Quick Answer
Autumn decor can look different for everyone, so our floral designer built four fall flower palettes: Traditional Tones (yellow, red, bronze and orange), Moody Blooms (burgundy, plum, deep green and touches of rich blue), Natural Botanical (layered greenery with cream blooms, pampas and wheat) and Understated Beauty (dusty rose, mauve, champagne and cream with dried and bleached elements). Pick the one that feels most like you, then finish it with a metallic accent.
Key Points
- Traditional Tones pairs saturated yellows, reds, bronzes and oranges with wheat, leaves and pods, finished with gold.
- Moody Blooms mixes burgundy, plum, deep greens and rich blue. Ivory or champagne accents keep it from disappearing in a dimly lit venue, and candles complete the look.
- Natural Botanical puts greenery at center stage, with cream or white blooms, pampas and wheat, and brass or champagne metallics.
- Understated Beauty pairs dusty rose, mauve, champagne and cream with pampas, sorghum, reindeer moss and poppy pods, accented with rose gold or antique gold.
- There is no right or wrong palette. Each section below lists the flowers for every color in it.
The crisp air and changing foliage are here, and so are fall weddings and events! There are so many beautiful ways to embrace the season by creating your own unique style.
Autumn decor can look different for everyone. Some love the richness that a traditional palette can offer by incorporating tones of yellow, orange, red and bronze. Others may love the simplicity of more natural toned botanicals such as assorted greenery, dried elements and creams. Or, some may gravitate towards a darker, rich and moody vibe.
Regardless of what autumn decor looks like to you, we want to embrace your unique vision and offer guidance and creative palettes to cultivate the perfect autumn look for your event.
Which fall flower palette fits your event?
Here are the four palettes side by side. Each one is broken down by color, with flower suggestions, further below.
| Palette | Colors | Standout flowers and elements | Metallic accent | The feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Tones | Yellow, red, bronze, orange | Roses, spider mums, solidago, snapdragons, wheat, leaves and pods | Gold | Festive and timeless |
| Moody Blooms | Burgundy, plum, deep green, rich blue, with ivory or champagne accents | Dahlias, roses, stock, scabiosa, amaranthus and eryngium | Champagne or antique gold | Rich and romantic, by candlelight |
| Natural Botanical | Layered greens with cream and white | Eucalyptus, sword fern, plumosa, Bells of Ireland, pampas and wheat | Brass or champagne | Earthy, like being in the woods |
| Understated Beauty | Dusty rose, mauve, champagne, cream | Quicksand and Sahara roses, spray roses, stock, garden roses, pampas and sorghum | Rose gold or antique gold | Soft, muted and romantic |
What flowers create a Traditional Tones fall palette?
Embracing the variety of harvest hues is a timeless approach in autumnal decor. Saturated colors like yellows, reds, bronze and oranges can draw the outdoors right into your event by echoing the season. The addition of natural elements such as wheat, leaves and pods can add dimension and provide unique texture to any design. This color combination can create a festive show stopper.
With the addition of metallics like gold and accents of dried elements, this look will leave you feeling immersed in the season.
Floral suggestions
- Red: Roses, spray roses, tinted solidago, alstroemeria, carnations, mini carnations, gerbera daisy, ranunculus, hypericum berry, anemone and matsumoto asters
- Orange: Snapdragon, roses, spray roses, tulips, alstroemeria, freesia, mini carnations, carnations, lily, tinted gypsophila and gerbera daisy
- Bronze: Spider mum, cushion, button and daisy pompons, hanging amaranthus, roses and magnolia
- Yellow: Solidago, Yellow Filler Pack, ranunculus, mini carnation, carnations, alstroemeria, sunflower, roses, spray roses, snapdragon, gerbera daisy, lily, and cushion, button and daisy pompons
- Dried elements: Pods, curly willow, wheat and leaves
- Green: Any foliage will work beautifully for this look.
Shop this palette: yellow, red, orange flowers and our Fall Favorites.
What flowers create a Moody Blooms fall palette?
If you are looking for something that is more out of the box but still creates a rich autumnal vibe, you may be drawn to a more moody palette. Mixing blooms in tones of burgundy, plum, deep greens and touches of rich blues can create the perfect ambiance for any event. We recommend adding accents of ivory or champagne to create dimension, prevent designs from becoming overly saturated and keep them from disappearing in dimly lit venues. A lovely addition to this look is filling the tablescape with candlelight from votives and pillar candles. In our opinion, the more candles the better for this moody look.
Adding accents of metallics in champagne or antique gold tones will add the finishing touches to this bold look.
