1. Backyard Weddings.  Smaller size guest list, more intimate settings.  These weddings may be small in size but not in decorative, themed details.

2. Butter cream is making a comeback.  Fondant is falling behind as cake designers are finding tools to allow butter cream to look as smooth as fondant on wedding cakes.

3. Destination Weddings.  Some bridal couples are choosing romantic islands for their nuptials, others are choosing destination that are within driving distance of their hometown.  Destination that are weekend getaways for your guests and romantic locations to tie the knot.

4.  Favors are coming back.  Look out for some really unique, beautiful favors this year.

5.  Color, color, color!  Brides will be overwhelmed with the gorgeous color palette of 2010.

I know there are lots of wedding favors out there, but I have to say that these are my pick for fall weddings.  These jumbo wedding candy apples are perfect for any fall wedding.  The candy apples are decorated in Belgium chocolate to resemble a bride’s dress and a groom’s tux.

Check out Amy’s Candy Kitchen to learn more about how to order these adorable candy apples for your wedding reception.

Masquerade Ball is a great way to incorporate a Halloween theme, without going all out.  You can have masks given out to all your guests to wear upon arrival.  After the celebration, the guests can bring the masks home as their wedding favors.  The color scheme can be endless.  You can have it as colorful or as tame as you want.  The beautiful curves and designs of the masks make this theme so elegant and romantic.  I love this idea.  What do you think?

1. Serve pumpkin soup in a carved out pumpkins.

2. You can use pumpkins as your centrepieces why having an assortment of different sizes at the centre of your table, or using a pumpkin as a vase for flowers.

3. Have an image of the two of you imposed onto a pumpkin.

4. Give pumpkin shaped cookies or candy as your wedding favor.

5. Use a mini pumpkin as the table number holder, or for each guest as their place holder.