Madisyn and her bridal party in the field at Gateley Hill Gardens
Real Weddings · Dardanelle, Arkansas

Madisyn & Sam, in burgundy and green

Deep fall color, a black-tie party, and the first golden light of September.
Photo: Lydia Sears Photography

If blue and white is the classic, burgundy and green is the drama. Madisyn and Sam chose a rich, moody fall palette for their September wedding, deep burgundy florals, black-tie bridesmaids, jewel tones against the white chapel, and it was absolutely stunning.

There is something about burgundy and green in early fall. It feels warm and grounded, a little romantic, a little bold, exactly like the season it was born in.

Madisyn entering the chapel with her burgundy bouquet at Gateley Hill Gardens
Sam in his black tux in the field at Gateley Hill Gardens

Madisyn's deep burgundy bouquet, and Sam looking sharp in black.

Jewel tones against a white chapel

Here is the thing about a white stucco chapel: it is the perfect backdrop for a bold palette. Against all that clean white, Madisyn's burgundy florals and her bridesmaids' black dresses looked striking. The deeper the color, the more the chapel made it pop.

Madisyn and her bridesmaids in black with jewel-tone bouquets at the chapel at Gateley Hill Gardens

Black dresses, jewel-tone bouquets, and the white chapel behind them.

Early fall on the grounds

September at the foot of Mt. Nebo is one of our favorite times of year. The light turns warm and golden, the evenings cool off just enough, and the whole property takes on that settled, end-of-summer glow. Madisyn and her bridal party caught it perfectly out in the field, and the day carried right into a relaxed celebration on the grounds, lawn games and all.

Choosing a bold palette

If you love color, do not be afraid of it. A rich palette like burgundy and green reads as elegant, not loud, especially against the clean lines of the chapel. Madisyn and Sam went bold and warm, and their fall wedding was all the more memorable for it.

Dreaming of a fall wedding of your own? Come see the grounds in September light and we will help you picture it.

Questions we get all the time

Is a burgundy and green palette good for a fall wedding?
Yes. Burgundy and green is one of the most popular fall palettes for good reason, it feels warm and seasonal, and it looks striking against our white stucco chapel, as it did for Madisyn and Sam's September wedding.
What is early fall like at Gateley Hill Gardens?
September at the foot of Mt. Nebo brings warm golden light and cooler evenings, with the whole property taking on an end-of-summer glow. It is one of our most beautiful times of year.
Who photographed Madisyn and Sam's wedding?
Their photos were taken by Lydia Sears Photography.
Dreaming of your own day? We would love to show you the chapel and the grounds. Check your date and we will be in touch within a day or two.

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