Planning a celebration for the late summer or early fall? Consider adding this multilayered floral to your bundle.
Published on July 29, 2025 09:10AM
Photo by Lauren Rader Photography
There's a reason why September is one of the most popular months to tie the knot. Such a celebration falls at the end of summer—and the beginning of the fall. As a result, you'll encounter warm temperatures without the sweltering heat, rich color palettes, and cool nights perfect for a never-ending after-party. Yet, those are far from the only benefits this time of year has to offer. While peonies and garden roses remain some of the most beloved wedding florals, dahlias, which are in peak season during this month, are a must-have when it comes to such a celebration.
In years past, this flower was rarely the focal point of a bridal bouquet. However, today's couples have found a new appreciation for the multilayered bloom, selecting it as a key feature of their arrangements. Beyond making a dramatic statement, dahlias are often relatively affordable, making them even more appealing if you're looking to save some money on your décor. Plus, with a variety of different types, colors, and styles, you're guaranteed to find a version that works perfectly with your unique wedding aesthetic.
Below, we break down 16 different dahlia wedding bouquets from real brides. Whether you're searching for something bold and dramatic or timeless and elegant, we've got you covered. Read on for all of the inspiration you need.
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Sunset-Hued Florals
Photo by Radian Photography
For this couple's spring nuptials in North Carolina, the bride carried a bouquet of warm-hued blooms. A mix of roses, dahlias, and other flowers in shades of yellow, pink, red, and orange—arranged by Blossom and Bones Florals—provided the perfect finishing touch to her ensemble.
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A Rustic-Inspired Bundle
Photo by Stella K Photography
Pairing white blooms with autumnal foliage and a long velvet ribbon, The Wild Blume crafted a rustic-inspired bouquet for this bride's wedding on the banks of the Yellowstone River in Pray, Montana. A collection of dahlias, scabiosa, and sweet peas lent a brightness to the arrangement.
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An Autumnal Arrangement
Photo by The DV Image
When it came time to select the florals for her fall wedding in New York City, this bride leaned into the colors of the season. NYC Flower Project mixed silver seeded eucalyptus, smilax, moab roses, orange and peach roses, colored cymbidiums, orange and purple dahlias, and a few butterfly ranunculus together for an idyllic arrangement.
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A Bundle Featuring Pastel Blooms
Photo by Steph Sorenson
Florist Mary Love Richardson of Rosemary and Finch turned to pastel-hued florals when crafting this bride's bouquet for her Nashville nuptials. "I told her my vision of a whimsical, overgrown, loose bouquet and array of florals throughout the wedding, and she absolutely delivered," the bride said.
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A Bouquet of Soft-Colored Florals
Photo by Rémi Dupac
For this bride's destination wedding in France, she held a bouquet featuring an array of florals in soft colors, including muted pinks, whites, and oranges. Lettre a Elise arranged the bundle of flowers—and secured them with a tulle ribbon that lent a whimsical and romantic feel to the blooms.
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A Bright and Colorful Arrangement
Photo by Magi Fisher
This couple turned to a classic sitcom as inspiration for their San Diego nuptials: The Flintstones. The end result? Colorful and bright décor. The bride's bouquet was no exception to this design. Native Poppy arranged a bundle of orchids, dahlias, roses, lisianthus, and gloriosa lilies in shades of blush, peach, and red.
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A French-Inspired Bundle
Photo by The Lockharts
Putting an elegant twist on a monochromatic bouquet, Wedfully Yours opted to combine a variety of different florals in shades of white, as well as a select few in soft pink and peach hues, for the perfect garden-style arrangement. For a sentimental touch, the bride added a satin cuff pinned with a photo of her mother.
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A Playful Arrangement Featuring Warm Hues
Photo by Ryan Ray Photography
Mixing shades of pink, peach, yellow, and red together, Lewis Miller Design ensured that this bride's bouquet felt playful and romantic. The stunning arrangement featured an array of dahlias, zinnias, roses, and garden roses.
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An Unexpected Mix
PHOTO BY LAURA GORDON PHOTOGRAPHY
Don't be afraid to integrate unexpected elements into your bridal bouquet. In addition to a variety of neutral-hued blooms, including dahlias, garden roses, hellebore, ruffled tulips, and delphinium, Intertwine selected greenery and fruit for this showstopping arrangement.
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A Summer-Inspired Bouquet
Photo by Jainé Kershner Photography
Blue, peach, and white florals popped in this bride's bouquet, which was created by Designs By Ahn. The summer-inspired arrangement featured a number of blooms, including hydrangeas, dahlias, garden roses, ranunculus, lisianthus, and sweet pea.
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A Monochromatic Bouquet
Photo by Kylee Yee
Leaning into bright whites, Beach Plum Floral Design crafted an idyllic monochromatic arrangement—featuring dahlia, garden roses, ranunculus, scabiosa, and hydrangea—for this couple's intimate nuptials in Concord, Massachusetts. The cohesive bundle felt elegant, sophisticated, and modern.
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Yellow Dahlias With Eucalyptus
Photo by Thanasis Kaiafas
Jim Labraco opted for an out-of-the-box arrangement when it came to this bride's wedding bouquet. The free-flowing assortment of blooms, including hydrangea, garden roses, dahlias, lisianthus, Queen Anne’s lace, ruscus, and eucalyptus, was the ideal addition to the laid-back fête.
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Pops of Yellow and Pink
PHOTO BY ASHLEY COX PHOTOGRAPHY
Rather than stick to neutrals or pastels for this bride's bouquet, Olivera Floral Design turned to unexpected colors and textures, selecting a bold array of dahlias, cosmos, billy balls, snapdragons, and ranunculus. The arrangement was the perfect addition to the couple's ceremony.
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A Bundle of White Flowers, Greenery, and Dried Grasses
Photo by Sean Thomas Photography
For this bride's nuptials, Blue Pansy Floral Design Co. arranged a bundle of white blooms, including roses, dahlias, cosmos, ranunculus, and sweet peas, alongside hints of greenery and dried grasses—and tied them together with a silk ribbon. "It felt so fitting for the setting at Estancia La Jolla and seasonally appropriate for being the end of the summer and on the cusp of a SoCal autumn," the bride said.
