Inspirational Wedding Flower Ideas For Autumn Ceremonies
Autumn weddings can be wonderful occasions, as the rich colour palettes and harvest displays create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The fresh and bright colours of summer may have faded, but in their place are the mellow and deeper hues of the season, which hold their own charms.
If you are undecided about your choice of wedding ceremony flowers, here’s a guide to the best that the season has to offer.
Sustainable and locally sourced choices
Autumn is the ideal time to take advantage of the abundant native flora and foliage. Look for a florist with a commitment to sustainability, who grows their flowers and forages for local berries, bracken, grasses, and so on. Autumn also lends itself to attractively shaped evergreen foliage such as ivy and ferns.
This will not only ensure that your wedding ceremony benefits from the beautiful colours, shapes and textures of the season, but will also support the local economy and lower the carbon footprint of your wedding. Native autumn flowers with rich and vibrant colours include zinnias, roses, dahlias, and hydrangeas.
Dried flowers and grasses
Dried flowers and pampas grasses look stylish on their own, or they can be used as a way to add contrast to fresh blooms. The texture and soft muted colours of dried arrangements are perfect for rustic weddings in non-traditional venues for a more natural and informal look.
They can be mixed with extras such as real or faux berries, seed pods, pine cones, feathers, and leaves in rust, yellow, and orange tones. They will also contrast perfectly with fresh seasonal flowers such as asters, clematis, anemones, or even thistles.
Embracing messy and wild
Autumn is a time of year when the growth season has peaked, and it’s lovely to reflect nature by opting for freer and unstructured displays rather than polished and neat arrangements. A talented florist will ensure that your display or bouquet will still be stylish and elegant, but give it a looser and more flowing feel.
Think about the type of wedding venue, the style of your dress, and the overall theme and atmosphere you are aiming for, and be sure to talk it through with the design team.
Seasonal colours and textures
Go with the stunning autumnal hues by mixing up light earthy tones with deep berry reds and purples, mustards, russets and rich browns. However, if darker colours are not for you, it is possible to create a pastel palette with pale apricots, soft creams, peaches and mocha colours.
Mix rough dried textures with soft velvety blooms, and play with contrasting heights and shapes with tall grasses, branches, berries, or leaves. You can add finishing touches with flowing ribbons that match other accent colours, such as the bridesmaids’ dresses, or details in the groom’s outfit.
Autumn is a truly special season for floral arrangements as all the abundance of the long summer is at your fingertips, with the added richness and drama of bold earthy colours and crisp textures.