Autumn wedding bouquet for the bride: options, photos, how to make it yourself

• Color scheme of autumn bouquets
• Which flowers to choose?
• What shape should the bouquet be?
• How to decorate?

At the time of golden autumn, the bride’s image must be complemented by a bouquet of fresh flowers. Gold, orange and red bouquets look great. They decorate the holiday and make it much warmer and more comfortable. After all, an autumn wedding foreshadows long winter evenings filled with love and happiness.

Bright and colorful

A bouquet of flowers is considered the main and mandatory accessory in a bride’s image, and autumn wedding bouquets should match the style of the outfit and reflect the seasonal features of the celebration. When composing a composition in the autumn style, pay attention to the palette of shades used, the abundance of which allows you to give free rein to your feelings and show your imagination. At the same time, taking into account the specifics of the time of year, greenery in the bouquet is used in minimal quantities. But a wide variety of seasonal flowers helps to create original and unique bouquets.

When creating flower arrangements, asters, dahlias, chrysanthemums, gerberas, sunflowers, as well as traditional roses are used, but in yellow and burgundy shades. You can’t neglect other gifts that time brings: golden maple leaves, rowan and viburnum berries, hop cones, oak acorns, apples, bunches of grapes or small decorative pumpkins. If desired, they can be successfully woven into an autumn bouquet and make it interesting and unusual.

Recommendations

Perhaps the most suitable flowers for the celebration will be the following:

• Chrysanthemums;
• Gerberas;
• Dahlias;
• Asters;
• Zinnia.

Before composing your wedding bouquet, decide which shape will be most preferable. Most often, brides choose a circle or cascade. The latter is suitable for tall girls, while a round bouquet would be an excellent option for short girls. Consider other shapes - ball, Biedermeier.

Pay special attention to the selection of the colors themselves - it is better to compose them, adhering to one color palette that is in harmony with the style and outfit of the bride and groom. Autumn is a time of bright and rich colors, especially early ones, but there is no need to overuse saturation and brightness.

Many brides make their own bouquets from their favorite flowers, adding some autumn elements to them - for example, bright leaves.

Refrain from those flowers that have a strong smell - it will cause a headache, and you can simply get bored quickly. Also pay attention to the meaning of the colors you choose.

The good thing about a natural bouquet is that you can make it yourself, saving significantly on the services of professional florists.

Some wedding styles, such as country or rustic, encourage the use of homegrown plants. Daffodils, tulips, peonies, gerberas, and roses bloom beautifully in the gardens of the middle zone. Thus, the bouquet will turn out to be both budget-friendly and sincere.

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If you want to use imported flowers, be sure to consult with a florist you know to purchase a quality product. Place your order in advance, at least a month before the wedding. This way you will definitely get exactly the plants you dreamed of. Also take into account some negative nuances of a bouquet of fresh flowers:

• Fragility - not all petals will withstand numerous touches, frost, direct sunlight and drought, so carefully read the characteristics of the selected plants and, if necessary, place them in a vase immediately after the ceremonial procession and photographs.
• For a winter celebration, it is wise to choose from frost-resistant flowers, since there are quite a lot of them - carnations, tulips, ranunculus, chrysanthemums, and some types of roses.
• An important point is the smell and pollen. Some buds, for example, lilies, have a powerful aroma that will overpower your perfume and cause headaches or allergies. The same lilies are “famous” for their stamens, which can leave an orange mark on a dress.

Advice! To prevent lilies from staining your dress, remove the stamens or choose a bouquet shape that ensures pollen does not spill on the dress.

Decide what exactly you want from the composition - shape, shades, specific plants. Be sure to take into account both your own external data and the theme of the wedding. Classic celebrations love strict lines, thematic celebrations love asymmetry, cascade, and unusual execution. Tall brides should choose a larger bouquet, short brides should choose a miniature and neat one.

Before you start, prepare everything you need:

• The most important thing you will need is a well-sharpened pruning shears, because trimming the stems is necessary for any composition;
• A porta bouquet will make life easier. The floral sponge in it, of course, adds weight to the accessory, but at the same time retains moisture, which means even the most capricious peonies will not wither;
• You can’t do without durable floral wire. It will hold the leg or lid of the bouquet holder and allow you to give the composition the required shape;
• Decorative elements are no less important - paper, ribbon, fabric, and other decorative elements. You will have to secure them in a variety of ways, so have a stapler, glue and pins ready.

