Flower Possibilities For A Fall Wedding

Ask the Expert: What kind of flowers are popular a fall wedding??

I am starting to plan a wedding and I am getting married in Sept 2011 and I am wondering what kind of flowers are popular for a fall wedding and also what kind of flowers would you recommend for a wedding?? I would really like some advice and suggestions..
Thanks,
Sarah

Flower Expert Reply:

First off congratulations, Fall weddings are wonderful. But, don’t let the fact that you wedding is occurring in fall keep you from having the flowers you desire.

With the globalization of the flower industry, you are not bound by seasonal flowers. What is more important is choosing colors that represent fall – deep reds, harvest golds, burnt oranges and other symbolic fall colors.

However, if you want to keep with the autumn theme and use seasonal flowers, there are several options to choose from. You can see a complete list of flowers available in September here.

My personal (and often the most popular) choice for fall wedding flowers are:

Anthurium
Gerberas (particularly the wonderful orange and red shades available in the fall)
Calla Lily
Sunflowers
Hydrangeas
Slipper Orchids
Gloriosa Lily
Chrysanthemums
Protea
Roses

Any flower or foliage that represents the fall harvest is a candidate for an autumn wedding bouquet.

Don’t be afraid to beat to your own drummer.  Your wedding bouquet is an extension of your personality.

I have seen fall brides use flowers not typically associated with autumn in their bouquets. Remember a sense of fall can be achieved through texture and color. So discuss what unusual flowers are an option or will compliment the traditional fall flowers you choose.

I recommend finding a few pictures of flowers that represent fall to you and pictures of bouquet styles you like.

Take the pictures to your local wedding florist and discuss how to incorporate the flowers you want with the bouquet style you want. This way you can achieve the ultimate fall bouquet for your wedding.