Apples and pears are by far one of my favorite parts of fall - I love all of the varieties you can find at the farmers' market, and all the things you can do with them! For a wedding, don't limit them to edibles (though that's good too!) - use them for decorations and as inspiration for your invitations. I love them so much, I've even made a few inspiration boards based around them, here, here, and here.
{Photo credits} Top row: wrapped pear favors from Martha Stewart Weddings, apple centerpiece photo by Elizabeth Messina, apple cake from Kathryn Kenna. Middle row: candied apple photo by Whitebox Weddings, pear favor from Wedding Style Guide, apple cider from Brides. Bottom row: cinnamon apple cider from Michelle Rago, invitation photo by Mel Barlow, bags of apples from Martha Stewart Weddings
I love the idea of candy-apple favors. It might make a mess of the kitchen, but it could be a fun way to DIY.
Posted by: Courtney | September 17, 2008 at 08:02 AM
apple cider is one of my favorite fall drinks! the drinks look delicious!
Posted by: Rebecca Gomes | September 17, 2008 at 08:41 AM
Ooh... cider. Yummy! This board is making me drool. Literally. Kind of embarassing.
Posted by: DomestiGal Jen | September 17, 2008 at 09:01 AM
We are actually having apple cider at our wedding.... in 18 days!
Posted by: Jessica | September 17, 2008 at 09:41 AM
That cake loooks soooo goood!!!
Posted by: Starry-Eyed Barefoot Bride | September 17, 2008 at 10:23 AM
The apple theme is going to be incorporated in my wedding next fall. I love the idea of the place setting apples with the name tag as the leaf. Wouldn't a caramel apple dessert bar be so fun as well!
Posted by: Allison | September 17, 2008 at 10:30 AM
I had a fall apple themed wedding on a farm, check it out at www.christinehatfield.com/gallagher
Posted by: christine gallagher | September 17, 2008 at 10:31 AM
i’ve seen the top right picture of the inspiration board on martha stewart’s website and i simply adore it! I love the customized wrapping for the pears – what a cute and memorable favor!
Posted by: Jennifer Gaskin | September 17, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Aw, man, now I want a fall wedding. Alas, as a teacher, that could never work.
Posted by: Valerie | September 17, 2008 at 11:01 AM
I'm getting married in June, but I'm thinking of working green apples into my decor somehow....now if I could just get the cider....
Posted by: Loaf | September 17, 2008 at 11:01 AM
I hope to serve spiked and regular apple cider to my guests as they enter the ceremony which will be outside in late October! That should keep them warm!
Posted by: TeaWithPaloma | September 17, 2008 at 11:17 AM
I am serving both hot and cold apple cider at my wedding, with yummy cinnamon sticks on the side. I am also making my own wedding cakes which will include 20 Fresh Cinnamon Nutmeg Apple cakes! Yummm!
Posted by: Jen | September 17, 2008 at 11:51 AM
Apple cider, mmmm! How warm and comforting
Posted by: Kristen | September 17, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Pears! I definitely want to try and incorporate them into the reception.
Posted by: Nicolette | September 17, 2008 at 12:41 PM
I love the apple cider idea. Very cute!
Posted by: Abbie | September 17, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Apples, pears, and fall, oh my! Fabulous ideas and pictures. Fall gives me warm fuzzies all over - exactly why I think it is such a great source from which to draw wedding inspiration!
Posted by: Katie | September 17, 2008 at 01:17 PM
I love the idea of a caramel apple bar instead of a candy buffet or ice cream buffet. My caterer had never heard of the idea and loved it and said she hopes to work it into some of her fall weddings.
Posted by: Michelle | September 17, 2008 at 05:38 PM
I love making apple cider with my family!!
Posted by: Emma | September 17, 2008 at 08:08 PM
pears and apples are delicious
beautiful statements for a wedding
i love caramel apples, wonderful treats for adults and children.
Posted by: Marie P | September 17, 2008 at 08:10 PM
ohh, the thought of warm cider is changing my mind about fall weddings!
Posted by: lauren | September 17, 2008 at 10:04 PM
If I see one more fall inspiration board I am going to have an aneurysm! I am completely in love with them!!
For the love of god....Make.It.Stop!
(If you want to spare a poor girls heart ♥)
Posted by: Abby | September 18, 2008 at 07:39 AM
Yum! We're hoping to have spiked apple cider at our Christmas wedding.
Posted by: maryclaire | September 18, 2008 at 02:46 PM
This would be so comfy cozy feeling and also yummy!
Posted by: Mollie | September 18, 2008 at 03:02 PM
that apple cider looks so yummy!!
Posted by: Erin | September 18, 2008 at 03:09 PM
I have been trying to figure out how to display our pears (favors). This has provided some great ideas! Thanks. :)
Posted by: Rose | September 18, 2008 at 05:24 PM