September Wedding Flowers — Early Fall Transition
September is the second peak wedding month of the year. Dahlias carry into the month, early fall foliage appears, and the palette starts shifting warm. Cooler evenings help arrangements last longer — and brides increasingly choose September to avoid summer heat.
Available in september
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 september arrangements
- Dahlia bridal bouquet with warm accents
- Fall palette tablescape with chrysanthemum
- Cascading amaranth and hypericum centerpieces
- Ceremony arch with fall branches and berries
Flower Recipe
Real stem counts with 2025 US wholesale pricing
| Flower | Role | Stems | Wholesale/Stem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgundy Dahlia | focal | 5 | $3.50–$5.50 |
| Rust Garden Rose | focal | 7 | $3.00–$4.00 |
| Bronze Chrysanthemum | secondary | 6 | $1.25–$2.00 |
| Amaranth (trailing) | texture | 4 | $2.00–$3.00 |
| Scabiosa Pods | texture | 5 | $1.00–$1.50 |
| Hypericum (red berries) | texture | 5 | $1.00–$1.50 |
| Italian Ruscus | greenery | 6 | $0.90–$1.40 |
| Total Stems | 38 | ||
Burgundy Dahlia
Rust Garden Rose
Bronze Chrysanthemum
Amaranth (trailing)
Scabiosa Pods
Hypericum (red berries)
Italian Ruscus
Wholesale Cost
$69–$103
Suggested Retail
$208–$360
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Pricing notes
Late dahlias stay affordable at $3.50–$5.50. Early chrysanthemum is the budget hero at $1.25–$2.00. Fall branch material from local sources can be nearly free.
Planning timeline
Order 14 days out. September weddings sell out early — be prepared for tight wholesale inventory in the last 2 weeks of the month.
Pro tips for september
Use chrysanthemum intentionally — not the grocery-store kind, but the garden varieties that look nothing like funeral flowers.
Scabiosa pods add incredible fall texture — they look like alien pods and contrast beautifully with soft dahlias.
Forage local fall branches (oak, maple) as greenery fillers. Free material, seasonally perfect.
Related seasonal guides
August Wedding Flowers
August is peak dahlia season and the busiest late-summer wedding month.
Explore →October Wedding Flowers
October is the single best month for fall weddings.
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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