Floral suggestions
- Burgundy: Dahlia, roses, snapdragon, gerbera daisy, hypericum berry, scabiosa, calla lily, ranunculus, carnations, mini carnations, amaranthus, leucadendron and anemone
- Plum and purple: Stock, snapdragon, carnation, mini carnation and dianthus
- Green: Eucalyptus (any variety), nagi, coffee foliage, Italian ruscus and cocculus
- Champagne and blush: Rose (Quicksand or Sahara), blushing bride and spray roses
- Cream and white: Rose, spray rose, hydrangea and lisianthus
- Blue: Eryngium or veronica
Shop this palette: burgundy, purple, blue flowers and candles.
What flowers create a Natural Botanical fall palette?
As you may have noticed, greenery has taken center stage. The mix of foliage in different tones has us swooning. This earthy combo is so simple but profoundly elegant. A lovely addition to this green forward palette is adding accents of cream or white blooms as well as natural elements such as pampas and wheat. The simplicity of adding these understated blooms to lush greenery will leave your guests feeling immersed in the woods.
Adding metallics like brass or champagne can offer another textural element to this earthy vibe.
Floral suggestions
- Cream and white: Rose, spray rose, hydrangea, snapdragon, scabiosa, carnations, mini carnations, alstroemeria, waxflower, veronica, stock, statice, spider mums and lisianthus
- Green: Assorted eucalyptus, sprengeri, grasses, sword fern, moss, plumosa, podocarpus, ivy, Bells of Ireland and hydrangea. Our greens packs are great for this look. They offer many varieties at a great price.
- Natural elements: Pampas and wheat
Shop this palette: greenery, cream, white flowers and dried floral bunches.
What flowers create an Understated Beauty fall palette?
Maybe you are torn and desire the coolness of autumn tones without committing to the bright colors the season brings. Perhaps you are drawn to the more understated tones of dusty rose, mauve, champagne and cream, but still desire to embrace the season. Pairing these muted tones with dried and bleached elements can create that autumn vibe you are longing for.
Adding metallics like rose gold and antique gold can offer a lovely addition to this tablescape.
Floral suggestions
- Dusty rose and champagne: Roses (we recommend Quicksand or Sahara), spray rose (we recommend White Majolica, Sahara Sensation and Chablis), stock and garden roses
- White and cream: Hydrangea, rose, spray rose and lisianthus
- Dried and bleached elements: Pampas, sorghum, reindeer moss and poppy pods
Shop this palette: blush, pink, cream flowers and dried floral bunches.
How do you choose the right fall palette for your event?
As we have established, decorating for a fall event can look different for everyone. There is no right or wrong when designing your dream event in this season. Be true to yourself and embrace the vision that most feels like YOU! We are here to guide you every step of the way and offer you unique suggestions to make your event everything you dreamed it could be.
Looking for more fall ideas? See our fall wedding color palettes and fall favorite flowers.
What else do people ask about fall flower palettes?
What are the best color palettes for a fall wedding or event?
Our floral designer recommends four: Traditional Tones (yellow, red, bronze and orange), Moody Blooms (burgundy, plum, deep green and touches of rich blue), Natural Botanical (greenery with cream blooms, pampas and wheat) and Understated Beauty (dusty rose, mauve, champagne and cream with dried and bleached elements). There is no right or wrong choice. Pick the one that feels most like you.
How do you keep a moody fall palette from looking too dark?
Add accents of ivory or champagne. They create dimension, keep the design from becoming overly saturated and stop it from disappearing in a dimly lit venue. Then fill the tablescape with votives and pillar candles. For this look, the more candles the better.
Which metallic accents go with fall flowers?
Match the metal to the palette: gold for Traditional Tones, champagne or antique gold for Moody Blooms, brass or champagne for Natural Botanical, and rose gold or antique gold for Understated Beauty.
Can you have a fall look without bright autumn colors?
Yes. The Understated Beauty palette uses dusty rose, mauve, champagne and cream, paired with dried and bleached elements such as pampas, sorghum, reindeer moss and poppy pods, so it still feels like autumn without the bright colors.
What greenery works for a natural fall centerpiece?
Assorted eucalyptus, sprengeri, grasses, sword fern, moss, plumosa, podocarpus, ivy, Bells of Ireland and hydrangea all work. Our greens packs offer many varieties at a great price. Add cream or white blooms, pampas and wheat to finish the look.
Is there a minimum order for these flowers?
Yes. Every Blooms By The Box order must total at least $99, and an order with fresh-cut flowers must include at least $99 of fresh-cut flowers. Petals don't count toward the flower amount. We ship anywhere in the continental US.
