Main image by Jose Villa via Style Me Pretty
As autumn brides are getting right into the swing of things for their upcoming nuptials, it’s the perfect time to talk about flowers for autumn weddings… glorious, fragrant, colourful flowers that give every special day that extra-special ‘ahhhh’. September, October and November bring some of the most vivid, richest hues you’ll see all year round – and if you choose in-season blooms, you’ll save a bundle too. So for the budget-clever bride, here are our suggestions for perfect autumn flowers for weddings. We’ve chosen 30 of our favourites, and there are many more – so remember to ask your florist what they recommend. For more inspiration, take a look at all the gorgeous bouquet trends for this year.
Wedding Flowers for September
Sunflower wedding bouquets from Annemarie & Paul’s real wedding by Aspect Photography
Alstroemeria, also known as the Peruvian Lily, it’s often multi-coloured, and lasts a long time
Anthurium, also named Painter’s Palette, is an exotic option in brilliant red (sometimes in white or purple), and looks great when used sparingly, for maximum effect
Spray Carnation, beautifully scented and available in many colours, it pairs up beautifully with other flowers for an ultra-delicate effect
Gerbera, for brides who love big, bold looks and stunning colours, gerbera makes for fantastic wedding bouquets
Anthurium wedding bouquet via posiesandpippa.wordpress.com
Gypsophila, also called Baby’s Breath, is usually used as a filler, but when dressed up a little it makes beautiful, delicate bouquets that look as light as air
Moluccella, known by its other name as Bells of Ireland, is an unusual choice, but a perfect one for the bride who wants an extraordinary bouquet
Phalaenopsis orchid is a classic wedding flower, graceful and delicate, with an unusual choice of colours, like white petals with bright pink centre
Zinnia wedding bouquet via arosedesigns.blogspot.com
Rose, a flower that doesn’t need an introduction – make sure to ask the florist about all your colour options
Sunflower is known to all, so if you want to make a bold statement with a splash of colour, this is an ideal choice
Zinnia is a perfect ball of happiness in juicy hues, a flower that ideally marks a change from summer to autumn
Wedding Flowers for October
Craspedia and daisy wedding bouquet from Eleanor & Shane’s real wedding by Insight Photography
Amaryllis is fun, yet elegant, ideal as a featured flower
Aster comes in many popular colours, including pink, purple and white, sometimes even with gently coloured tips. This flower is fragile, so use it sparingly, for a touch of brilliant colour
Calla Lily is grace itself, long a bridal favourite, and makes for gorgeous centrepieces too
Calla lily wedding bouquet from Helen & Pete’s real wedding by Fiona Morgan Photography
Chrysanthemum has a multitude of petals, so it looks great paired up with other flowers, and as a complete bouquet
Craspedia, or Billy Button, is a sweet round ball completely made up of tiny yellow flowers, perfect for autumn bouquets, especially with a harvest theme
Dahlia is a romantically intricate feminine arrangement, in a variety of colours
Freesia is delicate, but comes in an absolutely astounding variety of colours, with a glorious scent
Dahlia wedding bouquet via botanicart-blog.com
Hydrangea makes light-looking, fluffy wedding bouquets, and works perfectly as an opulent table decoration
Lilac is a perfect combination of beauty and scent, and ideal for weddings with a purple colour scheme
Tuberose is delicate, and looks absolutely stunning as an accompaniment to other white flowers in a wedding bouquet
Wedding Flowers for November
Strelitzia wedding bouquet courtesy of idoweddingfloristry.co.uk
Calendula, also called Marigold, is a yellow flower perfect for autumn bouquets, mostly paired up with other flowers to create a seasonal mix
Cymbidium Orchid is perfect for both traditional round bouquets and spray bouquets, with its lush, gracefully arched blooms
Eryngium, also known as Sea Holly, is a round vivid blue flower, perfect for accents in the bouquet and for the centrepieces
Gomphrena is globe-shaped, perfect for introducing unusual dimension to the bouquet, and available in glorious, rich colours
Lisianthus and dahlia wedding bouquet via floretcadet.com
Hypericum, better known as St John’s Wort, is that cute red berry you really want in your autumn bouquet
Lisianthus, also known as Eustoma, at first glance resembles something like a cross between a rose and a carnation. This little beauty comes in beautiful purples and whites, and looks delicately feminine
Phlox is found in many countryside gardens, and while it may seem ordinary on its own, it becomes extraordinary when paired with other flowers
Vanda wedding bouquet via togetherweddings.wordpress.com
Strelitzia is blue, orange and spiky, an ideal choice for a bride looking for something dramatically different
Trachelium is available mostly in purples, pinks and whites, and is a perfect bouquet filler when you want a delicate burst of colour
Vanda has multiple blooms per stem, making it ideal for bridal bouquets, made all the more unusual by the marbled appearance of the flower itself
Come back next week for part two of our wedding flowers – for winter brides!
