Comments on: What flowers are available for a fall wedding?

By: acksherly

acksherly — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:35:59 +0000

Mums!!!
Magnolia branches w/leaves are SO decorative on arches and on tables as centerpieces. Shine the leaves with baby oil.
Ivy is lovely too. You can work that around anything. Ferns are nice (you can rent those from most nurseries)…and ofcourse roses. Holly branches with the red berries, maybe?
You dont always have to decorate with flowers. You can use fruit in baskets or bowls ….or potpouri…ribbons, bows…. borrow things like statues or pictures on an easel….use your imagination.
I am sure that you and your girlfriends will come up with some awesome ideas….and I am sure that your wedding will be lovely no matter what! Best wishes!
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By: Judy B

Judy B — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:02:59 +0000

Where do you live? Where I live there is snow on the ground by late October and we would be decorating with pumpkins, corn stalks, straw bales, dogwood branches and pine branches.

Usually the only potted plants in late autumn are mums, asters, ornamental kale. You may have to buy them earlier though, not likely to be many left in garden stores by late October.

Branches, dried flowers (teasel, cattails, milkweed and other weeds), dried grasses, rose hips, evergreen branches in terra cotta pots or other containers can be interesting and dried "weeds" from natural areas or from your uncut perennials are free. You can spray paint some of the branches and add glitter for colour.
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By: Mawia

Mawia — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:26:59 +0000

Flowering Kale or Cabbage is showy and can stand frost. Fall mums are great and so are gourds and pumpkins.
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By: fluffernut

fluffernut — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:21:59 +0000

Sometimes you can rent plants. Contact an interior plant design and maintenance business to see if they could supply plants for the wedding. That way you wouldn’t have to worry about delivery and pick up.

Something caught my eye…."dormant"…how dormant? My horror would be getting nursery plants only to have them killed by late season cold weather. Plus you have more than enough to worry about with the other wedding plans, don’ t take this one on as well.

Go to a florist and talk with them. Could be two nice arrangements ……maybe on pedestals flanking the bride and groom will be sufficient. Be careful with flower selection…..roses are more expensive than carnations and mums. Forget lilies. You can get an idea on flower prices on various web sites for wholesale flowers.

Ribbons and bows elsewhere and maybe something where people enter the garden…….?

Shop around for florists, they vary in their creativity.
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By: godivalover1

godivalover1 — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:49:59 +0000

Besides the usual mums, cone flowers, and sedum, consider inexpensive ornamental grasses. Grasses are a great way to use large amounts of space (like for outdoor events), they coordinate with other styles of flowers beautifully, and can be gotten at any big store (Home Depot, Lowe’s), nursery center, or most florist shops. Some of my favorites are Maiden hair grasses, Purple fountain grass, and Zebra grass. Also, don’t forget Asparagus ferns, which are light and airy looking, inexpensive, can be found everywhere, and go with everything.

Good luck and God bless!
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Certified garden specialist

By: audrey_d

audrey_d — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:11:59 +0000

Chrysanthemum. Beautiful and very showy. they came in all colors but the fall colored ones are most beautiful and make wonderful arrangements
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By: hortmom121

hortmom121 — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:44:59 +0000

This challenge might actually give you an opportunity to liven up your landscape permanently, or to have your decor do double duty – you could give your potted plants as wedding favors to your guests!

Don’t know your location, but some great choices in the Upper Midwest may include Autumn Joy Sedum, Burning Bush, Black-Eyed Susan, Purple Coneflower. Some of these may actually be starting to fade by that late date, but check with a local garden center for more options. Talk to an independent, not a big box, because they’ll have more knowledgeable staff.

Once you figure out what to use, reserve plants with a deposit, so you don’t have to spend several weeks caring for them before the big day.
Good luck!
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Check out this database of plants, for descriptions for some those I mentioned.
http://web1.msue.msu.edu/imp/modzz/masterzz.html

By: willcinovid

willcinovid — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:54:59 +0000

If you’re in North America, the California Cut Flower Commission lists product availability for the major fresh cut flowers. I’d use that as a guide, then contact your local florist for the arrangements. Most florists can work with any budget and they would likely be cheaper than buying potted plants out of season. Congratulations and good luck!
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Seasonal availibility California Cut Flower Commission: http://www.ccfc.org/encyclopedia.html