Tips for Planning a Fall Wedding

Although I hate to admit it, fall is right around the corner. Soon the trees will be turning from green to a gorgeous array of red and golds, the weather will cool and the pumpkins will start to ripen. While I am totally sad to say goodbye to summer, fall does offer a spectacular time of the year to get married. If you are getting married or are thinking about getting married in the fall read on to learn about how to make the most of what mother nature has to offer during this time of year. 

Color Choices: 

You are planning your event during one of the most colorful times of year for nature. However, don't feel like you need to stick only to the "autumn" colors of brown, orange and red. Open your wedding pallet up to rich hues such as plum, navy, aubergine, or a dark ivory and compliment what mother nature already has to offer. If your set on using a fall hue such as orange or brown, try highlighting them with a fresh pop of color such as charcoal grey spiked with a blush pink or tangerine. 

Your Gown: 

Who says short wedding dresses are just for summer? This year, the knee length dress is in style for fall. With the trends pointing towards all things vintage, search out a dress that either has invisible neckline or tons of lace. Better yet. . find a deep ivory dress and pair it with a knock out, color spiked shoe. Worried about being too cold? Love will warm you. :)

Go Green for Your Wedding

Now, being born and raised in Michigan, when someone says "Go Green" two things come to mind. The first being Michigan State and the second being eco-friendly living. And if you are a Michigan State Grad you already know that these two go hand in hand. Michigan state has implemented a campus wide sustainability campaign that helps them to reduce their carbon footprint and also helps to replenish the natural environment around them. Did you know that you too can reduce the carbon footprint you leave when planning for your wedding? You can, and it's easier than you think!

We Believe in Hero's

Here at The Burlap Runner and Special Occasions East we believe in community enrichment, we believe in giving back and most of all we believe in hero's. Being a hero is more than just calling yourself one. It is about looking out for those around us, stepping up and helping out when you're needed and finding ways to come together as a whole to better the circumstances in which we all live. This is why The Burlap Runner and Special Occasions has opted to join in a giveaway to help promote the Hero Round Table conference that is being held in our nearby city of Swartz Creek, MI this coming November. 

We Want You!

The Burlap Runner is looking for Michigan couples who want to see their weddings featured on our blog!

Did you pull off the best wedding ever? Was your theme second to none? Did you DIY your event? Send us your pics and story for the chance to show it off to the world. We are all watching and waiting.  

Top 10 Color Mistakes You Don't Want to Make

It was probably the first thing you did when you started planning your event, but choosing the right colors can be the most critical point of planning. Be careful not to make these top ten color mistakes!

1. Don't choose too many colors. - I know, I know. . you started off wanting a pink wedding, then the purples were pretty and the blues. . oh the blues. . trust me, as someone who also loves color I feel your pain. However, when planning an event it is best to choose one or two main colors and add one (possibly two) more as an accent, but be sure that they all coordinate together. Unless you are having a rainbow themed wedding, keep it simple. Too many colors will confuse your guests.

2. Pick and theme and stick with it. - Whether you have decided to go with vintage, classic or modern stick with it. Choose your colors appropriately. Hot pink and lime green are not going to fit into your classic theme.