Bridal Colors

• Deep, rich colors signify both fall and rustic tones. Think red delicious apples, dark green leaves, light green and brown pears, golden yellow vegetables and pale yellow wheat and hues of orange ranging from changing oak leaves to bold autumn pumpkins and squashes. To add depth, variety and a touch of elegance to your country and fall inspired color scheme, mix in vibrant or powerful accents such as gold, bright pink and purple.
  
  

Flowers

• Flowers are a country staple, and though you can’t go wrong with any floral selection for a September country wedding, some are more appropriate than others. Classic long stemmed, red roses, for example, would better suit a vintage black and white wedding, while wildflower bouquets complement country weddings year round. For a September country wedding, stick with seasonal, late summer and early fall blooms such as dahlias, aster, chrysanthemums, marigolds and hydrangeas. Add an elegant, warm, yet rustic feel to centerpieces and bouquets with berry sprigs and velvet ribbon.
  
  

Wedding Cake

• Although classic wedding cake styles add sophistication and elegance to any wedding, a less formal cake with warm, rustic elements will give a true country feel to September weddings. Capture the comforting, at-home feel of country life with cakes inspired by farm-fresh favorites such as strawberry shortcake, pound cake and fruit tarts. Incorporate the weave patterns and checkered designs of country baskets into your cake design or draw upon rustic autumn shapes such as leaves, fruits and swirling patterns for cake decoration ideas.
  
  

Other Touches

• Aside from your wedding colors, flower and cake selections, you can bring a fall country wedding to life in the smaller details of your wedding design. Table decor should include rustic, autumn items such as small bowls or baskets of fresh autumn fruits and beeswax candles. Decorate walls and dance areas with wheat, which symbolizes harvest and good luck, along with country-inspired calico designs. For favors, place a small gift, muffins or a handful or fresh berries inside a wooden basket with a hand-written note attached to capture the essence of the simple, organic bounty of the autumn countryside.