There is one main reason they are my favorites: dahlias.
They come in so many colors, shapes, and sizes. Plus they are putting on a colorful show when most flowers are done for the season. The first time I planted a bed of dahlias, I wasn’t sure about them. They had some blooms during the Summer, but not many. So, I kinda forgot about them. Until October. Going down the road to the barn one day, I noticed they were in full bloom! White, orange, blush, maroon – so much color. And they just kept blooming! That was when I first fell in love with dahlias and decided to plant more.
“A flower does not use words to announce its arrival to the world; it just blooms." – Matshona Dhliwayo
So, how do you use dahlias (and other flowers) to make the most of your Fall wedding flowers? We're answering some top questions below.
What flowers are good for autumn weddings? Thankfully, dahlias are in full season for Fall. There are some dahlias available through shipping, but most need to be purchased locally for the best quality. Dahlias do grow well in North Georgia (I highly recommend adding a few to your personal garden).
Check out tips on growing Dahlias in North GA here: https://www.pleasantunionfarm.com/blog/growing-dahlias-in-north-georgia
Learn more about local flowers for your wedding here: https://www.pleasantunionfarm.com/blog/best-local-flowers-for-your-north-georgia-wedding
What flowers are good for Fall bouquets? The bride’s bouquet is the most photographed flower arrangement of a wedding. Plus there are many options to preserve your bouquet. Start there when choosing the style and colors for your wedding flowers. Don’t worry, you don’t have to know exactly what you want. Find photos of colors and styles you like to share with your florist. They will ask questions to figure out the perfect style for you along with suggestions for the best flowers to use in the Fall. Here are a few of our favorite Fall bouquets. (And, yes, it was almost impossible to narrow it down…)
If you love lighter colors like white, cream or blush, adding a touch of dark flowers makes it Fall-worthy.
See more like this here: https://www.pleasantunionfarm.com/blog/ashley-and-nick-wedding
Embracing darker colors like maroon or orange is a perfect complement to Fall leaves.
Classic white with greenery is a beautiful choice year round.
What are some Fall centerpiece ideas?
There are so many beautiful and unique centerpiece ideas for Fall. These bring color into the reception and dinner space. Bonus if you choose a Meadow Style arrangement (pictured below) that can be used both as ceremony aisle décor and moved into the reception later!
How do you decorate for a Fall wedding on a budget?
If you’re like me, you could easily go overboard on a flower budget. Flowers on the arbor, flowers on the tables, flowers from the ceiling, flowers on the stair rail, flowers in your hair… Oh, and have you seen the Welcome signs with flower boxes? See? Definitely overboard. For most of us, our flower dreams are bigger than our budget. So how do you manage your budget?
Although, there is something dreamy and bridal about hair flowers.
"She wore flowers in her hair and carried magic secrets in her eyes." – Arundhati Roy
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