| So you've set your wedding date. You've chosen | | | | particular the red makes for a very bold |
| the crisp, clear days of fall - a magnificent time of | | | | arrangement. |
| the year when nature is putting on a real show. | | | | Uses: Can be used as single stems for a dramatic |
| Now comes the planning. Everyone wants to get | | | | bouquet or arrangement. Combine with softer |
| their wedding just right, but with so much to do, | | | | looking flowers for a lovely contrast. |
| so many options to choose from and money | | | | Calla lily |
| getting tighter it can all get a little stressful. | | | | Colors: White, mini's are available in a large range |
| Choosing your fall wedding flowers is no different. | | | | of colors from white through to nearly black. |
| My aim here is to give you some information that | | | | Look: Very architectural and art nouveau in form. |
| will make the choices easier for you, so at least | | | | A single funnel shaped flower is born on each |
| the flower part of your wedding planning is an | | | | stem. |
| easy one! | | | | Uses: Dramatic when used alone, just a few |
| There is a tremendous array of flowers available: | | | | stems can make quite a statement. Mini's also |
| traditional flowers such as roses, peonies and | | | | combine well with other flowers to offer a |
| orchids; flowers of the season like sunflowers, | | | | contrast in form. Large flowers are ideal for tall |
| ranunculus and chrysanthemum; or indeed you | | | | arrangements. |
| may have soft spot for spring flowers. | | | | Chrysanthemum |
| The following are some of the most popular (and | | | | Colors: Everything imaginable except for blue |
| my favorite) choices for fall wedding flowers. | | | | Look: Huge range from simple daisy like flowers |
| Hydrangea | | | | to large pompom blooms to tiny little buttons. |
| Colors: White, pink through to blue, green | | | | Uses: Very versatile given their huge variety of |
| Look: A full, roundish head consisting of little | | | | shapes, sizes and colors. Combine well with other |
| individual single flowers. They make for quite full | | | | flowers in bouquets and arrangements. Also |
| arrangements. Depending on the color, they can | | | | perfect for corsages and boutonnières. |
| look quite soft (white and pale colors), to bold | | | | Iris |
| (deeper pink) to rustic (green). | | | | Colors: All colors are available |
| Uses: Can be used anywhere in your larger | | | | Look: Imagine a butterfly settling into your |
| arrangements and bouquets. They are ideal for | | | | arrangements. Single flowers at the top of long |
| combining with other flowers to fill out the | | | | stems. Available in a variety of sizes. |
| arrangement. Keep in mind that they are quite | | | | Uses: At their best scattered through other |
| thirsty and will need to have their own water | | | | flowers, they provide a lovely contrast in form. |
| source in order to last the day. | | | | Lisianthus |
| Delphinium | | | | Colors: A lovely array of pastel shades |
| Colors: White, pink through to blue | | | | Look: Somewhat like a rose, particularly when |
| Look: Nodding flowers along long spires. They are | | | | used in bouquets |
| quintessential cottage flowers. | | | | Uses: A great substitute for more expensive |
| Uses: Add a cottage garden, somewhat | | | | roses in your arrangements. Try using fewer |
| spontaneous look to arrangements. They add | | | | roses, then filling out with lisianthus. |
| visual height. Provide the lovely blue color that is | | | | Ranunculus |
| somewhat hard to come by. | | | | Colors: Most except for blue |
| Amaryllis | | | | Look: Similar to full petalled roses |
| Colors: White, yellow, pink, red | | | | Uses: Looks great when used alone in a bouquet |
| Look: Large, lily like blooms at the top of a long | | | | or again makes a good filler for more expensive |
| stem. They are very dramatic looking and | | | | flowers. |