Reasons to fall for an autumn wedding

Autumn is a magical time! Golden light, crisp air and delicious seasonal food ensure it’s a wonderful time of the year to say your “I dos”. But, if you still aren’t convinced, we’ve rounded up tones of great reasons to fall for an autumn wedding.

The season’s sunsets

The lighting of autumn is simply stunning and this is especially true when the sun is setting. If you’re a couple on the quest for picture perfect photos with a stunning backdrop, the glowing golden light at sunset is just what you need to take your wedding photography to the next level.

Fantastic food

For foodies, it doesn’t get much better than autumn’s harvest. As well as incredible foods coming in season, the range of flavours offers a sensory overload. Cinnamon, apples, pumpkin, squash and nutmeg are just a few of the highlights, which can be easily incorporated into your dishes, and even your selection of drinks on offer.

Move over pastels

Autumn’s colour palette turns its back on spring and summer’s pretty pastels in favour of darker hues, and we love it. The best thing about the abundance of deep colours, is that they perfectly offset sequins and sparkle. From maroon to burgundy, bring them to life with a little metallic detailing. Check out our array of tablecloths and runners to give your wedding colour scheme another dimension!

Incorporate nature

There’s no denying that autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons, given its changing colour palette. These elements can easily be added to your wedding décor. Dried leaves, greenery or even pumpkins make a welcome and unexpected addition to your décor, proving a cute and classy way to get guests talking.

Everyone is available

Autumn is the perfect time to catch people in-between summer’s shenanigans, and before they jet off on a winter break. Hosting an autumnal wedding means you can expect more guests to attend. Plus, your favourite suppliers are more likely to be available, after the chaos of wedding season.

You know what to expect with the weather

Many brides who wed during the summer do so with hope of sunshine on their day. And most of the time, they’re let down. So if weather isn’t a high priority for you, autumn is perfect. Expect weather to be chillier and dress accordingly, choosing a dress with long sleeves or a luxe faux fur wrap for nipping outdoors.

The PERFECT time for your honeymoon

Embrace the smug feeling of jetting off to warmer climes when everyone else is back at work and braving the cold. Plus, flights and accommodation are generally cheaper at this time of year so it’s the perfect time for some fun in the sun. Win-win!

Romantic finishing touches

There’s something undeniably romantic about autumn, which is what we love about it! Incorporate the hygge trend into your wedding day and treat guests to coziness through your choice of candlelight and soft furnishings for an unexpected twist.

Our selection of tablecloths and runners can easily bring your autumnal wedding to life. Available to hire or purchase on our website here.

7 autumn wedding trends to swoon over this season

There's something undeniably chic about an autumn wedding. Low lighting, an abundance of warm colours and the flicker of candles combine to ensure it's a romantic affair. If you've chosen this season to say your "I dos", here are the top trends sure to make guests swoon this season.

Dreamy dresses

This season, Olivia Palermo becomes the ultimate style #inspo. Her iconic wedding day choice of a two piece tulle skirt with cashmere jumper offers brides the chance to bridge the gap between style and comfort. Long sleeves are favoured by brides for fall, while the addition of faux fur or feathers offers a stylish, yet practical finish, perfect for those outdoor photos. And should budget permit, opt for a second dress, perfect for dancing the night away in. Alternatively, look to a single dress, which offers a second look, thanks to the simple removal of sleeves or neckline.

Gothic influences

If you're a bride who loves a theme, look no further than gothic influences. Whether you want to go all out and fully embrace Halloween, or nod to the darkest of eras, your finishing touches will convey your theme. At Magpie Linens, our choice is always chic. Go all out with our black sequin tablecloths, paired perfectly with pops of white or orange to embrace the holiday's most popular hues. Alternatively, for a more subtle take on the trend, our monochrome striped satin cloths are a popular choice this season.

Dark and stormy

And the season's embrace of the dark side doesn't end there. Bridesmaids are getting the gothic treatment too, with colour palettes veering towards the dark side of purple - so dark its almost black. If you don't do things by halves, elevate the look by teaming with metallics for a touch of luxe that can do no wrong. Vamp it up with metallic accessories and accents in your bouquets to make the colour pop.

Sparkle, shimmer and shine

With the autumn season all about low lighting, sequins are the perfect way to add a touch of sparkle. Amp things up with romantic candlelight galore and watch as those sequins capture the light in your reception room. Unsurprisingly, this look is close to our hearts and with an array of styles when it comes to sequin tablecloths and runners, effortlessly bring your sparkly wedding day vision to life, thanks to Magpie Lines. Check out our full collection available to buy or hire here.

