"Wedding centerpiece of garden roses, crab apple, fall foliage, wild grass, eucalyptus, lamb's ear, coxcomb, and blushing bride protea by Honey of a Thousand Flowers" --Source
The autumn season is known for whimsical falling leaves, pumpkins, and cozy clothes. This is the time of year where most plants are either dying or being harvested, so what are we supposed to do about floral arrangements? The secret about some of the most beautiful floral arrangements is: not all of it has to even be floral. Autumn is a perfect time to get creative with your decorating. There are so many hidden opportunities that are waiting to be discovered.
Where to begin?
Start with a color palette. There are many you can find on the internet, or in any paint store. If you want to make your own, make sure the colors all look good together. Keep an open mind, many colors can be used for a fall color palette, but pay close attention to which shades that will fit best. Stay closer to muted, earth, and jewel tones rather than loud, neon shades.
Accessories and Details
There's always a rustic, earthy presence in the air this time of year and it's important to capture that to some degree. For example: If you are using these floral arrangements for a fall wedding and you decide you want the color scheme to be mostly white. White isn't a color associated with fall, but you still want both of those things to be a part of the theme for the wedding. Take your white flowers, and put them in a white pumpkin vase. This way, you have both the color and the theme. Other options could range from whicker baskets and rustic tin flower pots to twine and burlap. Using dried flowers is even an option, especially in wreaths.
(Not) Florals
As mentioned above, not everything in your arrangement has to be flowers. This is the fun part about autumn. We also mentioned pumpkins above, but it doesn't stop there. Anything having to do with harvest or the time of year in general can be useful. Leaves, wheats, grasses, berries, feathers, and even decorative antlers can all add a unique flair while communicating the fall theme.
If you're looking for inspiration, follow us on Pinterest, where we have a board set up with other helpful images and tips. Happy decorating!
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