To work you will need:

• 9 large roses of the desired shade;
• 5 branches of spray roses a shade lighter;
• 3 sprigs of white gypsophila;
• floral wire;
• satin ribbon to match the buds;
• pruning shears or sharpened knife;
• scissors;
• transparent rhinestones;
• glue.

1. First, let's prepare the roses - cut off the thorns and all the leaves. Keep in mind that the working surface is 5 cm from the beginning of the bud, then the stem begins;
2. We arrange the flowers in a spiral, so that the buds form a circle. Large roses - in the center, then bush roses, and gypsophila along the edges;
3. When everything is ready, we tightly tie the stems with floral wire, preferably in several circles in a spiral. We cut off all stems that fall below the specified length with pruning shears;

Advice! The leg is usually made 20 cm long, but if desired, you can vary it up or down. The main thing is that the resulting accessory fits comfortably in the palm of your hand.

1. Cover the wire with satin ribbon. You can wrap the leg either entirely or only over the wire frame;
2. Glue the rhinestones onto the tape in the right places.

A rather simple, but incredibly charming bouquet of fresh flowers is ready!

With your own hands

One of the clear advantages of this time of year is the opportunity to create any autumn wedding bouquets with your own hands, and you should take advantage of this. There are a lot of design ideas. What to choose depends on personal preferences, the girl’s outfit and the style of the wedding. Some of the most commonly used plants in autumn compositions are chrysanthemums, dahlias, asters, callas, roses and sunflowers.

Bright sunflowers fit perfectly into autumn wedding bouquets - the photo below shows one of the options for how they are combined with daisies. In such a bouquet you can use almost all autumn flowers in white, purple or brown tones. This bouquet is ideal for a rustic wedding and a simple bride’s outfit.

Different shades of dahlias allow you to create amazingly beautiful and unique bridal bouquets. Plants also complement compositions of roses, asters, and gerberas. The bouquet will complement a retro look or a classic dress. Calendula and heather are two more great options that will help create a unique autumn bouquet. Both plants combine well with other flowers and suit many looks. Additionally, you can decorate the bride’s hair with a wreath of autumn flowers.

Options for decorating bridal bouquets in autumn

We often see a bride in the fall with a bouquet consisting of chrysanthemums, calla lilies, gerberas and large dahlias. Roses of different shades, sizes, and sunflowers are also used in floral arrangements, which perfectly contrast with the white wedding dress. The main difference between autumn palettes is the almost complete absence of greenery, but florists decorate wedding bouquets with dry ears of corn, dry leaves in yellow or brown shades, as well as artificial leaves, beads, rhinestones, sparkles, if you need to give the bride’s image a fabulous look.

The main thing to remember is that the autumn bouquet should not seem like a foreign object, but organically complement the style of the newlyweds. The groom's boutonniere should also be a miniature copy of the bride's wedding bouquet, so when ordering your composition from florists, do not forget about this important detail. It’s easy to create an autumn bouquet yourself if the bride has at least a little imagination. And experienced florists will be able to help with this, who will show a master class in the video:

Combination of autumn flowers and leaves

A wedding bouquet in autumn contains flowers that delight everyone with bright colors: callas, dahlias, roses with orange-red-yellow tree leaves. These shades serve as an accent against the background of the bride’s white wedding dress. Experiment with the texture and color of autumn leaves, combining what is considered incompatible - and you will get an exclusive wedding bouquet.

Rosehip branches with fruits, bunches of grapes, physalis and acorns will add original notes to autumn floristry. They will become an autumn setting, adding a special charm to flowers and dry bright leaves. Such compositions can be combined with satin ribbons in green, purple, gold or brown. A bride with a composition like this will look stunning in her wedding photos!

Mono-bouquet of different varieties of roses

Among all the flower varieties, brides prefer roses at any time of the year. These flowers are considered a luxurious decoration, so the flower catalogs of all florist shops will turn the head of any customer with the variety of their types. Mono-bouquets have become a real hit for weddings in recent years, combining shades of roses that seem incompatible at first glance: red and lavender, cream and blue, purple and blue.

