Autumn lends itself to fairytale atmospheres, which can be magical for weddings and a lot of fun

For wedding officiants, fall is often a less busy time of year. However, for those ordained in the Universal Life Church, autumn may be the perfect time to perform a wedding. As the heat of summer gives way to cooler autumn breezes, thoughts of bountiful harvests and holiday haunting fill the air. As leaves change and fall, many outdoor sanctuaries begin to take on a fairytale feel. What better time to hold a fairytale wedding ceremony?

Every bride has dreamed about her wedding day from childhood. Perhaps she fantasized of being swept away in a pumpkin carriage like Cinderella. Perhaps the story of Snow White captured her attention and still moves her today. Maybe stories from the Black Forest such as that of Little Red Riding Hood inspire her imagination. Autumn is the ideal time to take such childhood fantasies and turn them into a bride’s dream wedding ceremony.

Many fairytales feature settings from the wild Black Forest, and autumn decorations can bring a touch of haunted romance to any wedding. Colored leaves, gnarled trees and dippy candles set the stage. Often outdoor sanctuaries and other wedding venues are less expensive to rent during the fall, leaving the couple more money to spend on executing a tasteful theme wedding.

Gorgeous apples and pumpkins are generally available in large, inexpensive quantities this time of year. A Snow White theme can be easily carried out through an entire reception with use of apple cider, candied apples and more. Add a few antique mirrors from the flea market to decorate the room, and a bride’s fairytale fantasy will be complete.

The words of a ceremony are as important to many brides and grooms as the decorations. When a wedding officiant from the Universal Life Church performs a wedding, he or she can work with the bride and groom to incorporate exactly what they wish to share with each other and their guests into the marriage vows. Performing a wedding in this manner lends maximum creative license to the couple, helping them to experience their special day in their own special way.

Whether a couple wishes to incorporate some ancient pagan rites into their fairytale wedding or would like to write a unique ceremony to reflect the uniqueness of their relationship, a wedding officiant from the Universal Life Church has the latitude to accommodate the couples wishes, unlike clergy from many other organizations. For uniquely creative individuals, the opportunity to have a wedding in autumn leads to dreams come true, just like in the fairytales.