Wedding Flowers in Season in October

Roses are not the only flower that blooms in October.

Fall is the season of falling leaves and turning foliage. Flowers in season in October offer classic wedding colors like white, pink and red and warm fall colors like orange, deep reds and brown. Couples desiring fresh bouquets and floral arrangements for a wedding, should choose flowers in-bloom during fall months. Fresh and dried fruits accompany fall flowers in many weddings.

Pink, Purple and Blue

Asters bloom in beautiful pink.

Asters are daisy-like flowers with a bright or dark yellow center. Fall colors typically include white and pink, but the flower blooms in pink, purple and blue.

Statice is a bright purple flower best for complimenting other flowers in a wedding bouquet or centerpiece. The small bloom can be gathered and bound to create a tight bouquet with long, green stems.

Gerber daisies bloom in a variety of colors, including pink, red, orange and white. Blooms are wide and flat. Gerber daisies are best used as a complimentary flower.

Red, Orange and Yellow

Sunflowers bloom from summer to late fall.

Chrysanthemums have tight petals similar to small zinnias. Fall colors include orange, dark yellow and red. Chrysanthemum petals may be multi-colored.

Zinnia blooms grow in various sizes and shapes. Some zinnia varieties produce daisy-like blooms. Other varieties look more like a chrysanthemum. Single and multi-colored blooms are common in fall.

Marigolds bloom in red, orange and yellow with tight petals forming a spherical shape. Blooms pair well with zinnias, roses and chrysanthemums.

Sunflowers bloom throughout October. Blooms vary in size from the very small to very large. Small and medium blooms are best for wedding bouquets and centerpieces.

White

Dahlia blooms are often multi-colored.

Roses bloom in multiple colors throughout the fall. White roses grow with tight or loose blooms. Rose buds, picked early, compliment other flower species. Roses are also available in other colors like yellow, red and pink.

Dahlia blooms are full and stuffed with smaller petals. Some petals take on a conical shape, while other lay flat. Many dahlia varieties bloom in multiple colors, like red and white or pink and white.

Green

Greenery in a wedding bouquet tends to be darker for fall weddings. Dried leaves, stems and grasses compliment fall wedding colors. Some dried leaves offer traces of color to compliment the wedding theme. Dried or artificial grape leaves work well.

Artificial Fruits

Artificial fruits pair well with October wedding flowers, adding a boost of deep fall color. Apples and berries work with wedding bouquets. Grapes, oranges and pears compliment centerpieces.

References

• WNC Bride: Wedding Flowers by Season