If you’re tying the knot this year and already thinking about the best flowers for an autumn wedding, we’ve got you covered.
The autumn season lends itself to darker colours, think burnt rust, rich berry and muted neutral tones with even a hint of pastel for balance. Whether you’re having a farmhouse-inspired wedding with a rich, romantic colour palette, or an elegant autumnal nuptial complete with jewel tones, here are the 10 best stems for your celebrations, from bright and bold blooms to foliage for adding rustic charm.
Sunflowers
Sunny sunflowers will add instant joy to any bouquet, making them a perfect choice for an autumnal wedding. The happy bloom brings a touch of warmth to rustic autumnal schemes, whether in the bride’s bouquet or in a table centrepiece. Sunflowers have different meanings across cultures. Thanks to the Greek myth of Clytie and Apollo, they are generally seen to symbolise loyalty and adoration, but in China, sunflowers are also seen as a sign of good luck. All of which are lovely sentiments for a wedding day!
Dahlias
A favourite in autumn, dahlias will add both texture and colour to wedding bouquets. They come in a range of pretty shades, each with their own special meaning. While red dahlias are seen as a symbol of strength, white dahlias represent purity and rebirth, which couldn’t be more fitting for celebrating your next chapter. These seasonal blooms also earn sustainability points, as they flower late summer into autumn.
Hydrangeas
Thanks to their symbolism of grace and abundance, hydrangeas will make a meaningful choice for your nuptials. In Japan, they are also seen to represent heartfelt emotion. Each colour of these lush blooms has its own meaning, but as a focal point for a bridal bouquet you can’t go wrong with rich reds or purples in keeping with a romantic autumnal palette.
Roses
Roses are a quintessential wedding day flower. With a variety of colours to choose from, you’ll find the perfect shade for your autumnal nuptials. For celebrating seasonally, we love deep red and orange tones, but you could also go for simple white roses, a sign of loyalty and new beginnings. Whichever colour you choose, you can guarantee they’ll add a timeless romantic touch to your bridal bouquets.
Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums are lush full blooms that thrive in autumn. They make a beautiful addition to any wedding, but the meaning behind these flowers makes them just perfect for a bridal bunch. Red chrysanthemums are a symbol of passion and deep love, while pink symbolises longevity, love and honour - ideal for a wedding. We also love orange chrysanthemums for adding a luxury autumnal feel to bridal bouquets. Pop them in your bouquet, centrepiece or along the aisle.
Calla Lilies
Elegant calla lilies look stylish in minimal wedding bouquets, or as a single centrepiece. Aptly linked to sentiments of devotion and faithfulness, they’re often found in wedding bouquets in early autumn as they bloom well into the late summer. White calla lilies are most popular at weddings, but pink, red, and purple, symbolising admiration and passion, are also fitting for an autumnal celebration.
Cosmos
For a whimsical romantic feel, add delicate cosmos to your autumn wedding bouquet. With a variety of colours, from soft pinks to rich autumnal tones of red, purple and orange, these light and airy stems are a great option for cosy, romantic colour schemes. According to floriography, cosmos are a symbol of joy in love and life. How fitting!
Brunia
Brunia brings texture and an earthy feel to autumnal wedding flowers whether in the bride’s bouquet, or the aisle decorations. Often silver-grey in colour, they contrast beautifully with classic autumnal blooms in deep reds and oranges, and suit rustic weddings perfectly bringing a nature-inspired feel. They work beautifully as a finish for smaller arrangements like corsages too!
Oak Leaves
Using foliage like oak leaves is great for adding texture and richness to an autumn wedding bouquet. The earthy hues will contrast beautifully with softer flowers, or tie deep autumnal tones together. Not only do these leaves look beautiful, they have a touching meaning too. Oaks are often associated with strength, endurance and wisdom, many of the sentiments a couple will wish to bring forth in their marriage.
Wheat Grass
A favourite for adding a finishing touch to floral arrangements and centrepieces, wheat grass with its long, flowing look and soft-golden colour compliments earthy autumnal weddings. If you’re going for a nature-inspired feel with rustic charm, wheat grass will fit in seamlessly with your wedding scheme. What’s more, not only does it offer the perfect background for bold blooms it’s also a symbol of abundance and fertility.
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