25 Inspired Bridal Bouquet Ideas for Fall
These are far more chic than your standard blush blooms.
When it comes to flowers for your fall wedding, think outside the box—bouquets for these months don't necessarily have to include a warm color palette and autumn leaves. With that said, seasonality is part and parcel of your wedding feeling luxe. Embrace the blooms thriving during this time of year (think ranunculus over peonies) and don't be afraid to incorporate color, even if the palette is a departure from the season's tawny standards.
To help inspire your bridal bouquet for the autumn months, here are 25 of our favorites from some of the country's top florists. Expert tip: Don't be literal when looking at floral inspiration; the gesture of a vine, the color palette of a clutch, or the shape of a nosegay could be something worth showing to your florist even if the bouquet in its entirety isn't something you want to steal for your walk down the aisle.
Painterly Pinks
Shades of warm pink, patinaed purple, and soft coral don't inherently feel like fall; but paired with leafy greens, muted hues, and a gown with an autumnal edge, you've got a bouquet of blooms that are apropos for the season.
Bouquet by Ariella Chezar
Complimentary Colors
Not a fan of multi-color clutches? Adding two tones that sit opposite from one another on the color wheel (think yellows and purple shades) to an otherwise all-ivory palette packs a major punch. Case in point: this bouquet from a workshop with Joy Proctor by Bows +Arrows Flowers. Expert tip: Don't micromanage your florists, you hired them for a reason. With a two-tone bouquet like this, you'll need to rely on their deep knowledge of color theory to ensure that your bouquet feels natural as it flows from one shade to the next, rather than polka-dotted or split-screened.
Wispy Branches
Pops of autumnal orange, peach, or shades of ochre will make any arrangement feel fresh for fall–especially when done in a free-flowing design that cascades from the main bunch of blooms. In case you were searching for the correct terminology to explain this look to your floral designer, ask for gestural branches and asymmetry; trust us, they'll get you.
Bouquet by Flower Wild
Countryside Chic
Opt for freshly-picked flowers and foliage that feel culled from the countryside for a look that is rustic, yet original.
Bouquet by Saipua
Fall Foliage
Yes, jewel tones work for both winter and fall. Incorporate fall leaves and greenery to a full bunch of rich reds and blush toned blooms for a bouquet that is beautiful and completely of the season. Complete with harvest brown ribbons to match your surroundings for a look that is as timely as it is elegant.
Bouquet by Yonder House
Autumnal Oranges
For a medium-sized bouquet, which feels traditional in both size and structure, opt for an arrangement that is a bit less contained. Stay away from anything bulbous, no flowers feel naturally arranged when composed in a full circle. Flowers are natural, after all, and arranging them in a more organic, wild manner can give your look more life and vibrance.
Bouquet by Putnam & Putnam
Romantic Reds
Go for a drama with wild blooms and vines that work together to feel cohesive, but not overly put together.
Bouquet by Jenya Flowers
Peach & Plum
These colors may seem spring-y, but with touches of greenery and deep, rich oxblood to boot, they feel undeniably seasonal. Accentuate with hints of buttercup for a picturesque palette that feels evocative of an autumn sunset.
Bouquet by Wild Bloom Floral
Jewel Tones
Take spring and summer's soft pink palettes and punctuate them with a rich, luxe emerald that feels inspired by the Irish countryside. This look is undeniably romantic, and could suit a wedding in any season, but for fall it feels fresh.
Bouquet by Wild Bloom Floral
Modern Minimalism
A bouquet shouldn't cover you up, or hide your dress. Opt for a mini floral arrangement of your favorite flowers that speaks to your minimalist vibe. In this case: less really is more.
Bouquet by Jenya Flowers
Mixed Berries
Blush, blush, blush—let's be honest, we've seen too much of this far-too-popular bridal hue. If you're opting for it, do it a little differently. Stems of wild berries, in shades of white, cream, and red give texture and personalty to a bouquet in muted blush and greenery.
Bouquet by Lambert Floral Studio
Bright Blooms
Who said orange and yellow can't work together? And that brights are just for the summer months? Pair a range of warm brights with crisp white, oatmeal, beige, (or blush) for a look that bucks convention and feels festive.
Bouquet by Lambert Floral Studio
Honey Hues
Warm tones of honey and butter-colored flowers pair perfectly with metallics and fresh autumn greenery. The look feels even more fashion-forward when paired with a non-traditional wedding gown, like this dusty nude look by Gabriela Hearst.
Bouquet by Doan of A.P
Size Matters
If you're looking to make a statement–go bold. Choose an abundant, overflowing, and voluminous bouquet that guests are sure to be inspired by and obsessed with. Bouquets of this size are best paired with a simple gown. Expert tip: bouquets of this scale are as heavy as they look—if not heavier—you've been warned...
Bouquet by Maxine Owens
Flowers & Feathers
In the season where birds are molting in preparation for winter, adding foraged feathers will give your florals an even-more organic feel. And when it comes to adding feathers to a bouquet, do so with plumes in patterned browns (or the tones of your florals) that fit in seamlessly to your clutch. The goal here is to add depth, dimension, and interest—not make a huge statement.
Bouquet by Mindy Rice Design
Muted Mood
The richest tones feel right this time of year–especially when used to elevate a more rustic setting, add a darker edge to break up an all-white look, or subdue a more glamorous, over-the-top affair.
Bouquet by Moon Canyon
Bold Buds
Fall's muted hues are no reason to abandon color. Let a warm-weather destination (like Portugal, Mexico, or Hawaii) subtly inspire your color-rich palette to consistently call back to the same bold tones, and avoid your decor looking contrived or overwrought.
Bouquet by Poppies & Posies
Mod Moment
A crisp black and white palette goes high contrast when paired with sleek, dark greenery and a touch of cream. This modern moment is suitable for any season, but works well with pre-winter weather's leafy greens.
Bouquet by Putnam & Putnam
Green & White
Keep it classic and let the greenery do all the work. A monochrome palette that's flowerless is great for winter too, but looks natural and chic come fall.
Bouquet by Sidra Forman
Field of Flowers
Embrace your inner fashion fairy nymph and opt for a bouquet that speaks to your romantic side—think light pink and peach blooms, deep greenery, and field flowers that give texture and are not your basic blooms. This look is best paired with lace, easy hair, and an easy silhouette.
Bouquet by Maxine Owens
Heather Hall is a weddings, fashion, and lifestyle writer and editor. Her career in weddings began at The Knot, where she worked as a bridal fashion editor. She then worked as a PR Manager at Amsale, a bridal design house, before starting her own events and digital marketing business. She has been featured on Today.com, MSN.com, Yahoo.com, Racked.com, Huffington Post, Verily Magazine, and Style Me Pretty. Heather loves music, travel, and practicing yoga. In her spare time she's typically researching the next fun workout class to try, or finding a new concert to attend. Her latest goal: become a DJ.
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