Wedding flowers for autumn

In contrast to the bright colours of summer, autumn’s palette is considerably more mellow. Golden yellow, orange and deep red are all popular for flowers.

Berries, foliage, twigs, in fact almost anything natural, works well for table centrepieces, together with lots of candles. Exotic flowers such as orchids and birds of paradise give contemporary autumn weddings a touch of drama, white traditional brides should take a look at flowers such as hydrangeas and pinks.

For your reception, play up the rustic theme by decorating tables with pumpkins, or labelling apples or pears with place names. Bold colours and simple flowers such as gerberas, on the other hand, will create a more opulent, modern feel.

Gerbera

There are more than 200 to choose from in an incredibly wide range of different colours.
Perfect for: Dramatic, contemporary bouquets. The new mini gerbera is ideal for smaller, less showy arrangements.  

Delphinium

Flowers grow in a dramatic tower. Most people know the blue ones but they also come in pink and lilac.
Perfect for: A reception favourite, delphiniums are great for adding height to table arrangements.

Bouvardia

Loose clusters of tubular-shaped starlet flowers with a faint, delicate scent.
Perfect for: Stylish buttonholes.

Pink

Not surprisingly, available in a variety of shades of pink, from very pale to almost red.
Perfect for: The pretty round flowers are ideal for bouquets, either in just one colour or a mixture of shades.

Bird of Paradise

An exotic-looking flower with a green “beak”, bright orange and blue crest and silvery-green leaves.
Perfect for: Overseas weddings or weddings with a tropical theme. Also good in dramatic, contemporary table centres.

Hydrangea

Full flowers in a variety of pretty pastel colours from soft white and pink to lilac and blue.
Perfect for: Centrepieces and pedestal arrangements. Also great used on its own for a striking bouquet.

Orchid

Exotic and pricey but available in a variety of pretty colours. Phalaenopsis orchids in either white or bright pink are always popular for weddings.
Perfect for: Stunning modern centrepieces and bouquets.

Gladiolus

Comes in a wide range of colours, including a pretty soft peach. Long stems look quite dramatic.
Perfect for: Table centres and other reception arrangements where they’ll get plenty of water.

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