Wheat isn’t just for eatin’. It makes for lovely wedding decorations. Here are some wheat wedding ideas that are perfect for an autumn wedding:

Wouldn’t these be perfect for an autumn wedding shower – or as wedding decor? Check out Martha Stewart for instructions on how to make pom poms. (Note: the photo above is a picture of a Martha Stewart Kit that can be purchased. You can make these yourself buy using the instructions.)Save

I have a favourite artist on Etsy. His name is Philip Kirk. I’ve bought several of his originals including this one:

This one:

This one:

 Philip combines a super-charged imagination with stellar technical skills. His originals are way underpriced.

Then there is Helene Lacelle – a fellow Ontarian, and my favourite eBay artist. I love her whimsical style. I can’t wait to get my hands on one of her originals – which I might add are also way underpriced.

Through their art, both Helene and Philip really speak to the child in me. When I look at their work my heart feels childlike joy.

What does this have to do with weddings?

You might have a favorite artist but never thought to approach him or her about creating your wedding stationery. S/he might not market herself/himself as someone who creates wedding stationery, but given the chance, s/he might be thrilled to tackle a new and exciting project. And think of the one-of-a kind results!

Original art also makes a pretty sweet wedding gift!

Do you have any favorite artists who sell online? If so, please comment!

Kelly and Jeff were married in November, 2008 at Old Bahama Bay Resort on Grand Bahama Island surrounded by 50 guests! Following the ceremony they had a sit down dinner and dancing by the resort’s pool and the night ended with a late-night bonfire on the beach. Photos by Kara Pennington Photography

Do you love the sound of autumn leaves crunching beneath your feet? What about the sight of sugar maples blushing bright crimson under a blue sky? Or the smell of a forest when its floor is covered in layers of fallen leaves?

There’s no better time of year to get married than the fall.

Autumn theme weddings are popular with couples that love this time of year.

Here are some ideas for creating an autumn theme wedding:

Stationery – Leaves are a lovely motif for autumn weddings. You can use them on your invitations and name cards. Photo: Wedding Paper Divas

Flowers/Centerpieces/Décor – For centerpieces, use leaves along with Indian corn, gourds, squash, bittersweet and small pumpkins or simply use fall flowers, such as mums and hydrangeas and place them in baskets. Photo: Romantic Home

Colors – Have attendants wear fall colors, such as wine, navy, rust orange, or brown and use the colors in your decor. Photo: Michael Serventi

Food – Serve harvest foods such as butternut squash soup, turkey with stuffing and pumpkin pie. Offer food stations with an autumn theme. Photo: La Tartine Gourmande

Favors – For favors, give guests cinnamon and apple scented potpourri, small bottles of maple syrup or maple sugar. Or make some maple flavored sea glass candy!

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