Reader Request: An Autumn Apple Wedding

One of our readers, Charlene, is planning a wedding in November of this year. As a little girl, Charlene's favorite story was Johnny Appleseed, and her mother used to joke that she would someday marry a John of her own. Well, it just so happens that she IS marrying a John, and they are planning an apple-themed wedding to honor this cute connection of past and present.

Congratulations Charlene & John, here's an inspiration board to assist you in the planning of your event:

• Select a variety of red magenta and orange roses for your bouquets including the perfect moment tea rose -- The Knot

• For favors, present each guest with a candied or caramel apple -- Country Living
  

• Serve mulled cider garnished with a cinnamon stick as your signature cocktail at the reception -- NY Times

• Dress your bridesmaids in rich, espresso hued floor-length gowns with mocha ribbon accents, like these from Alfred Angelo -- Things Festive

• For your centerpieces, fill hurricane vases with gala apples and layer thick espresso and spice colored ribbons on the outside rim -- The Knot

• Send guests this lovely espresso brown folder invitation accented by a spice colored ribbon -- FineStationery.com

• Instead of traditional wedding cake, opt for an apple spice cake -- Brides.com

• Notice how lovely the spice colored bouquets look against a regal espresso brown gown -- The Knot

• Dress the tables in espresso brown linens -- The Knot

• Line your place cards with rows of gala apples for a pretty effect -- The Knot