Pumpkin orange. Harvest gold. Sunshine yellow.

The names practically exude the warmth of these fall colors!

And yet, when it comes to wedding colors, these beauties often get short shrift -- passed over in favor of more “traditional” palettes. Pastels, reds and metallics. Too bad.

Our wedding photographers here at Lily & Lime have seen the colors of fall turn ordinary into extraordinary with the burst of unexpected color they provide.

The trick is not allowing color to overwhelm. We like to think of it like this … if your wedding is the main meal, let vibrant oranges and yellows be your garnish.

We’ll show you how. Following are our tips for making the most of autumn wedding colors.

Autumn.

There’s a chill in the air. Bridesmaids are sporting long sleeves and wraps. While groomsmen trade pastel bowties and cumberbunds for deeper, richer hues. Fall foliage graces celebration tables. And menus turn from salads to soups.

Don’t stop now. Why not take the season full circle with fall cocktails and mocktails?

We love apple cider as a base. It’s flexible -- playing well with a variety of flavors and mixers. And its fresh, crisp notes are equally delicious hot or cold, with or without alcohol.

We found plenty of beverage inspiration online. Following are some of our favorite autumn wedding beverages. Perfect for a signature cocktail (or cocktails).

Congratulations, you're engaged! Now what?

Our guess is that you've got a million things on your mind all at once, so allow us to give you some advice about something very important that you will be doing soon... Taking engagement photos! All you have to do is keep reading for some helpful tips, and your Lily & Lime engagement photographer will take care of the rest.

As summer turns to fall, our palates transition from juicy berries to crisp apples and pears, intuitively knowing what is seasonal and what is best.

The same is true for flowers.

While spring and summer might seem to lend more floral possibilities, the coming months provide an opportunity to play dark against light and create your own bridal style. Think roses, peonies, and orchids. Calla lilies, stargazers and Gerbera daisies fill in for your autumn wedding flowers. Thanks to our talented Lily & Lime wedding photographers, we have some great examples to show you!

“Let them eat cake.”

Marie Antoinette ostensibly coined the phrase in 1789. And while it had more to do with politics than wedding parties… The words stuck. And cake is the nuptial dessert most of us have come to expect.

But what if cake is not your cup of tea, er… Plate of pastry? Thankfully there are lots of creative wedding dessert alternatives, treats so tasty your guests might just forget about cake. Have a look at some dessert options that our Lily & Lime wedding photographers have captured!