November Wedding Flowers

November is one of the trickier months in which to design a wedding. The fiery colors of early autumn have started to fade, and it is too early for an icy Winter Wonderland or festive holiday wedding. However, there are some beautiful ideas for November wedding flowers; these are some suggestions to get you started.

he first step when planning your wedding d'cor is to decide on a color theme. In November, the colors that seem to work particularly well include ivory, champagne, gold, and mocha. These colors work beautifully in combination for a semi-monochromatic color scheme that is also extremely elegant. If you want to punch it up, layer in some bolder accent colors. A deep rich purple is magnificent with the ivory and gold palette, and is a good fit when the bride has chosen to wear a heavily embellished gown with opulent crystal bridal jewelry. Or you can use pops of a brighter color to make the luxe color scheme feel a little more relaxed. Think mango or chartreuse as accents for the wedding flowers, the tablelinens, and even in the crystal bridal jewelry for the bridesmaids.

Once you have narrowed down your color choices, it is time to start designing your bouquets. Ivory hydrangeas are a gorgeous flower, and they make for very full bouquets. Tie them with a sheer ivory ribbon with a metallic gold scroll design. Certainly roses are beautiful for weddings at any time of the year, and they are always readily available. They would be rich and exotic in deep purple, or you could choose ivory roses and tie them with a luxurious purple velvet bow. Add a unique touch in the form of purple and moss green embossed velvet leaves. They look exquisite as a cuff around a bouquet of roses.

Mini calla lilies are another excellent choice for November wedding flowers. They are sophisticated and streamlined, working equally well for the bride's bouquet and the bridesmaids' flowers. Mini callas also make fantastic boutonierres for the men in the wedding party. If you prefer bigger flowers, think about fall favorites such as crysanthemums and dalias. The crysanthemum also happens to be the birth flower for the month of November, making it an especially appropriate choice for the season.

The rich golds, ivories, and mochas mingle beautifully with accents beyond just flowers. Wheat is a wonderful earthy addition to the luxurious color palette. It is both elegant and natural, a perfect bride between the rustic fall harvest and the sparkle of the December holidays. Wheat can be used in bouquets, formed into graceful wreaths, gathered into a large standing bunch, or even used to decorate each napkin on the reception tables. Curly willow and bittersweet are also nice additions to November wedding flowers.

A November wedding can be elegant, warm, and welcoming. Rich tones and beautiful flowers will give a November wedding the perfect feeling of cozy luxury to fight off the first chill of the upcoming winter. Enjoy choosing the flowers that will make your wedding vision come to life.

Bridget Mora writes for Silverland Jewelry about weddings, design, and society. Crystal bridal jewelry is glamorous and elegant.