Planning A Harvest-Themed Wedding

Autumn is a time of bounty and a season of traditional gratitude. It’s the perfect time to get married and celebrate your thankfulness for the most wonderful person in your life! Give the harvest-themed wedding a modern twist and incorporate the riches of fall into your wedding.  

Freshly Harvested Produce 

Fresh produce is relatively inexpensive, luscious, and beautiful at this time of the year. Use the bounty of autumn to create table centerpieces featuring shiny apples, fat pumpkins of all shades, oranges, pears, and gourds. Multi-hued ears of corn and sprigs of berries are also wonderful options for decorating the rows of seating at your ceremony.  

Simple Neutrals 

To tame the riot of fall colors, remember to skillfully incorporate neutrals into the decor. Natural wood, burlap, twine, chalkboards, and anything with earthy tones or rough texture forms a delightful complement to brilliant autumn hues.  

Bare Natural Beauty 

Ask your florist or bridesmaids to collect bare branches or boughs with colored leaves still clinging to them. You can place these in large urns on the ground or in shorter vases and pitchers on tables.  

A Touch of Warmth 

Is your wedding taking place outdoors? The weather in autumn can be notoriously unpredictable, so come prepared! Set out some deep baskets containing small plaid blankets, tied in rolls with twine. Add a sign to let guests know that these blankets are theirs to borrow if the weather turns chilly during the ceremony.  

At the reception, include hot beverages for the guests, especially if the event is outdoors. Hot chocolate, apple cider, and similar drinks will keep your toasty and warm. 

Elements of Autumn 

Your cake can also reflect the harvest theme! Talk to your baker about apple cake, maple-flavored frosting, or some other fall flavor that appeals to you. If you’d rather go with the traditional taste, ask your cake baker to dress up the outside of the cake in fall style instead. Look at some autumn wedding cakes online to get ideas so you can show your baker what you want— or trust your baker’s expertise and artistic spirit.  

Fall Flowers 

Instead of limiting yourself to roses, orchids,  peonies, or other popular wedding flowers, let your florist guide you! Ask him or her to tell you which flowers are most beautiful during the month of your wedding, and incorporate those blooms into your centerpieces and bouquets. By choosing seasonal flowers, you’ll save on the cost while enjoying the best of nature’s floral harvest.  

Tasty Gifts for the Guests 

Fall-themed goodies can make great wedding favors. Consider wrapping some apple pie pops, candy apples, tins of maple candies, or cute bags of sugared nuts for your guests to take home with them.  

A Good Pair of Boots 

Want to take the harvest theme a step further? Get into the country vibe and let your wedding party wear cowboy boots! The look will suit a rustic fall wedding, and your wedding party will be grateful for the cozy footwear.  

Are you ready to start planning your fall wedding? With a little help from your wedding coordinator, your friends, and your favorite wedding blogs and magazines, you can find some unique and enjoyable ways to bring the joy of harvest to your big day.

Paper Products You Need For The Big Day

Your wedding involves lights, flowers, outfits, jewelry, food, music, and more— but don’t forget about the paper! You’ll be selecting a variety of paper products for your big day, from the invitations and envelopes to the place cards and gift tags. Check out our list of some top paper products you’ll need to order from your favorite designer before the big day arrives.  

Invitations 

Wedding invitations, save-the-date cards, and RSVP cards are must-have paper items that you’ll need to order. The invitations set the tone for your wedding, hinting at your color palette and letting guests know how formal or informal the wedding will be. One of your first decisions as a bride— besides the wedding date, time, and location— will be choice of design, paper, font, and wording for the invitations and related items.  

Programs 

Although it’s not an essential, a wedding program is a nice formal touch. It’s something for guests to hold and peruse as they wait for the ceremony to begin, and it lets them know about the order of events. Within the wedding program, you can also give credit to certain vendors, thank specific people, or include quotations or song lyrics.  

Seating Cards and Place Cards 

Assigned seating is a subtle way of arranging the guests to facilitate conversation and minimize potential conflicts. For a sit-down reception dinner, you could simply provide seating cards that assign guests to specific tables. If you want to take the arrangements a step further, you may choose to have individual place cards for your guests.  

Table Cards 

Do you plan to number your tables? If you’re having a sit-down meal with assigned seating for the reception, it’s a good idea to number the tables so guests can find their spots more quickly. You’ll need large cards in holders or numbered signs that are clearly visible to incoming guests.  

Wedding Favor Tags and Gift Tags 

Many modern wedding favors include imprinted messages, while others include tags instead. Tags are removable, allowing the gifted item to be used in a variety of situations. If you choose to use labels instead of imprinting or engraving the wedding favors, you’ll need tags that include a special message, along with your names and the date of the wedding. Remember to order tags for the gifts that you give to your bridal party as well! 

