Falling leaves, crisp air, candles and comfort food… It’s safe to say that autumn is an absolutely breathtaking season here in Cheshire, which makes it a perfect time to get married.
For couples dreaming of a romantic wedding that captures the essence of autumn, a rustic wedding barn is the ideal setting. At Larkspur Lodge, our Cheshire wedding barn, we see firsthand how autumn transforms our venue into a truly magical setting.
Whilst we love every season at Larkspur Lodge, we’re here to discuss all things cosy season, and why you should consider an autumn celebration at our wedding barn.
1. Seasonal Decor and Colour Palette
Arguably the most enticing reason for an autumn wedding is the beautiful colour palette, which creates a stunning backdrop for your special day.
Our Cheshire wedding barn is the perfect canvas for incorporating the warm-toned colours and earthy hues of autumn. If you’re looking to draw inspiration from cosy season, consider including rich burgundies, forest greens, mustard yellows and rusty oranges as part of your wedding florals and decor.
Alternatively, you could contrast your theme and colour palette with the surrounding nature, opting for a dusky blue that sets the burnt orange of the season’s foliage alight, making for beautiful photograph opportunities. Whichever theme you choose, the natural colours of the season make for an excellent starting point to work with.
2. The Natural Charm of Barn Venues
Wedding barns exude a timeless rustic elegance that captivates couples and guests alike, meaning that they’re an ideal venue choice for weddings in all seasons.
At Larkspur Lodge, the timber trusses and red bricks of our Knutsford barn make for a romantic and charming setting. The versatile yet classic backdrop of our venue can be easily adapted to various wedding themes, from bohemian to vintage-inspired celebrations. Whatever your vision is for your big day, we are here to help you achieve it.
Set in the lovely Cheshire countryside, Larkspur Lodge is the ideal venue for couples keen to incorporate nature into their big day, with ample photography opportunities both indoors and outdoors.
3. Autumn Foliage
For most people, the word autumn brings images of vibrant red and orange leaves and crisp air to mind. So, it’s no wonder that the foliage and colours of the season are one of the major benefits of hosting an autumn wedding that many of our couples include in their wedding design
The contrast between traditional wedding whites and the deep hues of autumn are striking, which explains why more and more couples are choosing wedding dates later in the year.
Top tip: want to bring autumn foliage inside as well as outside? Try aisle decor that includes autumn leaves and florals that feature your favourite warm tones of the season. You could even add some pumpkins to your table decor!

4. Versatile Indoor-Outdoor Spaces
Barn wedding venues provide the perfect blend of indoors and outdoors, making them a popular choice for couples who want to make the most of the season’s cosy colour palette.
Choosing a venue that’s surrounded by nature for your autumn wedding means that you can utilise the foliage of the season for your photographs. In the case of fair weather, you may also opt to have some drinks and canapes outside.
As our rustic barn is exclusive hire, on cooler days, you and your guests can enjoy the warm, cosy interior of The Lodge after getting photographs in our Garden area. With soft lighting, plenty of windows and our beautiful red brick walls, The Lodge provides a picturesque and cosy setting for your wedding breakfast and evening celebration.
5. Romantic Lighting Options
If you’re an autumn lover, you’ll know that there’s nothing quite like getting cosy on the sofa with a candle lit and fairy lights on. These soft, romantic lighting options can be easily used as part of your wedding decor, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for you and your guests.
Through the use of soft, romantic lighting, wedding barns like ours transform into settings straight out of fairytales. Warm lighting works so well in wedding barns because it enhances the rustic feeling of the venues, really leaning into their classic, country-inspired style.
At Larkspur Lodge, couples particularly love the twinkling lights of our Ceremony Room, which create a fantastic ambience for saying “I do”.
6. Seasonal Treats and Favours
Another benefit of getting married during autumn is the array of seasonal treats and favours to be enjoyed. From pumpkins as part of your floral arrangements, to seasonal candles as wedding favours, the possibilities are endless!
Additionally, you can also draw inspiration from the crisp air of the season in your wedding breakfast menu. Couples can work with our selected caterers, Fork and Field, to create the menu of their dreams. From classic autumn and winter warmers like British pies served with chips or mash, to seasonal favourites like sticky toffee pudding, autumn opens up a whole range of food options.
7. Cosy Atmosphere
For us, the cosy atmosphere of barn weddings goes hand-in-hand with autumn. There’s just something so special about getting your wedding shots in the crisp air of the countryside, surrounded by fiery red and orange leaves, before heading inside to enjoy a hearty wedding breakfast surrounded by your loved ones.
The down-to-earth feel of our wedding barn aligns with the warmth and intimacy of autumn as a season, with the timber trusses and soft lighting creating a welcoming atmosphere for you and your guests.
In autumn, when nature is in full bloom with vibrant colours, the classic elegance of a barn wedding venue brings out the beauty of the season, offering a romantic setting for your big day.
Romantic Cheshire Wedding Barn
Are you recently engaged, and looking to start planning your wedding day? If you’d like to find out more about our unique wedding venue in the heart of Knutsford, Cheshire, we’d love to hear from you! Chat to us, or if you’d like to find out more, download our brochure.