Autumn and Winter Wedding Flowers

Autumn and winter weddings have a magic all of their own. Candlelight, cosy venues and rich, seasonal colours create an atmosphere that summer simply cannot match. With more couples choosing to marry outside the traditional summer season, there has never been a better time to plan your flowers around the colours of autumn and winter. Here is our florists' guide to seasonal wedding flowers in London.

Why choose seasonal wedding flowers?

Flowers that are in season look their best, are easier to source and often offer better value than blooms flown in from far away. They also make your wedding feel connected to the time of year, so your photographs capture the season as well as the day.

Autumn wedding flower ideas

Autumn is all about warmth and richness. Think deep burgundy, burnt orange, dusky pink and golden yellow, with plenty of texture.

• Dahlias: at their best in early autumn, with full, layered blooms in almost every colour.
• Garden roses: in rich, warm shades, from dusky pink to deep red.
• Hydrangeas: their colours deepen beautifully as the season goes on.
• Chrysanthemums: far more elegant than their reputation, especially in rusty and copper tones.
• Berries and foliage: rose hips, seed heads, eucalyptus and copper beech for texture and movement.

Winter wedding flower ideas

Winter weddings call for a more elegant palette: crisp whites, silvery greens, deep reds and touches of gold.

• Amaryllis: large, dramatic blooms in white or deep red.
• Anemones: white petals with a dark centre for a striking, modern look.
• Hellebores: sometimes called the Christmas rose, with soft, nodding flowers.
• Ranunculus: available from late winter, with delicate, rose-like layers.
• Seasonal greenery: silvery eucalyptus, pine and red ilex berries for a festive touch.

Ideas for every part of your day

• Bridal bouquets: a loose, garden-style bouquet with trailing foliage suits autumn, while a rounder bouquet of white roses and anemones feels perfect for winter.
• Buttonholes and corsages: a single rose or ranunculus with a sprig of eucalyptus or a few berries ties the wedding party together.
• Flower crowns: dried flowers make lovely autumn crowns, as they hold their shape all day.
• Venue flowers: long table runners of foliage and candles create a warm, intimate feel for evening receptions.

Practical tips for autumn and winter weddings

• Book your florist early, as popular dates, especially in December, fill up quickly.
• Plan for shorter days. Candles and warm lighting make seasonal flowers glow in photographs.
• Think about the weather. Hardy flowers and foliage cope better with cold, wind and rain during outdoor photographs.
• Ask what will be in season on your date, as availability changes from month to month.

Your wedding flowers by Clapham Flowers

At Clapham Flowers, we have been creating flowers for South London since 2002. We provide bridal bouquets, bridesmaid bouquets, buttonholes, corsages, flower crowns and venue decorations, for intimate weddings and large celebrations alike. Every wedding starts with a consultation, where we talk through your ideas, your budget and which flowers will be in season, and help you create a personal mood board, from the first ideas to the finishing touches.

To start planning, visit our wedding flowers page or send us a wedding enquiry. Looking for summer inspiration too? Read our guide to summer wedding flowers.