Composition from natural materials

When choosing a floral arrangement for your wedding, take inspiration from nature. In autumn, summer pastel tones are replaced by bright colors, a play of contrasts and a riot of shades. Florists in autumn use a variety of herbs, twigs, berries and leaves of different colors in bouquets. Cereals look original when complemented with colored beads or shiny rhinestones.

Don’t be afraid of rich shades and thick colors; choose sunflowers, asters, chrysanthemums, decorating them with spikelets, berries, and autumn leaves. Your success will be guaranteed. Apples framed by autumn leaves and viburnum branches will not leave either guests or passers-by indifferent. A bouquet of colorful autumn leaves, complemented by a miniature pumpkin, looks especially creative and bold.

From chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums are considered one of the most versatile flowers, a bouquet of which is suitable for both a classic look and a wedding in a boho, rustic, or country style.

This plant differs not only in size, but also in colors and types.

In addition, chrysanthemums are distinguished by their ability to maintain their fresh appearance for a long time and can always be purchased at a fairly affordable price. And due to the fact that they have a light aroma, many brides prefer such flowers. But the main advantage is that autumn wedding bouquets of chrysanthemums can be combined with various inflorescences and decor.

What to use as decorations?

Swarovski crystals look good and rich; a more economical option is plastic beads, satin ribbons, and lace. However, we do not recommend going overboard with the decor - do not distract attention from the beauty of the bride herself and the flowers in the bouquet.

Berries would be appropriate - as in the photo - twigs, a small pumpkin, pears or apples - such a natural direction looks very appropriate and bright.

For berries you should try blackberries, rose hips, viburnum or rowan. Also an interesting idea is adding oak or maple leaves, acorns and chestnuts.

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With gerberas

Gerberas in many cultures are considered a flower that symbolizes wealth, success, happiness and well-being in family life. The plant is distinguished by a variety of shades that are so suitable for a rich autumn wedding: orange, red, yellow, pink and white. They also have virtually no aroma. But their main advantage is that these autumn wedding bouquets with gerberas can maintain a presentable appearance for a long time.

Blue tones

Another trend of recent years is flowers of a bluish tint. And often brides choose these autumn wedding bouquets, the blue tones of which contrast with the colors of the season and create a unique image.

Chrysanthemums, roses, asters, and gerberas are perfect for this purpose. Plants can be combined with bright yellow maple leaves and berries. If desired, the bride can choose a mono-bouquet of blue gerberas, which will become a bright detail in the bride’s outfit.

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Form

If you are determined to make an important accessory yourself, then soberly assess your capabilities.

Without any experience, you should not try to immediately repeat complex floral masterpieces, especially with expensive flowers. Start simple - with a classic circle. To create this shape, flowers are placed slightly at an angle, so that the buds create a circle and the stems create a single stem.

It is best to choose plants with straight but rather flexible stems for such compositions. However, in any case, you will have to secure the leg with floral wire. If desired, the leg can be replaced with a porta bouquet. On top we add decor carefully selected for the floral composition, outfit and style of the wedding - satin ribbon, a piece of chiffon fabric, lace.

A more complex option is a cascading composition in the form of a waterfall. For it you will need a little more time, an abundance of greenery and plants with the longest stem possible, or with a natural flowing shape, for example, orchids.

An interesting and simple to make pomander is a bouquet in the shape of a sphere, attached not to a stem, but to a ribbon. For it you will need a round floral sponge, into which you will place the buds.

Ideas

Every detail is important in the bride's image. To make the autumn bouquet look harmonious, it is important to pay attention to the following.

• Form. Popular round and flowing bouquets will visually help correct a girl’s figure.
• Compound. The color scheme of the selected plants should correspond to the palette of the festival as a whole and the specifics of the time of year.
• Aroma. The sharp and rich smell of some flowers can cause discomfort during the day for newlyweds, so it is better to avoid them.
• Symbolism. Those who believe in the meaning of flowers need to study this issue in more detail before making a bouquet.

The bride's autumn wedding bouquet is a variety of colors and room for creativity. However, floral arrangements in this style can be used not only at weddings in the autumn, but also at celebrations in rustic, retro or country style.

Irina Vasilyeva

Wedding fairy

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