Fall & Winter Wedding Flowers: What's in Season (and What Preserves Beautifully)
Updated: Oct 1
Fall and winter are some of the most beautiful seasons to get married in New England. The light is golden, the colors are rich, and the flowers have a depth that summer blooms can't match.
Whether your wedding is a few weeks away or you're dreaming about next year, here are the flowers in season, how to use them, and which ones look stunning pressed and framed after the wedding.
Fall wedding flowers (September through November)
Dahlias. The star of early fall. Café au lait, burgundy and peach dahlias are everywhere in September and October.
Garden roses. Soft, layered and romantic, in shades from blush to terracotta.
Chrysanthemums. Spider mums and football mums are having a moment in modern, sculptural bouquets.
Marigolds and zinnias. Warm oranges and golds for a late-summer or harvest feel.
Amaranthus. Trailing burgundy or green tassels that add movement.
Celosia. Velvety texture in deep reds and rust.
Foliage and branches. Oak leaves, dried grasses, seeded eucalyptus and berries tie a fall bouquet to the season outside.
Winter wedding flowers (December through February)
Ranunculus. Tissue-thin petals in white, blush and deep red.
Anemones. White with a dark center, a winter classic.
Hellebores. Also called Christmas roses, in soft green, blush and plum.
Amaryllis. Big, dramatic blooms in red or white.
Calla lilies. Elegant and sculptural, perfect for black-tie winter weddings.
Evergreens and berries. Cedar, pine, juniper and winterberry bring texture and a little holiday sparkle.
Planning a December wedding? See our guide to Christmas and New Year's Eve wedding flowers for holiday bouquet palettes and ideas.
Colors for fall and winter 2026–2027
Deep burgundy, rust, butter yellow and olive lead the fall palette. For winter, think white on white, deep red and evergreen, or moody plum and chocolate. See more in our 2026 wedding flower trends.
Which fall and winter flowers press beautifully
Fall and winter bouquets are some of our favorites to preserve at ADONIA Studios. Rich, saturated colors like burgundy, rust and deep red hold up well through pressing, and textured foliage and grasses add depth to the finished frame.
Press beautifully: garden roses, ranunculus, anemones, hellebores, spray roses, ferns, eucalyptus and most foliage.
Need extra care: very thick or waxy flowers like large dahlias, calla lilies and amaryllis. Let your preservation artist know what's in your bouquet when you book so they can plan for it.
Berries and branches: berries don't press, but branches, leaves and seed pods often can be worked into the composition.
Caring for a fall or winter bouquet the day after
Cooler weather is good news for your flowers, but indoor heat isn't. After the wedding, keep your bouquet in fresh water somewhere cool, away from radiators, fireplaces and heating vents. Get it to your preservation artist within a day or two. Our day-after care guide walks through every step.
Frequently asked questions
What flowers are in season for a fall wedding?
Dahlias, garden roses, chrysanthemums, marigolds, zinnias, amaranthus and celosia, plus foliage, grasses and berries.
What flowers are in season for a winter wedding?
Ranunculus, anemones, hellebores, amaryllis and calla lilies, along with evergreens like cedar and pine and berries like winterberry.
Can you preserve a fall or winter wedding bouquet?
Yes. Deep fall and winter colors press especially well. Book your preservation before the wedding so your bouquet can reach the studio within a day or two.
ADONIA Studios is a floral preservation studio in Hull, Massachusetts, turning wedding bouquets into pressed, framed floral art for brides across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. See our work.
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