If you’re getting married in the fall, you’ll likely want to decorate your wedding with rustic fall colors.
And we’re here to help you!
If you ask us, fall is absolutely the best time to plan to tie the knot.
Beautiful weather, great food, we could really go on all day about why a fall wedding is a pretty good decision all around.
Plus, with all the fall foliage, Vermont will be especially gorgeous.
And again, because of the beautiful weather, fall is the ideal time to have the rustic wedding of your dreams
Now, where shall you begin this planning process?
We know that wedding planning seems incredibly daunting, but we think it’s a good idea to focus on one small task at a time.
Because before you know it, you’re done!
So today, let’s focus on your wedding colors.
How will you decorate?
What sorts of shades and hues look good in the fall weather?
How will you narrow your list down to a perfect set of rustic fall wedding colors?
We’ve got you!
Here are 13 rustic fall colors for your Vermont wedding.
Rustic Fall Wedding Colors: Warm Colors
You shouldn’t be surprised at the abundance of warm colors on this list.
After all, the fall season is famous for the reds, yellows, and oranges of the changing leaves.
(And since you’re having a fall wedding in Vermont, surely you must know this!)
Here are some rustic fall wedding colors in the warm color family to start getting your wheels turning.
Cranberry Red
We have a vision for your fall wedding, and it involves this beautiful, saturated red.
Cranberries are totally in season, and it’ll blend in perfectly with your surroundings.
This rich shade pairs beautifully with other eye-catching shades like black, but it also looks stunning with white or cream.
And if you’re looking for that more subtle pop of color, then we suggest adding cranberry details into a ribbon in your hair or a handkerchief in your suit pocket.
Pumpkin Orange
And now, for a truly appropriate seasonal favorite!
A nature-inspired pick, pumpkin orange will make everything feel that much more cozy and festive.
(And if you’re serving pumpkin pie for dessert, it’ll help your guests work up their appetites too!)
If you’re looking for other colors to incorporate here, pumpkin orange looks lovely combined with neutrals like white or cream.
Burgundy
When it comes to rustic fall wedding colors (or the fall color palette in general), burgundy is without a doubt one of the most popular options.
You can make a lot of bold choices with burgundy by incorporating it into the wardrobe for your wedding party or as a part of your wedding bouquet.
But if you’d rather not have burgundy be the main star of the show, it also looks beautiful paired with peachy shades.
Marigold Yellow
If you want to make a bright, eye-catching statement in your color palette, then definitely go with marigold yellow.
This yellow-orange is the perfect warm shade to throw into the mix.
You might think that such a strong color would be difficult to combine with other colors, but we couldn’t disagree more.
You can always mix it with some neutrals, and if you’re feeling bold, maybe even a green.
Terracotta
Most commonly used in boho summer weddings, terracotta would also make an absolutely stunning addition to your fall wedding color palette.
The warm, earthy tones will look especially nice during a fall wedding outdoors, perhaps even a wedding at sunset should the weather permit it.
A beautiful mix between orange, red, and pink, terracotta pairs great with other warm colors.
Taupe
We’ve been talking a lot about some pretty bold colors, so let’s bring in a more neutral, but just as gorgeous color, for your color palette.
This grey-brown color pairs well with practically any color you can think of; if anything, it will make the bolder colors pop even more.
Taupe paired with rich purples and lighter greys makes for an especially luxurious-looking color scheme.
Copper
Up next, a metallic pick!
Copper is a popular option for wedding palettes all year long, but the natural hues of the fall season really make copper sparkle.
Copper really spruces up a table setting; for example. a copper vase will make your flower centerpieces look extra fresh.
It also looks beautiful with the cranberry we talked about earlier.
Dusty Rose
Like copper, you really can’t go wrong with a dusty rose.
Because frankly, it’s a color that looks beautiful during any season, so rest assured you can use it for your wall wedding!
But if you don’t want your entire wedding to be pink, that’s totally fine. We know that’s not for everybody.
Instead, opt in for some little details like dusty rose napkins or menus.
Cinnamon
We’ve talked about pumpkin, and we’ve talked about caramel.
The last “food themed” color we think would make a great addition to your palette is cinnamon!
The scent and the taste really bring you into the season, and the burnt orange-brown shade really just feels so autumnal.
For the quintessential fall palette, pair cinnamon with a deep burgundy.
Rustic Fall Wedding Colors: Cool Colors
Just because warm colors dominate the rustic fall wedding palette doesn’t mean you can’t incorporate your greens, blues, and purples!
These shades will make for some great additions to your wedding colors.
And feel free to mix and match them with some of the warmer hues we highlighted above.
Cornflower Blue
People usually associate the color blue with color palettes for the warmer seasons, but we assure you, this shade of blue will surely catch your guests’ eye.
Cornflower blue is a medium to light blue, a little like the color of your favorite fall denim jacket or jeans.
It looks especially if used for your table linens, though cornflower blue is a pretty versatile color too.
Try it with green or yellow for a bold combination.
Forest Green
Now this is a color that will immerse you and your guests in your natural surroundings!
Is there any color more perfect for a rustic setting than a forest green?
This lush green is a particularly gorgeous color if you’re getting married outdoors and contrasts beautifully with woody tones.
And for a fun color contrast, we recommend pairing it with the marigold yellow we mentioned earlier.
Emerald Green
If you want a green that’s a little deeper than forest, then we’ve got you.
Emerald is luxurious and bold without being too overwhelming, and you might not be surprised to find out it’s one of the most popular colors of the fall wedding season.
No matter how you incorporate emerald into your color palette, it’s sure to stand out, but we think it looks especially striking paired with white and gold.
Plum
Unless you’re going all out and having a Halloween-themed fall wedding (which we don’t discourage!!!), it can be a little bit tricky to incorporate purple into more subtle fall color palettes.
But fear not, purple lovers, because plum is an absolutely beautiful fall shade!
Plum looks extra gorgeous paired with shades of forest green, so that the richness of both colors can balance out.
Our Final Thoughts
Here you have our list of rustic fall wedding colors!
Though we sincerely believe your wedding is going to come out beautiful no matter what, we sincerely hope our suggestions helped get your wheels turning.
If you want more of our suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact the kind, seasoned professionals here at Round Barn
We’re experts on all things Vermont, and we’d love to help you make your fall Vermont wedding as memorable and as perfect as possible.
