Creating a Autumn Barn Wedding

Deadly Decor

Looking for ways to turn your wedding barn into an autumn daydream without going full psycho? Think mini pumpkins and less slashers. After all, we’re aiming for “rustic charm”, not “crime scene chic”.

Sparkler Station
When the evening winds down and you’re ready to make your grand exit, why not hand slightly tipsy adults open flame sparklers? What could possibly go wrong? Well, at least the pictures will be cute, even if your guests are missing a few eyebrows.

Tarot Card Reader
Invite Mystic Meg or Mind Reader Mary to your big day and find out what’s in store for your future. Plus, we’ve heard if you pay her extra, she’ll tell your least favourite guest they’re going to die in an unrelated sparkler incident. Now that’s what we call value for money.

Mini Pumpkin Candles
What does your wedding need? More open flames, obviously. Grab some mini pumpkins, carve out the middle, and add a small tealight to put on your tables. Just make sure you’ve got the fire extinguisher handy – it makes for a lovely wedding photo prop.

Freakishly Good Food

Now, we’re not about to suggest a chalice of blood-red wine or finger food that resembles actual fingers. We’ll leave that sort of thing to the local Goth night, shall we? No, we’re talking seriously good, heart-warming foods for your big day.

Mini Pumpkin Soups and Bread
If you want to have a subtle nod to the pumpkin season – and by subtle, we mean about as subtle as a brick through a window – why not start with a small pumpkin soup and some crusty bread? It’s autumnal, it’s trendy, and it gives your vegan guests something to eat besides the table decorations.

Marshmallow Toast
Why have a traditional toast when you can have an extra sweet one? Get your guests roasting marshmallows and have them wave them on sticks high as you toast off your speeches.

Apple and Blackberry Season
It is apple and blackberry season, so make sure to incorporate them into your menu. Apple strudel, anyone? Or perhaps a blackberry pie? After all, nothing says “British autumn wedding” quite like nicking an idea from the Americans. Just don’t tell your nationalist grandfather – he might choke on his cider.

The Getaway Car

If you’re looking to make a swift exit from what’s rapidly becoming less of a wedding reception and more of a potential crime scene – especially if you’ve let your mother-in-law indulge in one too many apple ciders – here are our top recommendations for your grand escape.

Black Horse and Carriage
If you’re a true gothic queen – and let’s face it, who isn’t these days? – then we know you’ve probably had your eye on a black horse and carriage.

Tractor
If you want to go full farmer chic, then slowly ride off into the sunset on a tractor. Extra points if you’ve got a few pumpkins knocking about in the back. Just remember to wave regally to your guests as you putter away at a speed that would make a snail look sprightly.

Hearse
Take the ’till death do us part’ literally and hire a hearse. If it’s good enough for the Addams Family, it’s good enough for you. Just try not to think too hard about the vehicle’s usual cargo as you’re driving off into your new life together.

Looks to Kill

Your wedding day should be serving killer looks, not causing actual fatalities. But if you’re keen on combining the two, here are our top tips for a truly unforgettable.

Extra Long Train
Looking to create a mobile trip hazard for all your guests? Go long… with your train, that is. Nothing says “I love you all” quite like forcing your nearest and dearest to navigate an obstacle course of expensive fabric.

Deep Tones
Wine red and burnt oranges are definitely making a few appearances at autumn weddings these days. So why not embrace them and style your bridesmaids as a walking, talking pumpkin patch?

Long Nails
We’re not talking about your toenails, so make sure to trim those – we don’t want you puncturing the dance floor, do we? But long, maybe even dark red fingernails could look killer on your wedding day.