6 Inspiring Party Ideas for Fall
Planning a fall party? Here, you'll find a few of our favorite autumnal entertaining ideas—beautiful invitations, gorgeous florals, sweet bites and rustic-chic decor—courtesy of Aspen, Colorado's best entertaining experts.
1. INSPIRING INVITATIONS
"Rustic, yet simple and elegant." These were the watchwords Amy Forsey used when designing the custom printed invitations for this fall fête. The owner of Express Yourself, a stationery boutique in Basalt, Colorado, paired thick off-white paper with chocolate-brown lettering that has an antique, hand-washed look. Each invitation is wrapped with twine and accented with a sprig of wheat (available seasonally at grocery stores and florists).
2. RUSTIC CHIC DECOR
Setting the scene starts with setting the table. To create a down-on-the-farm look, event planners from Bluebird Productions topped a rustic wooden buffet table with a simple woven runner and an eclectic mix of serveware, like a tin cake stand and mason jars, picked up at local thrift and antique stores. Unexpected printed pieces, like coordinating dessert cards stuck into little log rounds, framed seasonal quotes and goody bag tags “really add a personal touch to the party,” Forsey says.
2. FALL FLORALS
Natural accents add oomph to autumnal floral arrangements. Beth Gill, owner of The Aspen Branch, tucked lilies, roses, mums and berries into vases wrapped with leaves or filled with acorns and apples. Colorful gourds fill in the display. For extra ambiance, tiny gourds were turned into candle holders. To get the look, cut a shallow hole into the top and pop a tealight inside.
4. SPICED SIPS
Charming apple cups are easy to make and fun to drink from: Cut off the very top of each apple, then use a spoon to dig out the core and flesh, leaving at least a quarter-inch rim. Brush the inside of each apple with lemon juice to prevent browning. Cinnamon sticks make perfect straws—and add spice to every sip.
5. SWEET BITES
The pastry pros at the Roaring Fork Club in Basalt whipped up an enticing array of treats that look as sweet as they taste.
6. FESTIVAL FAVORS
Caramel-apple-making kits encourage guests to continue the celebration at home. The burlap sacks are filled with tart apples, caramels, popsicle sticks and cellophane bags filled with chopped nuts and sprinkles for decoration. A custom-printed tag provides the easy instructions.
MORE FALL INSPIRATION:
A Feast to Welcome Fall
A Golden Fall-Inspired Flower Arrangement
Get the Look: Fall-Inspired Floral Centerpiece
