Should I Plan a Fall Wedding on Long Island?
Wedding rings on a fall leaf in Long Island, NY. © Dan Wagner 2023
One of the best times of the year for wedding photos on Long Island is a fall day in October. Unlike August, the weather is comfortably cool and the colors of fall are spectacular. The photograph above of the bride and groom’s wedding rings nestled together on a burnt orange maple leaf was shot during the third week of October at the Swan Club on the Harbor in Roslyn, Long Island, NY. The bride and groom were thrilled when some fall leaves began falling during our outdoor pre-ceremony photo session.
Average Long Island Fall Temperatures and Weather Info
During the day, the average Long Island fall weather temperatures range from 68°F on October first, to 58°F by the end of October.
Dina and Bill enjoying their Long Island fall wedding at the Swan Club on the Harbor. © Dan Wagner 2023
From a wedding planning perspective, one of the nicest things about a fall wedding is the opportunity to explore a vibrant color palette. As an example, check out the photo above of Dina’s red, yellow, and orange bouquet—wow! Not to be outdone, her hubby Bill is featuring a matching burnt orange boutonniere—smashing!
Wedding invitation with fall color bouquets. © Dan Wagner 2023
7 Fun Ideas for Your Long Island Fall Wedding Flowers, Clothing, Invitations, Favors, and DJ Uplighting
Bouquets and boutonnieres in stunning oranges, yellows, and reds
Wedding invitations and save-the-date postcards featuring fall colors—also consider fall-themed postage stamps!
Creative centerpieces with pumpkins, colorful gourds, corn, candles, and fall leaves—go crazy with your imagination!
Bridesmaid dresses in fall colors with shawls in a different, but complementary fall color
Ask the DJ to program his booth and reception hall uplighting in fall colors
End of the reception wedding favors such as a wine bottle from a local vineyard with a personalized fall-themed label
Be bold, and ask your makeup artist for fall-themed makeup suggestions!
Stay tuned for more wedding photography tips and advice!
“I can’t say it enough. Dan Wagner is a GENIUS, so TALENTED, very CREATIVE and a nice person to boot! Dan was one of my favorite vendors. When DH and I initially met with him, we knew within 5 minutes that he would be our photographer. Our personalities clicked immediately. And once we saw his work, we were sold. Dan took almost 900 pictures at our wedding, and I am THRILLED with them! He had them all uploaded onto a private website 2 days after the wedding! I looked at many of the proofs from Jamaica on my HM. Some of the pictures were so beautiful that they made me cry. I am really looking forward to making my digital album with Dan. I know it will be beautiful! I would HIGHLY recommend Dan Wagner to anyone! He exceeded our expectations in every way!”
—Dina and Bill
Every Bride and Groom Deserve Beautiful Wedding Photos!
Please feel free to share your thoughts and advice about getting married on Long Island in the fall in the comment box below. Have a wonderful wedding, and many thanks for visiting my Long Island wedding photographer blog!