AUTUMN
B LO O M
By Kendall Brown + Robin Smith
Let’s set the scene: a wonderful couple gets engaged. They’re over the moon
about spending the rest of their lives together and they’re looking forward to
planning the wedding of their dreams. Then they start the planning process
and realize they have no idea where to start. The lists of things to do, people
to hire, and decisions to make seem absolutely endless.
This is actually a fairly commonplace scenario. but have no fear: your friendly
wedding pros are here! Our very first tip would be to hire professionals.
Hiring people that know what they’re doing and have spent time honing their
craft will save you time, stress, and, in some cases, money. This is especially
true in our respective professions as there are thousands of variables in
pricing, designing, and building a single arrangement, let alone fifty.
Robin strives to imbue all her
design with elegance, joy, and
beauty. She has spent more than
a decade refining her floral and
design craft. She has a passion
for all green and growing things,
antique oddities and furry
creatures. Robin lives above her
floral studio in Historical West
End with her mutt Beau, and two
cats, Blue and Belle.
Our second tip is simple: choose seasonal blooms. It is always best to buy
seasonal flowers as it is not only economical but the flowers are readily
available and you can almost always guarantee superior quality. Most
autumn blooms are colorful and create instant strong impressions; you could
use neutrals of course, but the fall bounty is endless! There are so many
wonderful and seasonal options that have nothing to do with orange, red,
or even burnt sienna (even though it was my favorite crayon as a kid). What
about a palette of peach, sage, and burgundy? Or maybe pale, buttery yellow
accented with dark cream and dark blue privet berries?
Don’t be overwhelmed! This guide is designed to help you choose the perfect
fall flowers for your wedding and stay within budget. The list of available
autumnal blooms is extensive but we’ve narrowed this list down to feature
our favorites, both in color and texture. If you have any questions, or just
want to talk flowers, don’t hesitate to reach out!
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Kendall Brown is an Atlanta-
based flower wholesaler and
event florist with Northside
Flower Imports, Inc. Currently
residing in Dunwoody with
her spoiled cocker spaniel,
Mr. Darcy. She enjoys a good
book, snuggling with her pup,
restaurant exploring, and new
adventures with the lovely
ladies of ASC!