Fall Florals: The Main Takeaways 

• Fall weddings offer a rich selection of seasonal flowers like dahlias and chrysanthemums, ensuring fresh, vibrant blooms for your big day.

• Incorporating foliage like eucalyptus and maple leaves into floral arrangements can bring a natural, earthy aesthetic to your celebration.

• Roses, available year-round, provide timeless romance and pair well with warm autumn colour palettes.

• Bold flowers like marigolds and cheerful sunflowers add personality and texture to bridal bouquets and centerpieces.

• Working with your venue’s aesthetic can help create cohesive floral designs that enhance your wedding theme.

Deep Diving in Fall Flowers 

Planning a fall wedding can be a fun time and full of bright options. The right wedding flowers bring beauty to your big day and are an important part of your look. In the autumn season, brides have many great choices. Fall flowers stand out with their deep hues, interesting looks, and special charm. You can picture a bouquet filled with dahlias or chrysanthemums that match the season well. So, let’s see which flowers are best now, and make sure your floral arrangements are as stunning as your special day.

Fall brings us most of the bouquets we see all year at Element Preservation. We see all kinds of different blooms and foliage come through our doors from September to November. October weddings are particularly stunning, and our designers love working with all the beautiful colors and textures that fall flowers bring. Turning fall bouquets into framed artwork and functional resin pieces is an annual pleasure. These are some of the flowers we love seeing. Planning your fall wedding? Schedule a consultation with us to discuss how your fall bouquet will look when it’s pressed and preserved. 

In-Season Flowers for Your Fall Wedding

Fall is a great time for weddings because there are so many beautiful seasonal flowers in bloom. If you use flowers that grow in autumn, they will look fresh and bright on your big day. Also, picking these flowers will help you stay within your budget, as they are easier to find in your area.

There are many options, like romantic roses, bright marigolds, pretty anemones, and full hydrangeas. Each one brings something special to your wedding and means something different, too. Keep reading to find out what flowers are best for pretty bridal bouquets and matching centerpieces.

1. Dahlias - Rich and Vibrant Colors

Dahlias are known as one of the best wedding flowers for autumn. They add a rich look to your big day. These flowers are full of bold hues and soft layers, and they bloom from late summer into October. This makes them great for any fall wedding.

Dahlias look very nice in different colors like burgundy, peach, and cream. These shades can give more depth to your bridal bouquets and centerpieces. You can use these flowers with roses if you want a classic style. If you like a more relaxed feel, try mixing dahlias with greenery, such as eucalyptus, which adds a touch of nature. 

Fall couples really like dahlias for their bright look and bold shapes. The dinner-plate types of dahlias will stand out in any arrangement. There are also smaller ones that can give your wedding flowers a special feel. If you want to make your arrangements pop for your big day, dahlias are a good flower to choose. Dahlias look particularly beautiful in our serving trays, where they have plenty of space to truly shine. 

2. Chrysanthemums - Rustic Charm

Add some rustic charm to your floral designs by picking chrysanthemums. Many people call them “mums.” These flowers are a top pick for autumn, and they come in yellow, burgundy, and crisp white. You can use them to match almost any color palette for your wedding.

Mums are not only easy on the budget, but they also give lots of texture and fullness to bridal bouquets and centerpieces. They fit the fall season well. Spider mums, known for their special look, really stand out in both your ceremony and reception. You can mix chrysanthemums with other foliage, like maple leaves, to get a look that brings your palette together for the autumn.

Chrysanthemums are strong flowers. They keep their shape and color all through your big day. This helps your floral arrangements look just right and last long. No matter if your event is at a barn or an estate, mums are a great choice to get that natural and rustic style. Mums of all kinds look beautiful when pressed, showing off their many layers of petals. 

3. Roses - Timeless Romance

Roses stand for romance that never goes out of style. They are a must-have at weddings. You can get these flowers any time of the year, and they are a classic choice for many. Roses bring both grace and the ability to work with other flowers or colors. At your fall wedding, roses in colors like mauve, caramel, and deep red go well with any autumn look.

When you put roses together with greenery like ruscus or eucalyptus, you get more depth and a natural feel. If you use bright flowers like dahlias with them, you can make the roses seem softer. Spray roses or garden roses are great for clustered bridal bouquets and groom’s boutonnieres. Keep the two arrangements together with our Classic Bundle, featuring a 16x20 and 6x6 frame, for the bouquet and boutonnière to hand together on a gallery wall. 

The meaning behind these flowers is eternal love, which is the best message to have on your big day. No matter if you want a country-style wedding or a new and simple white one, roses fit right in with your plans. If you want to up the romance at your wedding, go with roses—they have a charm that everyone feels.

4. Sunflowers - Bright and Cheery

Brighten up your fall wedding by using sunflowers. With their yellow petals and big round faces, sunflowers bring warmth to any space. They are great for outdoor or country-style parties.

Think about making sunflowers the star of your bouquet for your big day. Put them in centerpieces with wildflowers and grasses to get a nice look. Their bold look goes well with greenery. This gives your wedding a real autumn feel.

