We hope you’re ready for turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie because Thanksgiving has officially arrived!

This is a very exciting time of year. Not only is it a long weekend packed full of sweet treats and savory eats, but it is also what most people would consider to be the kick-off of the holiday season.

While we here at Lily & Lime are as excited as everyone else for all the festivities that are just around the corner, we think it’s important to take a moment to slow down and consider what today is really about.

Following are some lovely words we’ve collected for you to enjoy on this day of giving thanks… Along with some beautifully captured moments from our very own Lily & Lime wedding photographers!

Thanksgiving. It’s the same every year … Turkey. Stuffing. Mashed potatoes and gravy. Pumpkin pie. Green bean casserole.  And most people like it that way.

It can also be an ideal time for fall weddings as the family is already gathered. (Our Lily & Lime photographers love fall weddings!)

Whether it’s nuptials or just the fourth Thursday of November, we’ve got recipes that take the same ol’, same ol’ out of Thanksgiving without offending those loved ones attached to the tried and true. Check these out!

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!

While many opt to have their wedding during the summer months, we think weddings in the autumn and winter months can be equally beautiful. They just require a few more accessories to keep warm outside! Thankfully, chilly weather wedding accessories are some of the cutest out there. Take a look at some of our favorites that have been captured by our Lily & Lime wedding photographers!

When planning for your Lily & Lime fall engagement session, it could be a bit of trouble trying to decide what to wear, especially with the weather jumping anywhere from low 40s to low 80s. No worries, we have just the right picks to keep you and your spouse-to-be looking stylish and chic for your autumn engagement photography. 

If you’ve started planning your wedding, you’re probably still getting used to the shockingly high price tags that you can expect with most of the elements involved in creating your dream wedding. It’s only natural that you’ll start looking for places to cut corners, and one of the common places to do so is with the photography. However, before you start booking your best friend’s cousin to take your wedding photos, here are a few things that you might want to consider first.