As Summer draws to a close, and stories of evening Aperols, BRAT green and 34-degree heatwaves fade into a distant memory, we start to open our hearts again to amber hues, thick socks and crisp, burnt leaves under foot. These familiar comforts serve as the saviour to our blues, and will soon make us forget our grief of the Summer season. So, dust off the fur throws and limber up the bellow, and let’s get stuck in to this marvellous time of year that is primed for creative and innovative event opportunities.
Autumn Events Inspiration: Tailored Experiences for Every Occasion
There’s something about the distinct transformation of the leaves from green to muddy reds, against crisp sunny backdrops that injects an air of excitement and enchantment into events at this time of year. Whether you’re hosting a private or corporate event, we believe this presents an opportune time to embrace the Autumnal aura and harness its energy to fuel a truly captivating event. In order to do this, bespoke and tailored options allow you to properly express this seasonal mood; presenting endless possibilities for you to tweak and tailor your event. If you’re not sure where to start, with 20+ years’ experience on the circuit, we’ve got you covered with a wealth of inspiration in tailored and white label solutions to get the ball rolling. At Exquisite Cocktails we press continual creation and experimentation in pursuit of pushing boundaries and delivering original and fresh results.
A Toast to Autumnal Delights: Bar and Cocktail Options
As we transition from summers light and fruity flavours into winters warm and spicey notes, Autumn provides a golden opportunity to embrace a hybrid of these polarities. Embracing seasonal freshness, we can drive deep and complex flavours that blend the best of both worlds. Fancy yourself sipping on flavours of spiced apple and pears, blackberries and cranberries and cozy cinnamon and maple notes… sounds good, doesn’t it? Autumn’s bounty of seasonal ingredients and colours sets the stage for innovative visual cocktail designs and opulent bar displays. Our extremely experienced staff will handle all aspects of the cocktail bar, ensuring your guests are pampered with flawless service and expertly crafted drinks.
Beyond the Bar: Unique Additions to Your Event
While we pray that the Autumn sun will strike through any menacing clouds or sheets of mist, we can expect a little bit of chill. Warm up your guests by letting them wrap their mits around a steaming cup of coffee or indulgent hot chocolate featuring seasonal flavours like pumpkin spice latte or maple pecan. Bespoke carts are a unique and novel way to get funky with the theme. Spice up your event with fun mobile carts, perfect for serving hot toddies, delectable autumnal desserts, or bespoke merchandise.
Inspiring Autumn Event Ambiance: Extending the Autumnal Aura
Autumn’s allure lies in its ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia, comfort, and wonder. By incorporating elements of the season into your event aesthetics you can create a truly immersive and memorable experience.
Consider these key elements:
- Colour Palette: Embrace the rich, warm tones of autumn with shades of burgundy, rust, gold, and deep orange.
- Textures: Incorporate textures like velvet, corduroy, and tweed for a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
- Natural Elements: Bring the outdoors in with autumnal foliage, pumpkins, pinecones and rustic centrepieces, or harvest inspired table and bar displays.
- Lighting: Create a warm and inviting ambiance with soft, candlelit lighting or string lights.
- Heating: Not an element to be underestimated going into shorter days and cooler evenings. Consider fireplaces, patio heaters, or other outdoor fire and heating options. Lots of throws and blankets are always simple yet effective!
- Thematic experiences: Set up interactive, autumn-themed activities like your classic apple bobbing, or something a little more subtle like giving guests the chance to pick their own cocktail ingredients.
