Flowers are an integral part of the wedding arrangements and so many brides choose a Spring wedding. It is not necessary to stick to Spring weddings, however, as there are several options available to you in Autumn as well. http://www.flowersonoxford.com.au

1. Autumn Flowers for the Autumn Bride
There are several flowers available for brides during Autumn – you don’t need to be a Spring
bride to have a range of pretty flowers. These come in a wide range of colours and types and
there is no need to fly in expensive arrangements. Look at some of the following:
Allium – it may seem strange to look for relatives of the onion family at a Brisbane florist but
there are two varieties of this particular section of the Liliaceae family that are popular with
florists – the Giant Onion with its snowball-shaped flowers and Drumstick Chives which have
purple flowers with an oval shape. These last well in a vase and so will bear up well on the
wedding day.
Liatris, otherwise known as Blazing Star is normally used in dry arrangements with a sealant.
They are members of the Compositae family, like Chrysanthemums, and last about a week to
ten days in a vase. The flowers resemble small thistles and are a purplish colour.
Craspedia
Commonly called Woolly head or Billy Button, this is also a member of the Compositae family.
This lasts up to two weeks in a vase and dries beautifully – making it ideal for bridal
arrangements that are going to be kept as keepsakes. It is bright yellow in colour and has a
spherical shape.
Freesia
Freesia, although native to South Africa, are a great autumn flower – they have a beautiful
scent and belong to the Iridaceae family. They last up to a week and come in a variety of
colours.
Gerbera Daisies
These are often used as filler in large arrangements and last up to two weeks. They have large
blossoms and the flowers are fairly flat and disc-shaped. They come in various shades of red,
orange and yellow.
Hydrangea
Hydrangeas are very popular with brides according to Brisbane flowers specialists and, if

2. correctly cut, last up to ten days in a vase. They dry very well and retain a lot of their colour and
so are very popular for keepsake bouquets. The masses of flowers in a large mop-like shape
create quite an impression on their own and fill out large arrangements well. They come in
shades of pink, purple and blue.
Lavender
This popular herb, a member of the Labiatae family, lasts well, is beautifully scented and dries
well as well. Lavender makes very good filler in arrangements.
Whichever flowers you choose for your big day, be sure that any arrangements will last well
throughout the ceremony. This is where choosing local flowers in season makes a lot more
sense – they last a lot better and longer for the big day.
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