Sunflowers are more than nice to look at. They stand for happiness and trust, which is perfect for a wedding. They are tough flowers, so you know they will last all day. Use them to add color to side tables, ceremony backgrounds, or your bridal bouquets. Sunflowers are a good way to bring joy and charm to your fall wedding decor. And yes, we can press them! By separating the petals and rebuilding them at the design stage, we are able to make sure each petal is picture perfect. 

5. Marigolds - Bold and Fiery

Marigolds make a bold choice for fall wedding flowers. They are appropriate for the season, as they are the birth flower for October— read more about the birth flowers here! The color of these blooms stands out, with shades like burnt orange, bright yellow, and deep red. These colors add a warm and fiery touch to any wedding set-up. You can use marigolds in big flower displays or simple bouquets. They are sure to catch the eye, and they do not cost a lot.

Many people use marigolds for cultural weddings, including Hindu celebrations. In these events, the flower shows positivity and good fortune. If you want, you can give your autumn or fall wedding a traditional touch by using marigolds with country-style grasses or fresh greenery. This mix gives extra texture and freshness to your wedding flowers.

Marigolds are known to last a long time. They keep looking good all day and night at your event. The bright colors of the flowers look great, even more so with special lighting in the evening. With their strong and lovely presence, marigolds will help make your fall wedding decor look good and memorable. Make them last longer by including them in your preservation. They add a pop of color in both their fresh bouquets and in their pressed counterparts! 

6. Anemones - Delicate and Whimsical

Bring a touch of fun to your wedding day with anemones. These flowers have soft petals and dark centers, and they are popular in the fall. Their light and unique look adds movement to any bouquet. That is why many brides pick them when they want lighter floral arrangements. We think that they also make for an elegant framed preservation piece of artwork. They also stun when put into functional resin pieces. 

Anemones come in different colors like white, blush pink, and deep indigo. These tones help them fit in with many color themes. You can pair them with dark accents, like eucalyptus, or other bold flowers, like chrysanthemums. This gives your floral arrangements a good balance.

Anemones stand for excitement and looking forward to what is next. That matches the happy spirit of your wedding day. You can use them in floral arches or as centerpieces on your tables. Their playful charm brings up the mood in any venue and helps all your guests feel the happy energy.

7. Celosia - Flaming Beauty

Celosia shows that wedding flowers can bring a bold and lively touch to your florals. The flame-like look of celosia stands out with its soft feel and strong hues, from deep red to bright orange. These blooms add something special that people will not forget.

Many fall couples love to use celosia because it makes floral arrangements look fresh and unique. You can put celosia next to soft-colored flowers like roses, or mix it with earthy grasses for a warm and autumn feel. This helps your big day stand out.

Whether you use celosia in large bouquets or as centerpieces on the table, it adds some fresh autumn style to your floral arrangements. This bloom is a key part of making your wedding day bright and full of life. With celosia, your big day and flowers will be both creative and memorable.

These preserve beautifully, pressing down in a way that still should the many layers of the plant. The bright colors it typically comes in also maintain their hue through the pressing process. You can learn more about color and pressing here. 

8. Hydrangeas - Lush and Abundant

Hydrangeas are known for looking full and beautiful, making them great for big, impressive wedding floral arrangements. You can get them in different colors like ivory, blush, and deep blue. These flowers can add both a soft look and a lot of size to your flower decor.

They are perfect for centerpieces on tables or for bouquets that gently flow down. The soft petals look nice with autumn flowers. You can mix them with roses if you want a classic style, or with bright marigolds if you want something bold. Hydrangeas fill up space without any trouble. That's why many brides choose them when they want very grand decorations in their wedding centerpieces.

Make sure to keep them in water so they stay fresh all day. Be sure to ask us for tips on how to keep your fall flowers safe before you send them to us! Hydrangeas of all types look beautiful when pressed. Our specialists will remove individual blossoms and press them separately, and our designers will carefully rebuild the plant within the frame or resin piece. 

9. Asters - Starry-Eyed Surprise

Asters have star-shaped flowers that bring a dreamy feeling to any autumn wedding. You get these small flowers in many hues, like lavender, blue, and white. They blend right in when you use them in bouquets or centerpieces at your venue.

You can make your flower displays feel new by mixing asters with foliage, like maple leaves, or with big blooms like dahlias. The detailed look of asters gives your flower arrangements more depth and texture. Their gentle charm helps balance out bigger and bold displays.

These flowers are not just good for looks; they also stand for love and patience. This makes them a special way to show how you feel on your big day. You can put asters throughout your venue or tuck them into bridal bouquets. No matter where you put them, asters will help make your celebration look and feel magical.

10. Ranunculus - Layered Elegance

Ranunculus blooms have many layers, giving them a soft and rich look. The petals are full of texture. These flowers add something special to bridal bouquets and centerpieces.

Ranunculus comes in beautiful autumn colors burgundy and bright orange. You can mix the blooms with some fresh ruscus or other greenery for a natural and simple beauty and contrast. Ranunculus preserves beautifully, and our methods allow the delicate layers of petals to still stand out. 

