Fall Flowers

Autumn Centerpieces – Make and Order Floral Displays

© Tricia Edgar

Sep 9, 2009
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Make or choose autumn floral displays and centerpieces for Thanksgiving flowers or for a fall wedding or birthday.

Looking for ideas for autumn flowers and bouquets? Whether they are for Thanksgiving or for a special autumn birthday or wedding, here are some ideas for centerpieces and floral arrangements that will create a beautiful backdrop for a fall celebratory feast!

Fall Floral Displays: Use Autumn Colors of Orange, Yellow, Red and Brown

Fall is a gorgeous time of year. The leaves are changing colors and there are so many beautiful flowers ready in the garden.

  • Sunflowers: Small sunflowers are lovely as a flower arrangement with additions of orange and red accent flowers. Larger sunflowers are a stunning center of a flower arrangement.
  • Carnations: Carnations come in a multitude of colors. Use a rainbow of autumn colors as the central part of a flower arrangement
  • Daisies: Daisies come in many more colors than the traditional white, although white daisies integrate well into a display of oranges and reds. Choose yellow and red daisies to add a childlike and fun aspect to a flower arrangement or centerpiece.
  • Lilies: Lilies are lush and showy flowers that come in orange and yellow tones. Use these as the center of a floral arrangement.
  • Roses: Roses are perfect for a fall wedding! Choose yellow roses, white with orange tones, or antique white to complement other fall colors in the display.

Integrate Natural Fall Finds Into Floral Bouquets and Centerpieces

For those who like to make fall floral arrangements and centerpieces, integrating natural items can enhance a bouquet. Consider creating a bouquet or centerpiece that integrates these natural items:

  • Autumn leaves: Maple, magnolia, and oak leaves are particularly striking in their fall colors. Add leaves to a fall flower arrangement.
  • Acorns and other nuts: Horse chestnuts make beautiful bases for a centerpiece, while oak leaves with acorns add a distinctive fall feel to a floral display.
  • Pine cones: Use cones from a real pine tree. These sturdy cones look beautiful at the base of a Thanksgiving centerpiece.
  • Moss: Thick green moss is pretty and good at hiding the bottom of a floral centerpiece.
  • Bark: Use bark as the bottom of a centerpiece or use it to adorn the bottom of a terra cotta pot full of flowers.

Buying Autumn Flowers Online

For customers in the United States, the Floral Yellow Pages provides a guide to florists throughout the USA. Florist Finding has a directory of European florists. Florists have bouquets and centerpieces designed specifically for fall, fall weddings, and American and Canadian Thanksgiving. Many offer same day delivery.

While fall is a season of endings, the flowers and natural items available for display are outstanding. Choose a fall bouquet to grace a seasonal table.


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