath your dinnerware, you can't go wrong with layers in the fall.  

Getting married? forgo the traditional black suit and white dress, go instead for a chocolate brown suit (here is where you can add the punch of color with a burnt orange tie) and a cream colored dress (especially soft lace..what could be more romantic?)

source: greenweddingshoes, jetfeteblog, etsy, jessicamatushek