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Bringing the outdoors in: pinecone decor inspiration

I am always looking for non-floral decor alternatives for weddings and other events. My husband and I went on a hike today in Great Falls and everywhere I turned I found inspiration for Fall decor!  My mind is now spinning with ideas for incorporating natural elements — like pinecones, greenery, branches, and acorns — into designs.

In fact, I worked on an event recently where a team of us collaborated on nature-inspired centerpieces — we filled clear vessels with pears and apples and used acorns and pinecones as filler. I can’t take credit for the design, but it looked great!

Below are a few images that are inspiring me to go out and collect all of the pinecones I can find — then I’ll be prepared for Fall decorating next year, too!

DIY pinecone wedding bouquet via Once Wed

pinecone boutonniere via Martha Stewart

Rustic pinecone monogram via Martha Stewart

pinecone escort card table via Martha Stewart

pinecone monogram via Martha Stewart

pinecone wreath via Country Living

gilded pinecone placecard via Country Living

Lindsay & John: A Colonial-inspired Wedding at River Farm

Working with Lindsay and John on their October 3, 2009 wedding at River Farm in Alexandria, Virginia was such a wonderful treat. Couples like Lindsay and John are the reason I love my job so much — madly in love, sweet and kind to one another, fun family and friends, and a desire to make their wedding day special not only for themselves but for each of their guests.

The Bride and her mother worked exceptionally hard to ensure that each guest would feel welcome. From pashminas for each of the women attending to plentiful hors d’oeuvres to special touches like chocolate-dipped strawberries to accompany the wedding cake.

The decor of the wedding was inspired by the venue — historic River Farm. Colonial-inspired touches like iron lanterns lining the walkway and hanging with garland from the top of the tent played up the history-rich setting.

Congratulations, Lindsay & John! What a beautiful wedding for a beautiful couple!

A gorgeous fall bridal bouquet

A gorgeous fall bridal bouquet

The maid of honor holds a hand-tied bouquet featuring cala lillies

The maid of honor holds a hand-tied bouquet featuring cala lillies

The feather-trimmed boutonniere echoes the feather on the bride's gown

The feather-trimmed boutonniere echoes the feather on the bride's gown

programs were tied with luxurious satin ribbon in coordinating colors

programs were tied with luxurious satin ribbon in coordinating colors

Flower girls prepare the way for the Bride

Adorable flower girls prepare the way for the Bride

The Entrance of the Bride

The Entrance of the Bride

napkins were adorned with a single orchid

napkins were adorned with a single orchid

The tent at River Farm featured brown and gold hues and was accented with lanterns and romantic florals

The tent at River Farm featured brown and gold hues and was accented with lanterns and romantic florals

Touches of gold were included in the tablescape

Touches of gold were included in the tablescape

Lindsay and John are married!

Lindsay and John are married!

The beautiful couple

The beautiful couple

Venue: River Farm
Catering: Windows Catering
Flowers: The Enchanted Florist
DJ: Aaron with Chris Laich
Photography: Amy Raab
Makeup: Victoria Stiles