15 of the Best Flowers For An Autumn Wedding

When you think of Autumn weddings, you think of rich reds, cosy oranges and those more rusty colours which are always beautiful during that season. However if that colour palette is not your thing, there’s also plenty of other lovely paler and softer coloured flowers available during that season too, that you’ll often spot through the Summer months as well.

Below we’ve rounded up some of the loveliest flowers available in Autumn to get you inspired on what will work for you best.

Cosmos

Perfect for an English summer wedding, Cosmos are essentially like big daisies and bring a pop of fun to any bouquet. They look lovely when placed with other wild flowers or grouped all together like below.

Best months: July to October

Blackberries

Blackberries bring a lovely alternative edge to a bouquet, making it feel more country in style but also quite fun. Perfect for those who wish to embrace deeper colours through their wedding flowers.

Best months: September and October

Snapdragon

Available in lots of wonderfully vibrant colours, Snapdragons are a great accompaniment to any flowers in your bouquet and are perfect when you want to embrace vibrancy.

Best months: June to October

Scabiosa

A pretty wildflower that’s usually available in white, purple and pinks, Scabiosa heads are so pretty and delicate - we especially love their little petals and soft tones.

Best months: July to September

Delphiniums

Breathtakingly pretty and a real statement, delphiniums are a dreamy flower choice. As long stems covered in lots of lovely little flowers, they’re a great option for making an impact and look fab in larger arrangements.

Best months: June and July, with a second flush of flowers in August and September

Ammi

A great choice if you’d like to add some wildness and whimsy to your wedding flowers, the classic white Ammi is a nice addition to bouquets with more fuller headed flowers.

Best months:

Dahlias

A favourite of many, Dahlias come in an absolute abundance of colours and styles so work perfectly for both soft and romantic weddings, and those weddings that embrace more pops of colour. We particularly love the pale pink and pretty ‘Cafe au Lait’ variety.

Best months: June to October

Japanese Anemone

A pretty and dainty flower, Japanese Anemone’s are really eye catching in a bouquet, especially the white ones with a darker centre. They add a touch of fun and difference to flower arrangements whilst still feeling nice and romantic.

Best months: August to October

Flowering Mint

Both wonderfully scented and soft in style, Flowering Mint comes in a lovely pastel lilac hue and are a delicate and fluffy stem that works nicely at softening your arrangements.

Best months: June to September

Roses and Garden Roses

A wedding classic, roses and their association with love and romance are always a wonderful choice for within your wedding flowers. Opt for traditional ‘All For Love’ roses or embrace more flouncy and scented options in the form of garden roses.

Best month: June but available year round

Echinacea

Available in lots of pinks, oranges and vibrant reds, Echinacea is the perfect flower to embrace if you want to bring pops of colour to your flower arrangements. Their simple style means they look lovely mingled in with all your other flower choices too.

Best months: July to September

Crab Apples

A real Autumn-y option for your flower arrangements, Crab Apples are a great addition to floral displays that really embrace the products of Autumn and those rich auburn and russet colours.

Best months: September to October

Icelandic Poppies

A cool and alternative flower, Icelandic Poppies look amazing both on their own dotted in bud vases and incorporated into larger arrangements. Their pleated petals and lovely centre are so pretty to look at and are a great addition to any bouquet.

Lavender

Both wonderfully scented and long lasting, Lavender looks great used in bunches, mingled in with other flowers or even as potted plants dotted around your venue. Their soft colour means they work with both pastel arrangement and brighter arrangements too.

Best months: May to September

Eryngiums

Great for bringing vibrancy and a bit of edge to bouquets, Eryngiums (also known generally as Thistles) look lovely with simple white and pale pink bouquets or mingled into bouquets that are more moody and autumnal in feel.

Best months: July - September