Match your wedding flowers to your season
The month you marry can make a real impact on your choice of wedding flowers in terms of what’s in season and which blooms you can afford as a result.
For autumn weddings, here’s our guide to autumn flowers to help you decide which blooms are right for you:
Acacia — also known as Mimosa. Tiny yellow flowers.
Alstroemeria — also known as a Peruvian Lily. Popular and long lasting.
Amaryllis — large, trumpet-shaped flowers.
Anemone — delicate flowers available in various colours.
Anthurium — waxy looking, exotic flowers.
Aster — also known as a Michaelmas Daisy. Daisy-like flowers.
Bouvardia — clusters of small, tubular flowers.
Calla Lily — Striking lilies. Available in white and other colours. Not all colours are available throughout the year.
Carnation — long-lasting and wonderful for using on their own in pomanders.
Cattleya orchid — large, brightly coloured orchids.
Celosia — crinkled flowers. Different varieties are available.
Chrysanthemum — large, showy flowers.
Cymbidium orchid — striking, with many flowers on each stem.
Dahlia — dramatic round flowers.
Delphinium — tall flower spikes.
Echinops — globe-shaped, prickly blue flower.
Euphorbia — curving stems with a lot of tiny flowers. Various colours.
Freesia — highly scented flowers in various colours.
Gerbera — contemporary, daisy-like flower in various colours.
Gladiolus — traditional flower used in large arrangements. Miniature varieties are also available.
Gloriosa — dramatic yellow and cerise flower. A type of lily.
Gypsophila — tiny white flowers. Perfect as a filler or used on its own.
Hydrangea — enormous flowerheads in various colours.
Hypericum — the berries are a popular autumnal filler.
Iris — popular, but relatively short-lived.
Lilac — popular with a lovely, strong scent.
Lily — lilies are available throughout the year, but not in all colours.
Lisianthus — popular and available in various colours.
Marigold — daisy-like flower.
Nerine — clusters of delicate flowers.
Oncidium orchid — small yellow flowers along the stems.
Phalaenopsis orchid — large, striking orchids. Wonderful for bouquets.
Phlox — popular country garden flower.
Rose — needs no explanation! Available in almost every colour.
Stephanotis — individual white, waxy flowers. Makes wonderful buttonholes and bouquets.
Sunflower — striking flower usually in yellow.
Find ideas for your flowers and bouquets in Inspirations and Articles and find your florist in the Wedding Directory.
Read all our articles discussing autumn wedding ideas.