Signs 

On the day of your wedding, you may need to have a few signs posted around the venue, welcoming guests and directing them to the areas where the ceremony and reception will be held. Talk to your wedding coordinator about where to place these signs, and order designs with fonts and colors that match your wedding invitations and coordinate with your theme.  

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Autumn Color Schemes For Weddings

Getting married in the fall is a delightful option— the weather is cooler, the foliage is becoming more colorful by the day, and there’s a festive anticipation in the air as the holidays edge closer. To make the most of your autumn wedding, you’ll want to select an autumn color palette that pays tribute to the season. Red, orange, and yellow may match the autumn leaves, but those colors could also make your wedding party look a little too flammable. Explore some alternative color schemes that might work perfectly for your big day! 

Peach and Green 

Orange is one of the colors most associated with autumn, but you don’t have to use an over-bright version. Try a rich peach hue instead, paired with a soft green and a creamy white. These hues lend themselves well to the natural color scheme of fall, without overdoing the concept.  

Boysenberry, Silver, and Pale Pink 

Start with a deep, rich color— a jewel tone like boysenberry— and soften its intensity with a pale pink. Add touches of silver in your florals and jewelry; the hint of frost will add elegance and coolness to the mix.  

Plum, Peach, Taupe, and Lilac 

A full-fledged wedding color palette often includes “something rich, something light, something neutral, and something bright.” Combine deep plum purple with pale lilac, neutral taupe, and warm peach for a delightful color scheme that gives you plenty of options.  

Blue, Cinnamon, and Gold 

A warm brown with orange tints, reminiscent of cinnamon or nutmeg, works beautifully with various shades of blue. Experiment with gold accents to compliment this color palette, which contrasts a pleasant earthy neutral with the colors of a clear autumn sky.  

Maroon, Gold, and Cream 

The classic fall hues of red, orange, and yellow are still a possibility, as long as you combine them the right way! Focus on a deep red— think maroon— and add in elements of cream and touches of gold. Keep it a clean color trio, or throw in a few pops of brilliant orange in the bouquet, boutonnieres, and table arrangements.  

Shades of Gray 

A number of fall color palettes incorporate gray into the mix. Think rich autumn orange, mango, and mustard colors, tempered with a light charcoal hue. Silvery and gray keeps things monochromatically elegant, while gray and navy brings the color scheme up a notch while maintaining a cool, classy feel.  

Red and Yellow 

This one’s for the lovers of bright, cheerful colors! Pick a lovely sunflower yellow or pineapple yellow and pair it with red, like a cardinal’s feathers or a candied apple. It’s a bold, impressive choice that works well with natural elements like greenery and natural wood to temper the brightness.  

If you don’t see a color combination you like, don’t despair! Talk to friends, discuss your ideas with your wedding coordinator, or visit a paint store and look at samples until you find a favorite autumn color combo. From ocean-blue and amber to orange and green, there are a myriad of fabulous ways to color-coordinate your fall wedding.  

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How To Make Your Wedding Feel Like A Fairytale

Have you been dreaming about the ultimate fairytale wedding? The first step is, of course, to secure a magical venue like Nanina’s in the Park; but there are many more fairytale elements that you can incorporate throughout your wedding to give it that storybook vibe.

A Princess-Inspired Dress

You don’t have to dress up exactly like Belle or Cinderella, but you can find a dress that looks similar. Take a look at some of your favorite fairytale dresses and write down which colors or design elements appeal to you the most— perhaps an off-the-shoulder style with a sweetheart neckline, a hint of a bustle in the skirts, or lavish embroidery. Then search for a wedding gown that includes those features—and don’t forget the glass slippers!

Hairstyles are another way to subtly include storybook romance at your wedding. Model the hairstyle of your favorite princess, and have your bridesmaids’ hair done in a similar style.

Iconic Fairytale Elements

Want to extend the fairytale theme to the invitations and programs? Have the wedding invitations and the programs designed in scroll form, like the announcement that a herald might read in ancient times.

Instead of traditional candle holders, opt for holders in the shape of tiny crowns. You can also choose ornate candelabra styled after the ones used at castle feast tables. Use lovely leather volumes as part of the centerpieces on the reception tables, as a tribute to old storybooks.

A “Be Our Guest” Book

Buy a guestbook that features a fairytale theme. Maybe it has “Once Upon a Time” or “A Tale As Old As Time” on the cover, or perhaps it includes lovely storybook-style drawings among the pages where your guests will sign their names. You can order a themed guestbook online or have a local artisan craft one to your specifications.

Enchanted Forest Decor

If you envision yourself as a fairy princess, why not go with an “enchanted forest” theme? Have your florist weave a gorgeous crown of fresh blooms for your head and create a fantastic spray of wildflowers as your bouquet. Drape your reception tables in trailing ivy (real or artificial depending on what your venue allows), and keep the centerpiece arrangements natural and wild-looking. For a Beauty and the Beast theme, classic red roses are the perfect romantic touch.

