Fall Wedding Flowers: A Harvest of Options

Autumn's Bounty Overflows in Options

Fall has quickly become one of the most popular times to hold a wedding, and comes with an incredible variety of richly hued color options inspired by fall foliage and the harvest.

Bridesmaids typically wear chocolate brown or deep red; try a double-faced taffeta for a rich, regal appearance.

Brides planning an autumn wedding have a wide range of fall wedding flowers to incorporate into their bouquets, arrangements and other wedding elements.

Roses, at $1 to $2 per stem for bridal-quality selections, hit their peak in the fall months, and are considered classic fall wedding flowers.

Today's trendiest arrangement includes deep red, oranges and golds. Consider pairing Black Magic or Black Beauty roses with and Sunrise orange mini calla lilies for an elegant touch. For contrast, use bright green hypericum berries.

Another popular color combination is a range of earth tones, from mocha to dark chocolate, with creamy accents and greenery. A tightly bound arrangement of roses in these shades makes for amazing wedding pictures.

Mini calla lilies are by far the hottest wedding flower of the moment, but can cost $5 per stem.

Another calla option is the Purple Haze variety, which is so dark it is almost black. Its natural complement is bright green, so it would also look stunning with bright green hypericum berries, the talk of the wedding planning industry; they can cost less than $1 per stem when bought in bulk.

Exotic orchids offer a tropical touch consider shades of purple or other dark, earthy tones, but each orchid can cost more than a calla lily; try giving each bridesmaid a single, large orchid for a minimalist, yet modern look.

For a brighter, monochromatic option that still evokes autumn, consider coral roses with dark red hypericum berries.

Red and orange gerbera daisies, about $2.50 per stem, hand-tied with a gingham ribbon will offer a casual picnic-style atmosphere with punch.