With harvest in full swing and bounty at your fingertips, there isn’t a more beautiful time of year to build a wedding bouquet. From rich colors to earthy grass, wheat, moss, succulents, and leaves, the options go beyond your average blooms for your bridal bouquet. If you’re planning a fall wedding, then you know the best way to add drama and coziness to your decor is with seasonal florals. They are absolutely beautiful! We couldn’t resist curating this guide to inspire gorgeous fall wedding bouquets for you that you will wish you can keep forever.
Season Flowers
Your florist will be able to advise what flowers are available. The prim and proper blooms usually donned by summer brides become a little more wild and rustic looking as fall wedding bouquets. The main flower that you may miss will be peonies that have short Spring life, however, there are equally attractive alternatives. Florists are very creative at achieving a fabulous floral look plus adding extra elements by choosing petals in hues like burnt orange, yellow, and deep red.
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While many flowers bloom year-round, some in-season fall flowers are pure wedding perfection.
Dahlias are absolutely gorgeous in a wedding bouquet, and deep burgundy dahlias are especially beautiful in the fall.
Garden roses are the perfect alternative to peonies this time of year.
Anemones, with their striking black centers, are a sophisticated addition to a bouquet.
Marigolds come in festive fall colors of gold, orange, and red.
Sunflowers are quintessentially autumnal. It’s ideal for rustic weddings and outdoor venues.
Protea is an unexpected addition to a super-unique bridal bouquet.
Color Palette
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Pumpkin-inspired hues probably come to mind when you think of fall wedding colors, but you don’t have to limit yourself to oranges, yellows, reds, and browns if they don’t match your overall aesthetic. Earthy hues and rich jewel tones like purple, green, and red set the mood for a bold Autumnal wedding. Find inspiration from these wedding color combos that are perfect for fall.
Extra Elements To Craft You Dream Fall Bouquet
Florals: @sassflower / Picture Courtesy:@rosiemaykelly
Not a fan of flowers? No problem! Fall weddings can also be decorated with dried greenery, heirloom pumpkins, figs and ornamental cabbage. We love the idea of using autumnal foliage, seasonal berries, or even acorns as part of your floral arrangements or table décor. You may also want to check out in-season fillers such as scabiosa pods, which lend a modern yet rustic touch.
Berries: Snowberries, Viburnum Berries, Brunia, Rose Hips, Pepper Tree Berries, Privet Berries, Blackberry, Physalis Chinese Lantern, Hawthorn Berries, Spindle Berries.
Foliage: Eucalyptus, Dusty Miller, Oak, Olive, Pittosporum, Leather Leaf, Royal Purple Leaf, Grasses, Agonis, Fern, Field Maple, Ivy.
Extras: Feathers, Ribbons, Dried Fruit, Faux Berries, Seed Heads, Pine Cones, Turning Autumn Leaves, Pampas Grass.
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Florals: @grandefetedesign, Picture Courtesy: @kayleigh.rust.photo // Florals:@bohotanical, Picture Courtesy: @ashleighjoyphotography
Feature Image Credit: @greenantlersphotography / Florals: @atelierbloombloom
