"three pillars of autumn in America are the colors of fall foliage, the traditional colors of one's chosen college football allegiance and the colors of bridesmaids dresses, bow ties and bridal gowns. For as surely as the sun shall rise and set on October Saturdays, those days shall be packed with the shifting hues of the trees around us, incredibly crucial midseason college football contests with immeasurable postseason impact, and yes, more weddings taking place in more venues than at any other time of year."
"Fall weddings vs. college football. As this season hits mid-October and Week 7, every game matters much more than they have all autumn long. Those teams with College Football Playoff hopes can't afford another loss (we're looking at you, Alabama, playing at Missouri, and LSU, hosting South Carolina) and we have also officially entered the six-win vs. six-loss bowl eligibility-or-not stanza of the fall."
Autumn Saturdays combine vivid fall foliage, intense college football rivalries and a peak season for weddings, producing frequent scheduling conflicts across the country. Mid-October games carry heightened stakes for teams chasing playoff berths while thousands of couples schedule ceremonies at the same time. Fans and guests face hard choices between attending critical sporting contests and participating in life events. The cultural clash elevates emotions, colors traditions and influences attire, travel and event planning. The overlap creates a recurring national tension that pits seasonal social rituals against equally passionate fan allegiances.
Read at ESPN.com
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