Top 10 Must Have Flowers for Your Fall Wedding - Part 2

Autumn wedding season will soon be upon us but fear not; I think fall brides have the best floral choices when it comes to Mother Nature's bounties, as you saw in Part 1 of our Top 10 Fall Flowers! The foliage, the colors, the natural accents abound as she saves the very best for last. With such an abundance of choices for create gorgeous wedding florals, from the bouquets to the centerpieces and reception decor, remember this: Choosing flowers naturally in season is the best way to reduce your price tag and carbon footprint, i.e. not shipping in exotic spring flowers for a fall wedding. The Earth gives us a vast array of colors, styles, textures...so get creative, have fun and enjoy the spread.

Here are five more additions of our Top 10 Must Have Flowers for Your Fall Wedding. 

6.  Chocolate Cosomos 7. Zinnias 8. Gerbera Daisies 9. Autumn Roses 10. Natural Elements

6. Darker flowers such as the Chocolate Cosmo can add a real touch of the unique. A rich, burgundy-brown, they can be complimented by either flame or neutral colors. The best part, though, is the scent. Subtle but evocative these stunning flowers hint of dark, seductive chocolate at their hearts. A perfect companion for these would be the readily-available hydrangea. Like the orchid, one stems is host to many blooms, and they can provide the ideal backdrop to a more colorful plant.

7. Zinnias with their incredibly rich and impressive blooms make a beautiful addition to any fall bouquet, however they are not very common. Think one of a kind and unique! The heavily petaled flowers are alluring with a full range of rich, vibrant colors from pale green to deep purple. Zinnia blooms, which indicate affection, also come variegated in shades of red, orange, yellow or white and work well when paired with chrysanthemums, gerberas, asters or garden roses.

8. Gerbera Daisies add brilliant splashes of color to any bouquet or table arrangement. Their colors range dramatically and come in a wide variety, bright white, hot pink, magenta, fuchsia, light pink, dark red, bold orange, rust, light yellow, sunny yellow, peach, the list goes on. Daisies can also contain multiple hues within a single flower, giving them a distinctive and original look. A cousin of the sunflower, the Gerbera offers a wholesome, natural feel, making it an obvious choice for outdoor, garden, DIY, backyard or country weddings.  

9. Autumn roses from the deepest burgundy to the palest white or vibrant gold bring fall colors and summer scents into the celebration. The petals of some types of roses mimic the color range and tone of the changing of the trees. Roses are always a good choice for their air of romance and simple beauty, no matter what season. Whether you want traditional, rustic, or modern, the rose can make it happen.

10. Autumn offers non-traditional choices of fiddleheads, seed pods, ornamental grasses, leaves, moss, rose hips and other nuts and berries. Fall fruits can also play an integral role in your wedding day, be it in other decorations, or for dramatic effect in your bouquets. Additionally foliage of all colors, from lush emerald ferns to golden leaves is literally falling like a gift from above. Perfect for a Woodland Chic celebration!

What flowers are you planning to use for your fall wedding? What else should be on this list?  Join the flower conversation on our Facebook Fanpage and Twitter. Hope to see you there soon!

Enjoy Mother Nature's Bounty!

  

Top 10 Must Have Flowers for Your Fall Wedding - Part 1

Fall Wedding Flowers

I know I know, Lovelies. It's only the beginning August and I'm already throwing autumn into the mix. But Mother Nature always saves the best for last, giving us splashes of brilliant fall colors and an abundance of foliage and flowers along with styles, textures and patterns, a bride's dream come true.

So if you're planning a fall wedding, get ON IT now, especially with your flowers. Why? Well if you're going the DIY route and I highly encourage at least some floral DIY, it takes prep time; scour Pinterest for the looks, off to flower markets for the goods, then the trial runs to get it just right.  Remember to work with in-season, local flowers to get the best bang for your buck. 

Here are 5 of our Top 10 Must Have Flowers for Your Fall Wedding. We've got 5 more in Part 2 later today.

1. Sunflowers 2. Chrysanthemums  3. Dahlias 4. Hydrangeas 5. Calla Lilies

1. Who doesn't love a sunflower? Seriously. Sunflowers bring on a serious happy tone to any early fall wedding.  Their bright yellow pops against a white dress, and they project undeniable sentiments of joy to come.  Sunflowers are amazing when used as an accent flower, though you should be careful if you’re planning a completely yellow - use other  accents to give your color palette some depth.   

 2. Chrysanthemums or mums are a hearty flower that offers a variety of deep tones and shades to add "fall" to your bouquet or centerpiece.  Also available in brighter colors like pink, green or even white, you can work within your color palette with a flower totally in season. Mums make great accent and filler pieces. The small green buttons are wildly popular for adding a flash of fresh color and dimension.

3. The beautifully symmetrical and intricately petaled Dahlia has more the look of a delicate paper lantern than a flower.  Available in a wide range of colors including deep reds and deep plums (including two-tone colors like pink and yellow or purple and white), you can probably find a shade of dahlia to fit the color palette you have in mind.  Round and full, they create a luscious bouquet full of life and texture.

4. Hydrangeas, an ever popular wedding flower, offer the look of fullness with a little puff of flowers.  Hydrangeas are available in lighter colors (like periwinkle or a light cornflower shade) that can make a beautiful contrast to some of the deeper hues. An ideal bloom for bulking up bouquets and centerpieces, hydrangeas are perfectly romantic and whimsical on their own.

   

5. Calla Lilies are one of my favorite for their almost solitary, regal feel; straight and smooth they evoke a sort of vintage elegance. They are often called “the green goddess” for their creamy color set between verdant leaves. Callas also come in shades of cream, yellow, burnt orange, burgundy, and bronze. The mini size is perfect for small single flower bouquets and boutonnières.  Callas are popular as part of a larger bouquet as they tend to be a wee bit expensive.

Fall is right around the corner and now is the time start thinking about your wedding needs. i'll be back later today with the rest of out Top Ten!

What flowers are you planning to use for your fall wedding? What else should be on this list?  Join the flower conversation on our Facebook Fanpage and Twitter. Hope to see you there soon!


Make it a beautiful day,