12 Breathtaking Ways to Decorate With Pumpkins at Your Fall Wedding

Updated on 10/26/2016 at 8:05 AM

Fall is such a wonderfully striking time for a wedding. From the inspiring transformation of leaves into crisper hues all the way to the overall sentiment of comfort and coziness, it is just the right backdrop for a celebration. But finding the best decor accents for autumn nuptials can sometimes prove to be a bit of a challenge. It may be tempting to invest in a series of expensive elements, but there is a much more cost-effective, and not to mention delightfully rustic, option available: pumpkins! While typically associated to Halloween, pumpkins are in fact a unique and multifaceted decor element perfect for Fall unions. Read on to learn just how many ways you can creatively incorporate this Fall staple into your big day.

Photo Props

Add some extra rustic swagger to your big day with a pumpkin display. Choose an all-white motif or even incorporate an array of colors to create a one-of-a-kind wedding photo prop.

Centerpieces

Save on flowers by decking out all of your tabletops with elegant pumpkin centerpieces. It's the perfect focal point on a seasonal tablescape.

Rustic Ring Holders

No need to purchase ring holders when you have mini pumpkins on hand! And not only are they a functional option, but they also make for an adorable photo op.

Pumpkin Patch With Monogram

Show off your new monogram with a personalized pumpkin patch welcoming guests to your Autumn ceremony.

Mini Pumpkin Table Runner

Scattered mini pumpkins with unique green and white markings are the perfect vessel for displaying a punch of color on your big day. Trail them down your table, creating different levels by mixing up pumpkin sizes and shapes and placing some on pedestals.

Pumpkin Vase

Display an array of Fall stems in a stunning faux-pumpkin vase with this DIY tutorial. Perfectly suited for a centerpiece, or just for some additional floral decor placed throughout your venue.

Signage Accents

Including pumpkins alongside smaller details like wedding day signage will add an extra dash of Fall flair as your guests make their way to your ceremony and reception.

Painted Pumpkins

Enjoy an afternoon of wedding crafting with this engaging DIY. Simply paint an assortment of pumpkins (and gourds, too!) to mach your wedding colors and incorporate them into your menu display, or even alongside your guestbook.

Wedding Cake Toppers

Nothing will make your event feel like Fall faster than festive mini pumpkins situated on top of a delicious wedding cake.

DIY Gold Leaf Pumpkins

Soft green eucalyptus plays beautifully off of elegant white and gold mini pumpkins. Add understated glamour to your wedding-white pumpkins with this luxe DIY tutorial.

DIY Succulent Vases

The combination of pumpkins and succulents together just radiates feelings of Fall, and guests will be sure to comment on just how precious they are!

Pumpkin Votives

Light up the night with adorable Fall pumpkin votives with this simple DIY project.