Best Wedding Flowers for Fall

Popular fall choices include richly hued calla lilies, sunflowers, jewel-toned Sumatra lilies, fall-hued roses, ivy, and vibrant orchids.

Best Wedding Flowers for Fall
A complete list of popular fall wedding blooms includes:

Alstroemeria - also knows as Peruvian Lily; available in various colors
Anemone - vibrant colors and long stems, useful for hair ornaments
Baby's breath - can be dyed to match color scheme
Bachelor's Button - also known as cornflower
Bird of Paradise - elegant and colorful; used primarily in table decorations because of 3-foot stalk
Bouvardia - fragrant; flower will last for up to 3 weeks
Calla Lily - elegant trumpet shape
Carnation - offers the widest selection of colors and sizes; avoid placing carnations near displays of fruits and vegetables because it is sensitive to gasses emitted
Chrysanthemum - a preferred wedding flower; most common in yellow; can be dyed to match color scheme
Dahlia - strong, spicy smell; come in a variety of colors and two-tone shades
Delphinium - perfect for an "old-fashioned wedding" theme; unscented
Eucalyptus - aromatic, hardy
Freesia - one of most popular wedding choices; two large blooms represent the bride and groom with smaller blooms representing the attendants; handle flower delicately
Gardenia - extremely fragrant
Gerbera - bright and colorful; broad range of sizes; last 2 to 3 weeks
Gladiolus - perfect for large arrangements; unscented, perfect for buffet table or dinner tables
Iris
Liatris
Lily - most frequently used wedding flower; strong scents; 4,000 varieties
Lisianthus - also known as estoma; appealing because of large size;
Nerine - also known as spider lily; airy appearance provides a contemporary look
Orchids - delicate and expensive
Protea - large head makes a dramatic statement
Rose - classic symbol of love; 130 varieties
Snapdragon - available in pink, red, salmon, lavender, orange, and white; unscented
Star of Bethlehem - can be easily dyed to match color scheme; do not use near fruits and vegetables
Statice - lavender; can easily complement a natural color scheme
Stephanotis - pure white; fragrant; expensive and must be handled carefully
Stock - extremely fragrant
Sunflower
Tuberose - very fragrant, often used in perfume industry; can be very expensive

Traditional bouquets are all white. Good choices for all-white bouquets include fragrant Stephanotis, gardenia, white roses, and orchids.

For colorful fall bouquets, be sure to choose hues appropriate for the season. Rich jewel-tones are very popular right now, including deep purple, bold blues, and vibrant red and pink. Fall flowers that embody these bold hues include anemone, aster, Bird of Paradise, red or pink calla lilies, carnation, chrysanthemum, freesia, gerbera, gladiola, iris, liatris, lily, nerine, roses, stock, and sunflower. With vibrant hues, it is appropriate to use a wide mix of blooms.

For cold-weather weddings, consider using non-floral elements, which add texture and depth to a fall arrangement, including berries, pods, even pomegranates.

A trend in cold-weather bouquets is including non-floral elements, such as the use of pepper berries, herbs, eucalyptus berries, or even feathers. Eucalyptus is also an excellent choice in arrangements and bouquets. It is hardy, aromatic, and symbolizes good luck.

For contemporary weddings, trends include low table arrangements with large blooms, including statement-making blooms such as protea and chrysanthemum, or grouping multiple small vases together as a centerpiece. Calla lilies or long-stemmed blooms are also perfect for more contemporary ceremonies.

A pretty trend for less formal ceremonies is wearing hardy sunflowers, available year-round, in the hair.

A classic bit of symbolism: Place blue and white irises at bride's table to signify that marriage will have both vibrant and pales times

For a Victorian-style wedding, carry bouquet in a nosegay or basket.

Finally, consider using your "birth flower" in your bouquet or arrangements. Florists can help you determine the flower that corresponds to your birth month.


By Alex A. Lluch, author of over three million books sold and President of Weddingsolutions.com, WedReviews.com, and UltimateGiftRegistry.com.

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