October Wedding Flowers — Peak Fall Season
October is the single best month for fall weddings. Dahlias are still going, chrysanthemum hits stride, fall foliage peaks, and the rust-burgundy-cream palette is at its best. This is where fall wedding dreams come true, and where florists can price confidently with full palette availability.
Available in october
Flowers and foliage that are in season and accessible from US wholesalers during this window.
Not available (or hard to source)
These flowers are out of season and either unavailable or priced at premium import rates.
Popular october arrangements
- Burgundy-and-rust cascading bouquet
- Dahlia and fall branch centerpieces
- Ceremony arch with copper and wine tones
- Pampas-accented tablescape
Flower Recipe
Real stem counts with 2025 US wholesale pricing
| Flower | Role | Stems | Wholesale/Stem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgundy Dahlia | focal | 4 | $3.50–$5.50 |
| Rust Garden Rose | focal | 8 | $3.00–$4.00 |
| Bronze Chrysanthemum | secondary | 6 | $1.25–$2.00 |
| Celosia (rust) | texture | 4 | $1.50–$2.50 |
| Scabiosa Pods | texture | 5 | $1.00–$1.50 |
| Fall Oak Branches | greenery | 6 | $1.00–$2.00 |
| Italian Ruscus | greenery | 4 | $0.90–$1.40 |
| Total Stems | 37 | ||
Burgundy Dahlia
Rust Garden Rose
Bronze Chrysanthemum
Celosia (rust)
Scabiosa Pods
Fall Oak Branches
Italian Ruscus
Wholesale Cost
$66–$101
Suggested Retail
$198–$354
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Pricing notes
Last-of-season dahlias are $3.50–$6.00. Imported pampas at $2.50–$4.00 per plume. Local fall foliage cuts greenery costs significantly. October weddings are usually premium-priced and wholesale supply is tight.
Planning timeline
Book wholesale 3 weeks out — October fills up fast. Dahlia supply tightens in the last week as farms wind down. Confirm heated truck delivery if late-October weather turns cold.
Pro tips for october
Pair dahlias with chrysanthemum for depth — the chrysanthemum grounds the composition while dahlias provide the wow.
Use fall foliage branches aggressively — they signal 'October wedding' more than any single flower can.
Pampas grass works beautifully in October because the color tones match fall palettes better than in summer.
Related seasonal guides
September Wedding Flowers
September is the second peak wedding month of the year.
Explore →November Wedding Flowers
November is the transition month from fall to winter.
Explore →Fall Wedding Flowers
Fall is the second-best wedding season after spring, and in terms of creative range it might be the best.
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