Besides their pretty looks, ranunculus stand for charm and attraction. This gives your wedding florals a thoughtful meaning. You can mix ranunculus with other flowers. Or, leave them on their own. Either way, their lovely layers will get people’s attention.

Floral Arrangement Tips for Autumn Weddings

Creating floral arrangements for a fall wedding means bringing in the season’s warmth and charm. Choose earthy colors and use textures that show off the natural beauty of autumn. Try mixing flowers and foliage to get the right balance and keep things interesting.

It also helps to match your floral arrangements with the look of your venue. This will make sure your flowers fit in with the space. No matter if you have a rustic barn or a big ballroom, the right flowers and simple touches will help the place stand out. Here are some easy ideas to make your fall wedding floral arrangements look their best.

Utilize Warm, Earthy Tones

Warm, earthy tones are very important for autumn wedding floral designs. Colors like burnt orange, deep burgundy, and creamy beige give a cozy feel. They go well with the season's palette and make everything look good.

When you use these hues in bridal bouquets or centerpieces, your decor gets rich and full. Pair bright marigolds with neutral roses, or put textured grasses with bold flowers. Warm tones stand out in any venue, whether it's an outdoor ceremony or a rustic barn setting.

Also, the right lighting can bring these shades to life. Candlelight or fairy lights shining on earthy flowers can make the place feel more inviting. It makes things feel close and romantic. Use this color plan to help your wedding arrangements feel just right for autumn.

Incorporate Foliage for a Natural Look

Foliage is important in autumn florals. It helps make the flowers look more natural. You can use things like maple leaves, eucalyptus, and seeded ruscus. These bring nice texture to the mix, and they help show that the flowers are perfect for this time of year.

When you layer the foliage with dahlias and hydrangeas, you get arrangements that have more depth and movement. If you want something simple, pampas grass is a good choice and brings a bohemian style. You can also use dried grasses with berries, like hypericum, to keep that down-to-earth look. Both these elements can be used in any of our preservation pieces, and will add life and texture to your framed bouquet. Tryptychs are perfect for capturing larger arrangements, and designs stretch across three frames, packing in lots of small details. 

Focusing on foliage makes these arrangements fit in well with outdoor places. They look like they belong in the environment. Try adding foliage to bridal bouquets, reception tables, or even arches. It will give your autumn florals more charm and elegance. 

Consider the Venue's Aesthetic

Your venue has a big impact on how your floral arrangements will look. If you have your big day in a rustic barn or in a modern place, you want the florals to fit that space. This helps everything look good together and raises the style of the event.

When you get married in the woods, use flowers with more texture like asters, and add some mossy foliage. If your venue is by the sea, pick lighter hues and gentle blooms like anemones to fit the fresh feeling there. For a country estate, go for strong and bold flowers, such as dahlias and marigolds with warm colors.

Work closely with your florist to match the venue design with the right florals. Mixing the right elements makes your floral arrangements look beautiful and balanced. These careful choices will make your big day stunning.

Conclusion

As autumn gets closer, picking the right flowers for your big day can really change the way your celebration looks and feels. There are many options to choose from, like the deep colors of dahlias and the warm style of chrysanthemums. When you use these blooms, your floral arrangements will look great and add a cozy, stylish touch to your fall wedding. Think about how your venue looks, and pick earthy tones that match the autumn vibes. If you take some time and plan well, your fall wedding will be a great way to show your love and enjoy nature at the same time. If you want your floral arrangements to match your vision, reach out for a chat to make sure your big day turns out just how you want.

Keep the memory of your autumn wedding alive with Element’s premier preservation services. Your fall bouquet deserves to be admired for years to come. Dahlias, sunflowers, mum, and other fall staples are all perfect for preserving. They look gorgeous whether you are getting a gallery wall’s worth of frames or a few sets of coasters, fall blooms pack a punch. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What flowers are best for a November wedding?

For November weddings, you can pick seasonal flowers like dahlias, marigolds, chrysanthemums, or roses. These flowers look good with fall hues like orange or red. They help make centerpieces and bridal bouquets feel fresh. Talk to your wedding florist to know what seasonal flowers are the best at this time. Your florist can help you choose what will work well for your day.

How can I save on wedding flowers in the fall?

You can save money on fall wedding flowers by choosing blooms that are in season like dahlias, chrysanthemums, and marigolds. These flowers are easy for a florist to get from local sources, so they often cost less than ones that come from far away. Be sure to work closely with your florist to talk about ways you can make your wedding flowers look great and fit your budget. They can help you with tips about making pretty and low-cost arrangements for your fall wedding.

What fall flowers are best for preserving? 

Fall bouquets make for some of the most beautiful preservation pieces. The colorful florals of the fall season are all beautiful once pressed, but especially dahlias, zinnias, and sunflowers. Textured grasses, bunny tails, and even certain wheats can be  pressed and added to a beautiful design. Check out our gallery to get inspired by some fall bouquets we’ve pressed in the past few years! You can also reach out to us at hello@elementdesign.com or on our Instagram. You can also schedule a consultation with our Client Relations team to talk all things preservation. 

Written By: Phaedra, An Element Designer