Seasonal UK Autumn Wedding Flowers & Bouquet Ideas

When it comes to wedding planning, choosing wedding flowers has to be one of the most wonderful of to-dos.

But I know what you are thinking, when it comes to choosing your UK autumn wedding flowers, there is so much choice. And where to even begin in making flower choices?

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Seasonal Autumn Wedding Flower Inspiration

So just how do you choose your wedding flowers if you are marrying in the UK autumn months of September, October or November? Allow me to share some of the seasonal flowers available in the UK, from early autumn, right through to late autumn to help pick your dream florals.

Do note though, that flower blooming time changes. Every year availability and timing of wedding flowers change due to the weather. So be sure to keep in mind that you may need to be flexible and work in cohesion with your wedding florist to ensure your dream blooms become reality.

Another tip is to remember that some flower breeds have a vast range of species that vary wildly in colour, shape and size.

Autumn Wedding Bouquet Recipes

Before we deep dive into different autumn flower choices, let’s take a look at some gorgeous autumn bouquet inspiration, shall we? Complete with flower recipes too.

UK Autumn Wedding Flowers

Now you have some great bridal bouquet ideas for the season, let’s take a closer look at the different flower varieties on offer as well as how gorgeous they look. Swoon!

Dahlias

These show-stopping autumn blooms are available in many different colours, sizes and shapes, which means you’ll be hard-pressed not to find one you adore.

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Sunflowers

Bright, sunny and happy, the sunflower bouquet is a classic autumnal flower choice. Not just available in yellow, they come in orange and red tones as well as differing sizes.

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Celosia Cockscomb

The Celosia Cockscomb brings an unusual texture to autumn flower arrangements which may work perfectly if you are looking for something a little more unusual.

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Rudbeckia

For a spot of daisy-like blooms in your bouquet, how about Rudbeckia? Their bright yellow petals and striking shape make for a great addition.

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Amaranthus

Amaranthus are perfect for adding length and drape to an autumn wedding flower arrangement. Ideal for added drama!

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Pincushion

It’s easy to see how these orange and yellow vibrant autumn blooms get their name ‘Pincushion‘ with their unusual texture and pin-like stems.

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Chinese Lanterns

Could these just be the ultimate autumn wedding flower? Chinese Lanterns look so similar to pumpkins, the vegetable of the season!

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Astrantia

These red gems of a stem are perfect for adding in between larger statement wedding flowers. They add volume and shape with their sharp petals.

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Wax Flower

Wax Flowers are one of the most delicate autumn flowers, perfect for wedding arrangements and available in pinks and whites.

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Verbena

The colour of Verbena is like ultraviolet, you have to see it in real life to really see the vivid beauty of this autumn bloom.

Sedum

You can see the autumnal Sedum below open in pink and closed in burgundy. It’s a perfect bouquet filler for seasonal, local autumn weddings.

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Clematis

There are lots of varieties of clematis but typically they have a beautiful starry shape. Below are some examples of a purple variety, so pretty!

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Autumn Wedding Flowers By Month

Below is a guide as to when to generally expect flowers to bloom in the UK months of September, October and November. Of course, this could vary but should give you a good idea of seasonality.

September Wedding Flowers

September is an amazing month for autumn wedding flowers, here are some of the blooms that you can expect to be available for your day:

• Dahlias
• Sunflowers
• Celosia
• Amaranthus
• Pincushion
• Astrantia
• Hydrangea
• Lily
• Aster
• Anemones
• Sea Holly
• Waxflower
• Bells of Ireland
• Coreopsis
• Verbena
• Sedum

October Wedding Flowers

For October weddings, there are so many gorgeous flowers in season such as:

• Chinese Lanterns
• Snow Berries
• Craspedia
• Viburnum Berries
• Astilbe
• Rudbeckia
• Cosmos
• Zinnia

November Wedding Flowers

If your wedding date falls in the late autumn, there are some late bloomers around:

• Clematis
• Nerines
• Hesperantha
• Grasses (Pampas & Ornamental)
• Spindle Tree
• Alstroemerias
• Chrysanthemum

Other Ideas For Your Flower Arrangements

Don’t forget that it’s not just flowers and foliage that look great in autumn flowers, think about adding:

• Pinecones
• Pumpkins
• Fruit
• Feathers
• Vegetables

Further Reading

• Seasonal Summer UK Wedding Flower Ideas
• How Much Do Wedding Flowers Cost?
• Wedding Cake Alternatives
• 52 Autumn Wedding Cake Ideas
• Autumn Wedding Colour Ideas