A Fairytale Cake

One bride had her wedding cake presented inside a beautiful open sculpture of Cinderella’s coach. Another ordered a fantastic castle-shaped cake, a truly magnificent sight. If you prefer a more classic look for your cake, you can pay tribute to storybook elegance in other ways. Request that your baker include words from a favorite story on the cake, or place a special fairytale cake topper at the pinnacle of the piece.

“Happily Ever After” Favors

At the end of your wedding, surprise your guests will some lovely “happily ever after” favors.” These can be tiny books, engraved goblets, little glass slippers, bottle openers shaped like the key to a castle, or anything else that fits your fairytale wedding theme.

Romantic Wedding Venues in New Jersey

Welcome to Nanina’s In the Park, a New Jersey Landmark nestled in the cherry blossoms. We invite you to a beautiful picturesque setting within a historical park which creates a picture perfect ambiance for both intimate weddings to large corporate events. Voted as a “Top 10” wedding venue by www.bestofnj.com and a multiple award winner from The Knot, NJ Bride, Manhattan Bride and MyWeddings.com, Nanina’s in the Park has been hosting weddings for over 65 years and along with a new multi-million dollar renovation provide an experience that is second to none.

The lavishly manicured grounds and traditional architecture provide the perfect scenery for an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour. Our famous cherry gardens and Tuscan style villa will create the perfect backdrop which you must see-to-believe, and together with our exceptional cuisine and service will make your event unforgettable.

It is this combination of location, service and ambiance that set us apart. Feel free to schedule a tour to see what makes Nanina’s In the Park the best place to host your wedding or private event.

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Beautiful Wedding Venues in New Jersey

Welcome to Nanina’s In the Park, a New Jersey Landmark nestled in the cherry blossoms. We invite you to a beautiful picturesque setting within a historical park which creates a picture perfect ambiance for both intimate weddings to large corporate events. Voted as a “Top 10” wedding venue by www.bestofnj.com and a multiple award winner from The Knot, NJ Bride, Manhattan Bride and MyWeddings.com, Nanina’s in the Park has been hosting weddings for over 65 years and along with a new multi-million dollar renovation provide an experience that is second to none.

The lavishly manicured grounds and traditional architecture provide the perfect scenery for an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour. Our famous cherry gardens and Tuscan style villa will create the perfect backdrop which you must see-to-believe, and together with our exceptional cuisine and service will make your event unforgettable.

It is this combination of location, service and ambiance that set us apart. Feel free to schedule a tour to see what makes Nanina’s In the Park the best place to host your wedding or private event.

Visit our website at https://www.naninasinthepark.com/

Handling The Summer Heat At Your Wedding

Are you planning to take advantage of the gorgeous summer weather and have an outdoor wedding? With the natural light and the beautiful surroundings, your pictures will be amazing. But what about the heat? If you suspect it might be a little too toasty outdoors on your wedding day, check out these survival tips for handling the summer heat at your wedding.  

Offer Cooling Cocktails 

Why not provide the cocktails in popsicle form? Serve them in glasses before the wedding so that guests can enjoy the refreshment as they wait for the ceremony to begin. You can find recipes for popsicle flavors like vodka gummy bear, champagne-and-fruit, Bourbon and white peach, mint citrus mojito, or jalapeño mango margarita. Just be sure to have some clearly-marked virgin varieties available for any children and teens at your wedding.  

Cover the Seats 

If you have rows of chairs in the sun, they’re going to get hot, especially if they are metal or wooden chairs. Lay cloths, slipcovers, or cushions on the chairs to ensure that your guests don’t burn the backs of their legs when they sit down.  

Provide Shade 

Arrange tables or chairs in areas that are shaded by buildings or trees, rather than placing them in direct sunlight. Tents, canopies, or umbrellas are other ways to create shade for a wide open space. Talk to your wedding coordinator and setup staff about this ahead of time to ensure that plenty of shade will be available for your guests.  

Use the Wedding Favors 

To amplify the amount of shade available, you can provide individual sun umbrellas for guests that double as wedding favors. Choose umbrellas or parasols that fit with your wedding theme and colors, and customize them with the date of your wedding or a special phrase. If you’d rather not do umbrellas, why not create customized paper fans as wedding favors? Lay them on each seat so that guests can create their own breeze. It’s a cheap and practical way to keep your guests cool, and they’ll love the concept.  

Control the Sweat 

Have pity on the guys in the bridal party! Allow them to skip the full tuxes with jackets and just go with a crisp dress shirt and a vest instead. Provide anti-sweat kits for the groomsmen and bridesmaids, including deodorant samples, body wipes, and sunscreen; or stock the bathrooms at the venue with these items.  

Offer Plenty of Water 

Encourage your guests to stay hydrated by providing tables with cold ice water and glasses. For a more casual and relaxed affair, you can supply large barrels or buckets full of ice, stocked with bottles of regular bottled water or mineral water.  

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