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Home » Holidays & Seasonal » Fall

Outdoor Fall Tablescape

Modified: Oct 22, 2024 · Published: Sep 22, 2016 by Dannyelle Nicolle-Ramjist · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

Outdoor Fall Tablescape: pretty pumpkins, leaves, lanterns, rustic wood, and cozy vintage plaid blankets make the perfect fall tablescape.

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  • Hanging Leaves and Lanterns
  • Fall Tablescape Centrepiece
  • Place Settings
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Today is the first day of fall, and right on cue the leaves are starting to change colour where I live.  It's the perfect inspiration for a beautiful fall tablescape.

Outdoor Fall Table with hanging leaves

We have a forest behind our house, and every year there are a few maple trees that are the first to change colour from green to beautiful oranges, yellows, and reds.  The changing leaves inspired this table.

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We have a pergola over our back patio and I thought it would be the perfect place to set up our fall tablescape.

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Hanging Leaves and Lanterns

One of my favourite details, and the starting place for this tablescape, are the pretty leaves hanging over the table.  I went for a little walk with my puppy in the morning and collected them in the woods.  I strung some fishing line from the pergola and tied the leaves on to it.  Since there was a little breeze, I also tied a few nuts -as in nuts and bolts, onto the end of each piece of fishing line to help weigh it down a little.

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The leaves looked so pretty blowing in the wind.

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Fall Tablescape Centrepiece

For the table, I started with a white runner down the middle and layered a burlap one on top of that.

Next came some small branches and leaves.  Then I layered on some pretty pumpkins, birch poles, and candles.

easy pumpkins centrepiece

I love the different soft colours of pumpkins.

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Place Settings

Next I added in the place settings.  I used my wood round chargers for a real rustic look.

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I also used simple white plates and gold cutlery, along with some amber glasses I’ve had for years.

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On everyone’s plate, I layered a simple linen napkin, another pretty leaf, and a little white baby boo pumpkin.

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With the sun shining, a gentle breeze, and view of the forest this is the perfect spot for a fall dinner.

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Now all I need is a pumpkin pie. 😉

rustic fall table

With a pretty Outdoor Fall Tablescape like this one, life really is a party.

More Inspiration

You might also like Rustic Thanksgiving Table here.

Also check out Black and White Farmhouse Thanksgiving Table here.

Black and White Modern Farmhouse Thanksgiving Table: White pumpkins, black cutlery, and DIY macrame napkins rings make the perfect Thanksgiving table.

You might also enjoy our Outdoor Thanksgiving Table here.

 

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  1. {Erica}EverythingMomandBaby says

    September 30, 2016 at 10:39 am

    Love the wooden tables as placemats. Love this look!

  2. Jo-Anna says

    September 25, 2016 at 10:29 pm

    Yes I would agree, your pergola was THE perfect place for your fall table! I love everything about this Dannyelle! Just gorgeous!

  3. dnr says

    September 23, 2016 at 11:51 pm

    Thanks Ariel, isn't fall just the best season. Love fall leaves.
    Dannyelle

  4. Ariel says

    September 23, 2016 at 12:45 pm

    This is beautiful Dannyelle! I love that you used real leaves in a mobile above the table!

  5. dnr says

    September 23, 2016 at 8:34 am

    Thanks Christine, and yes please come over and hang out.
    Dannyelle

  6. Christine Vandormolen says

    September 22, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    OMG this is amazing!!!!! Can I please come over and hang out with you ???? Such a gorgeous table setting !!!! PINNING!!!!

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