16 Stunning Ways to Use Hydrangeas for a Fall Wedding

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular summer flowers, so it should come as little surprise that those tying the knot in June, July, August, and September often incorporate these big, fluffy blooms in bouquets, ceremony décor, centerpieces, and more. But what if you're getting married in the fall? Does your autumnal wedding date preclude you from using these substantial flowers throughout your big day? Definitely not! Hydrangeas continue to bloom into early fall and are readily available to florists throughout the year, so they're a perfectly suitable floral option for a fall wedding.

Because hydrangeas can be found in a variety of different colors—including white, green, blue, purple, and pin—there's no shortage of opportunities to make them part of your big-day floral décor. Better yet? As hydrangeas begin to dry out in the season, the colors change. “We love the antiqued shades that bring in mossy greens with burgundy, deep blues, and plums,” says Amanda Theodoropoulos, co-owner of Twisted Willow Flowers. “Cut fall hydrangea that dries out can be a really fun color and texture to add in for a more modern take.”

Hydrangeas can certainly stand on their own in a bouquet or centerpiece, but we also like that they can be paired with other flowers to enhance a fall color palette. “We love to pair them with dahlias, snowberries, abelia, and other changing fall foliage,” says Theodoropoulos. Don’t be afraid to get creative with these statement-making blooms whether you’re embracing a bohemian vibe or sticking with a traditional white wedding.

If you know you want to use hydrangeas in your fall wedding décor, keep reading for 16 stunning ways to make these flowers part of your seasonal ceremony and reception.