The Best Fall Wedding Flowers (NY, NJ, PA)
Looking for some of the best fall flowers for a wedding in the New York / New Jersey area? Here are some of our favorites:
-Dahlias
- Local Hydrangea
- Marigolds
- Zinnias
- Ranunculus
-Roses
-Hanging Amaranthus
-Queen Anne’s Lace
-Scabiosa Pod
-Lisianthius
-Sea Oats
- Jewels of Opar
-Toad Lilly
-Football Mums
-Nandina
-Echinea Pods
- and much more!
In this post, we’re sharing our 15 favorite fall wedding flowers that bring beauty, texture, and seasonal charm to any design. Whether you're envisioning a moody, dramatic look or a soft and elegant aesthetic, these blooms will help set the perfect tone for your fall wedding!
All photos featured below are from real Strange Vine weddings from the fall season. We hope the below photos give plenty of inspiration for your fall wedding in New Jersey, or New York. Please remember this list is for inspiration purposes only. Floral availability can vary widely within the season (mid August- October) due to nature and other world wide factors. We will always guide our designs towards what is in season, and substitute as necessary to achieve your overall desired look.
Dahlias are the best fall flowers for any wedding or event! Blooming locally and in an abundant variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, no fall wedding is complete without even a few!
Photo by Daniel Bergin
Local Hydrangea is a premium product that adds instant autumn vibes. It transitions from a creamy white into a deep pink by fall, and thrives in our larger floral installations.
Photo by Tanya Salazar
Marigolds are a great flower for your fall wedding. Coming in shades of gold, yellow, and orange, they bring a bright playful pop to the design.
Photo by Patel Creative
Zinnias are in their peak in late summer / early fall and come in a variety of colors. We especially love mini zinnias that add a perfect pop of color.
Photo by The Fox & The Hare
Ranunculus is a strong fall wedding flower. Their heavy petalled heads and thin stems work beautifully in any design. Plus they come in great fall colors ranging from peachy orange to deep black.
Photo by Mountain Peak Studios
Roses come in a variety our favorite fall colors, from a sienna-pink Moab rose, to a golden-yellow Honey Mustard rose, or even a brown Symbol rose. Small spray Rose accents work perfectly in the bouquets and boutonnieres, while the larger head varieties shine in the larger design, like a wedding ceremony.
Photo by Bridget Badore
Hanging Amaranthus brings a distinct architectural style with its hanging silhouette. Available in burgundy or green, they work best incorporate into larger designs, or a statement bouquet.
Photo by Elizabeth Uccello
Queen Anne’s Lace brings such organic and textural feel to fall designs, while coming in a deep chocolate or white color.
Photo by Natalia Wajda
Scabiosa Pods are a neutral grey in color and accent other fall blooms beautifully.
Photo By Averie Ann
Lisianthius is a year-round favorite, and we especially love the terracotta brown and mauve colored ones for fall. Smaller blooms work excellent in bouttonnierres.
Photo by The Fox & The Hare
Sea Oats are a golden-hued, tall local element that adds textural bounce in bouquets, budvases, or even ground arrangements.
Photo by Longbrook Photography
Jewels of Opar is another small textural accent in a burgundy color. Its thin stem and airy texture adds that special accent.
Photo by The Fox & The Hare
Toad Lilly is a small lilly bloom the grows locally in the autumn months. It is speckled in muted grey - purple tones, and is our favorite unique accent in bouquets and centerpieces when available.
Photo by Meghan Burke Photography
Football Mums can be an underrated fall beauty. Their tall hardy stems and range of bronze and burgundy tones can really elevate large scale designs with the perfect autumn shade.
Photo by Mountain Peak Studios
And while this could be a category all in it’s own, no fall flower list is complete with mentioning the Fall Foliage available this time of year. Whether it is Bittersweet vines popping with berries, or Nandina that has turned the perfect shade of burgundy, fall has some of the best branches and foliage that elevates every design.
Photo by Cheyanna De Nicola Photography
Fall / Autumn Favorite Flowers Conclusion
Fall floral season is best defined by two elements:
A ton of different textures
Dahlias
And although technically there is a bit more to it than that, dahlias are the main focal showstopper of fall, thriving in August - October. With a large varitey of sizes, shapes, and colors, there is a dahlia for every part of your wedding. Ranunculus, roses, and marigolds are our other favorite focal flowers that create a large impact.
Fall flower season also has no shortage of those extra special textural accents that elevate every wedding design. And while this list is in no way complete, these are just a few of the best blooms that make the fall flower season distinctly unique here in New Jersey.
Please remember this list is for inspiration purposes only. Floral availability can vary widely within the season (mid August- October) due to nature and other world wide factors. We will always guide our designs towards what is in season, and substitute as necessary to achieve your overall desired look.
Planning a fall wedding? Let’s create something beautiful together! Contact us today to start designing your perfect floral story.
