We all loved the paper lanterns and paper floral pomanders that were in season last year..almost everyone had them in their weddings.  Currently, this trend is still in season but has been revamped with more unique lanterns and pomander flowers and the placement of the lanterns/pomander flowers are often designed to fit in one central cluster rather than spread out throughout the room.  I love this.

One of the BIGGEST Floral Trends of the year are to hang floral arrangements in mason jars, bubble vases and teardrop vases from trees, gazebos, etc. for ceremonies and receptions.  I love this trend because there’s something so romantic about beautiful blooms resting in floating glassware.

A similar emerging trend is to hang single flowers in tubes so that they seem to float over tabletops and space.

On the same note, centerpiece arrangements are also shifting from large and tall arrangements to a collection of mini bouquets and florals set in bubble vases.  They are just so darn cute!

Ribbon accents have also been huge this year!  Whether you drape ribbon for a photo, ceremony, dessert bar backdrop or simply string ribbon on the last row of chairs for the ceremony, it’s a delightful and vibrant touch, full of color and plain, old fun!

Happy Friday, have a wonderful Labor Day Holiday!

Photo Credits:

Row 1:  Stephanie Williams Photography

Row 2:  Binary Flips Photography via Style Me Pretty

Row 3:  Jennifer Klementti via Style Me Pretty

Row 4:  Bride Tide

Row 5:  Erin Hearts Court Photography

Row 6:  Bonnie Tsang Photography via Snippet and Ink, ft. Holly Flora

Row 7:  W. Scott Chester via Betsy White

What are the best flowers that Brides will find for the Fall Season?

Fall is a beautiful time of year, blooming with darling dahlias, hydrangeas, zinnias, lavenders, crocosmia, garden roses and sunflowers in vibrant colors.   Fall is particularly peak season for dahlias and hydrangeas so it’s great to take advantage of the different choices of colors and varieties offered.  It’s best to find flowers that thrive in the season you are getting married in because the prices are the best at that time of year.   However, you do not have to limit yourself to the flowers that grow in that season specifically.  For example, some people think peonies and tulips are not available in the Fall and only available for Spring, but that’s actually not true.  From November to January, we receive beautiful imported peonies from  New Zealand and Israel.  Imported and greenhouse tulips are available at that time as well.

What are some of the color trends that are popular with current Fall Brides?

Brides like to use colors that match the season and context.  For Fall, we always see a lot of orange, yellow, chocolate brown, burgundy and earth tones for Floral Color Choices.  Amongst those colors, orange is always a bit hit for Fall.  If you are someone who prefers monochromatic hues, orange, yellow and red make for a very nice color combination.  If you are someone who likes strong contrast in colors, complementary colors such as orange & purple may be your best choice.  If you like vibrant shades, oranges & magenta are colors to consider.

What is the current color trend for Fall 2010?

In general, orange and hints of brown are popular color choices for Fall.  However this year, Black & White is making a huge comeback!  This combination is modern, classy, sleek and fun.  Best of all, it’s versatile so you can express yourself however you want to.

What do you recommend for Brides who love the rustic/vintage theme?

For a rustic & vintage style, my first choice would be a garden rose bouquet.  There are so many color choices for Fall garden roses, and they are simply beautiful and extremely fragrant.  It is definitely the flower of choice for an Anthropologie,  “Shabby Chic”, vintage style.  Another personal favorite of mine in this motif would be a dahlia arrangement.  They are a popular Fall flower with feathery petals that are simply romantic, whimsical, and perfect for a rustic and vintage wedding.

What do you recommend for the Contemporary and Modern Bride?

For a classic & modern style, I recommend mini calla lilies & cymbidium orchids.  These simple and clean flowers create a very nice contrast when combined together, but can also be very elegant by themselves.  They are not specifically Fall flowers and can be available throughout the entire year.

Many thanks to Laura and the team at Poppy’s Petalworks for sharing with us such beautiful trends for Fall Flowers, Design and Arrangements, you can see more of Laura’s work on her website.  If you have any floral questions, please email us and Poppy’s Petalworks will be back to answer them!

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