Nothing says fall like an apple orchard themed wedding. If you are lucky enough to live by an apple orchard, it will make the perfect backdrop to your fall nuptials. Douglas Farms on Sauvie Island in Portland hosted this beautiful red and teal "Apple of My Eye Wedding". Fall was definitely in the air amongst the beautiful apple trees.
Kick off your "apple-y ever after" by embracing the bountiful harvest of apples. Not only are apples beautiful and versatile, they are also a super affordable decorative element. Incorporate fresh apples and serve up classic fall treats like apple cider, caramel apples and apple cider donuts. What's not to love?
"Pick" Your Seat
Kick off the reception festivities by having guests "pick" an apple to find their seat. Dress a table with the textures of fall, a classic burlap paired with luxe teal velvet.
Tree cuttings, greenery and candles are all it takes to style this statement wall of apples.
On one side of the table use a Large Birch Round Centerpiece to elevate a 4" Bright Teal Cylinder Vase with a White Floating Candle. Next to this place a Galvanized Vase filled with apples and add greenery from the apple trees.
On the other side use a Large Round Wood Slice Centerpiece with a smaller 3" Bright Teal Cylinder Vase and Clear Glass Milk Bottles filled with apple cider.
Along the back of the table place the DIY Apple Crate Seating Chart. Find out how to make this unique seating chart here.
Under the Apple Tree
Have your guests take a seat under the rows of apple trees. The smell is divine!
Apples can be used as pretty seat backs on a selection of chairs or even all of them. Use Bamboo Skewers tied with Red Baker's Twine similar to a needle. Thread this through the center of the apples to hold them together. Tie this to the back of the chair and add a turquoise ribbon bow at each end.
Set the table with lush teal velvet. This rich jewel tone makes the red pop beautifully.
Make use of natural elements to create table centerpieces. A cost-effective and stunning alternative to fresh florals.
Find out how to create this DIY Apple & Birch Wedding Centerpiece here.
An Apple a Day
Bring more wood into the place setting as a contrast against the delicate edging of plates. Use Large Unfinished Wood Slices as chargers. Then layer a Vintage White Plastic Dinner Plate and Vintage White Plastic Dessert Plates with a red & white buffalo check napkin in between.
The red pairs perfectly with beautiful crisp red apples. Get edible monograms or hearts added to fresh apples at Fun to Eat Fruit. Add an apple to each place setting and under each apple, add your guests name with Alphabet Tiles for a modern yet rustic look.
Finally, add Talking Tables Party Porcelain Premium Gold Cutlery, a Clear Patterned Plastic Wine Glass and an Embossed Pint Mason Jars with Red Striped Paper Straw as a fun water glass.
Farm Fresh Favors
Use a rustic farm stand to display favors for guests and decorate with fresh apples, pumpkins and gourds from the farm.
There are so many fabulous options for favors at an apple orchard themed wedding. Provide a farmers market type selection for guests to pick from.
Send guests home with apple cider donuts in cute Square Donut Favor Boxes tied with Red Baker's Twine.
Place an apple cider kit in Chipwood Baskets lined with Small Kraft Paper Serving Liners. Add apple cider to Clear Glass Milk Bottles with Lids. Cut up a coordinating dinner napkin to create bottle tops.
Add mulling spices to DIY Mini Canvas Drawstring Bags and then add a few cinnamon sticks and apple cider caramels.
Cut the tops off Medium Kraft Paper Gift Bags and fold over the edge before filling with fresh apples. The perfect memory to take home from an apple orchard themed wedding.
Use beautiful teal vases as pops of bright color and scatter extra cinnamon sticks and caramels to style the stand.
Apple-y Ever After
The stand (or a similar stand) an also be repurposed as a cake stand. Drape the stand with a greenery garland to create a beautiful backdrop to your cake cutting pictures. Don't forget the pun!
Place the cake on a turquoise cake stand, pair it with matching 3" Bright Teal Cylinder Vases and 4" Bright Teal Cylinder Vases. Use Galvanized Vases filled with apples, apple leaves and bottles of cider as decorative accents. Red Gingham Luncheon Napkins are perfect as both an accent and for the happy couple to use during the cake cutting.
Paint a DIY Ceramic Apple red and have a calligrapher write "Apple of My Eye" on it to create a beautiful and unique cake topper.
Donut Mind If I Do!
Dessert provides an opportunity to really enjoy the tastes of fall. This DIY Caramel Apple Dipping Station has it all. Find out how to pull together this delicious station HERE.
Guests can dip fresh apples into caramel and then enjoy assorted toppings.
For an apple orchard wedding, you can even ask your venue if guests can pick the fruits. Pick the apples during cocktail hour and dip them after dinner!
Enjoy your apple orchard wedding and love each other to the core!