Naked cakes

When it comes to cakes, we know a thing or two. Our sequin table cloths are a popular choice to showcase your wedding cake and this season we've noticed a spark in the naked cake trend. Although cakes are laid bare, they're never boring! The key here is to dress them up in style. It's all about laser cut cake toppers, dramatic floral displays and fabulous fruit to elevate the look.

The sky's the limit

For your reception room, it's definitely a case of the bigger the better. Table centre pieces are reaching new heights, which works especially well for smaller reception rooms. If you're limited by space, build up to add drama. It's all about tall candles, OTT centrepieces and elaborate candelabras to add a unique twist. And of course, finish those tables off with sequin tablecloths and runners to bring your room to life.

Food to fall for

Eat, drink and be merry is the ethos of the season, with more and more couples turning their attention to their choice of food. Guests are given the wow factor with a variety of new culinary creations, with food and drink stations serving as a focal point in the reception room. Whether it's create your own cocktails or entire tables devoted to desserts, anything goes this season.

To add a stylish twist to your wedding day, check out our collection of sequin tablecloths and runners, available to purchase or hire here.

Bride Interview: "Finding The Perfect Sequin Table Cloths For My Wedding

Photography by Tiree Dawson Photography

Holly & James Housby were married on the 22nd April 2017, in their local church in Cumbria where they live. The stunning New House Farm Barn in Lorton was the perfect setting for their gorgeous wedding reception. Holly contacted Magpie Linens ahead of her wedding day on a mission to find champagne sequin table cloths. Here, she shares details of her wedding and how we helped bring her wedding day vision to Holly, how did you find the wedding planning experience?

Holly, how did you find the wedding planning experience?

I had a two year long engagement so I had loads of time to get things sorted. I got all the major stuff like the venue and photographer secured straight away and then all the little details came at the end. I loved planning my wedding. The whole day just emulated myself and James - the day was very 'us'.

The only thing I'd say is that if you do it all yourself, then it's almost like when you make Christmas dinner for everyone and you can't fully enjoy it as you've already sweated over the hot stove. You love seeing everyone else eat it and enjoy it, but you've lost your taste buds a little. So my advice is try (even if you're a control freak like me) to give people jobs and share the planning. It's ok to leave a few things to others, then you can have surprises for yourself on the day.

Did you have a theme in mind for your wedding day?

No, not at all. We just fell in love with the venue. It's an old rustic barn, full of character and surrounded by nothing but the Lake District mountains. It was a very down-to-earth venue but filled with natural charm. So initially I thought a bohemian, relaxed, barn wedding, BUT I then found my dress which was a Sottero Midgley fishtail, dripping in crystals, pearls and baroque lace... not exactly 'relaxed barn'! However, it was then our theme was born... rustic glamour. All the finer things like a beautiful Rolls Royce Phantom, glamorous dress, Austin Roses, of course our champagne sequin table cloths, with mercury accessories and extravagant candelabras - but all of which had a rustic twist such as the bare stone barn walls, chivalry chairs and eucalyptus leaves.

Tell us what Magpie Linens finishing touches you incorporated into your wedding day.

I ordered the stunning champagne sequin table cloths form Magpie Linens and they 100% made the barn! Had we not had these then the barn would have looked too rustic, but as you walked into the reception and the tablecloths were dripping to the floor on all the tables, including the cake table, munchie bar and top table - it just looked so unbelievably stunning and opulent. They were a decoration in themselves, and they are the one thing that everyone commented on. Had we just had the standard ivory tablecloths, it definitely would't have been the same. They were just so gorgeous and twinkled as we walked in as man and wife.

How did you find the service?

Amazing and so simple. And also extremely cost effective. In all honestly I'd looked at other suppliers who were triple the price and I was a little worried as to whether the quality was going to be as good - and YES it was! The quality is amazing and the service is so simple. Just order what you need, they arrive at your chosen address, then send them back and receive your deposit back. It couldn't have been any easier.

What advice would you offer anyone currently planning their wedding? 

Try not to overthink things too much. I for worried about pleasing everyone and you just can't! Just do what will make it special for you and your future husband and everyone will have an amazing day as it'll be your day - the way it's meant to be.




Congratulations Mr & Mrs Housby. It was a pleasure to help you bring your wedding day vision to life!