Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Ceremony & Reception Wedding Décor & Details Wedding Centerpieces 24 Dried Flower Arrangements That Are Perfect for a Fall Wedding By Sarah Schreiber Sarah Schreiber Sarah Schreiber has been writing, editing, and producing lifestyle and weddings content for over 7 years. In that time, she has interviewed and worked with hundreds of leading experts to become an authority on all things homekeeping, flower arranging, home design, and wedding planning. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 18, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Jose Villa When we think of fall wedding flowers, our thoughts immediately turn to visions of overgrown dahlias, ranunculus, anemones, and garden roses in moody hues. Whatever the bloom combo, one thing is certain—in our minds, the flowers are usually fresh. The latest fall flower trend, however, bucks the norm entirely. More and more couples are turning to dried florals for their autumnal wedding bouquets and centerpieces. The result is something rustic, nostalgic, and unique. If you're worried about versatility, don't be—there's a lot more to the dried flower trend than preserved lavender (although, we love that, too!). From dried wildflowers, to wheat, and eucalyptus, there are many ways to incorporate the trend using the floral elements you've always loved. Like the idea, but don't want to commit entirely? Opt for half and half—fresh peonies look lovely alongside dried baby's breath and carnations. Using pops of preserved blooms or greens as accents works too, and brings an unexpected touch to a floral arrangement. While there are ways to make the style work throughout the year, we think it's particularly appropriate for fall. Here, you'll find a myriad of ways to add dried flowers to wedding tables and bouquets. In the centerpiece category, we loved the dainty clusters of preserved wildflowers in milk jars and a dramatic, oversized dried foliage display. For bouquets, we think you'll want to steal one bride's idea of giving her bridesmaids dried herbs in different varieties. Perfect for a woman planning a bohemian or vintage-inspired affair, dried blooms are sure to help make your wedding one of a kind. Click through to discover all the ways to try fall's prettiest flower trend for yourself. 01 of 24 Summer Style Lauryn Byrdy Bunches of preserved flowers helped tone down this bouquet's summery color palette, making it perfect for a fall wedding date. 02 of 24 Brown Palette Clayton Austin For a rustic-meets-boho-chic aesthetic, this florist broke up a fresh white centerpiece with preserved brown sunflowers, braided wheat, and rust-colored leaves. Check out more boho-chic wedding ideas 03 of 24 Pops of Pink Kati Rosado Photography Rosy thistles stood out in this dried wildflower arrangement. 04 of 24 Hanging Decorations Jose Villa "I have always loved the tones of dried PeeGee hydrangeas—a beautiful tan color," this bride says. "Nothing fresh gives that same feeling." So, her florist, Mindy Rice, dried 2,000 stems of the late-summer flowers for months in preparation for the late-November wedding. The final result was an incredible overhead installation. 05 of 24 Fall Colors Anna Shackleford In a brass bowl, a single oversized rose, dried hydrangea, leaves, and grasses created the perfect fall scene. 06 of 24 Thistle Bouquet April B Photography This bride decided on a bouquet with lavender, blush, and ivory dried flowers since she knew she'd be able to keep it long after the big day. 07 of 24 Red, White, and Blue Kara Petta Photography In keeping with her wedding's vintage vibe, this bride carried a dried flower bouquet with billy balls, lavender, thistle, ammobium, and sinuata statice. 08 of 24 Bunch of Lavender Chloe Giancola Photography Dried and fresh lavender paired perfectly with the bride's something old—a purple vintage brooch. Click Here for More "Something Old" Ideas 09 of 24 Wildflower Basket Feather and Oak Photography Twine-tied table numbers and antlers made this German statice, helichrysum, broomcorn, and craspedia-filled basket even more fall appropriate. 10 of 24 Wheat Bouquet Emily Ku Photography A delicate wheat bouquet brought a rustic touch to this bride's old-school glam look. 11 of 24 Shades of Purple Jaye Kogut These preserved purple beauties looked as if they were plucked straight from a flower field in late autumn. 12 of 24 Dried Hydrangea Centerpiece Kirsten Smith Photography Bunches of off-white dried hydrangeas made for an understated, seasonal centerpiece when paired with with loose greens, branches, and berries. See more hydrangea wedding centerpieces 13 of 24 Overgrown Bouquet Lilly Red Creative With pink ranunculus, wheat, and preserved indigo daisies, this half-fresh, half-dried bouquet was all about the drama. 14 of 24 Dainty Clusters Love Me Do Photography This couple kept things minimal by placing yellow billy balls and berry-colored wildflowers in vintage glassware. 15 of 24 Dried Posy Nirav Patel Photography This dried posy was made up of baby's breath, dusty miller, lavendar, and wheat stalks. The final result was eclectic and perfectly unique. Discover more one-of-a-kind bouquets 16 of 24 Muted Hues onelove photo Made from tallow berries, sola flowers, phalaris, gold button flowers, and silver brunia, this cool-toned bouquet was perfect for a late-fall wedding. 17 of 24 Wheat Stack with Blue Ribbon Lens Cap Productions Interspersed with dried yarrow, this swirled wheat centerpiece would work just as well as a bouquet. 18 of 24 Legacy Bouquet Caroline Tran Photography For this bride, blue thistle flowers were more than just a dried floral touch—they were an homage to her husband's Scottish heritage. 19 of 24 Wildflower Mix Feather and Oak Photography In preparation for her DIY wedding, this crafty bride made her own bouquet using a mix of dried German statice, strawflowers, foxtail grass, helichrysum, and yarrow. Check Out More Must-Try Wedding DIYs 20 of 24 Lots of Texture Golden Hour Studios With a mix of falls greatest floral hits—dried wheat, thistle, and lavender, included—this spray was a highlight of the couple's ceremony. 21 of 24 Single Variety Sean Walker Photography These tiny blooms proved that less can certainly be more—one type of flower can definitely make a statement. 22 of 24 Feather Touches Steve Cowell Photography Feathers added a nonfloral element to this bride's rose and pampas grass bouquet. Go Inside This Moody Long Beach Wedding 23 of 24 Foliage and Fruit Lacie Hansen Photography This towering dried foliage arrangement had a little bit of everything—fresh red orchids, persimmons, and even artichokes. 24 of 24 Harvest Bouquet Clayton Austin A Victorian silhouette brooch gave this braided wheat bouquet a pop of color. Check out another wheat wedding idea Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit