Peonies are the darlings of spring, but dahlias are the sassy flower for fall. They come in so many colors and sizes, and there's something really fun about them. They're just tough to resist!
{Photo credits} Top row: boutonniere via {frolic!}, invitation by Ephemera Press, bud vases via Jesse and Deanna. Middle row: hair pin by Melissa Anne Designs, bouquet from Brides, centerpiece by Loop Flowers. Bottom row: bouquet by Ariella Chezar, bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings, cake from Brides
I adore dahlias! Kathryn, I LOVE this board!!!
Posted by: Emily@oncewed | September 18, 2008 at 02:27 PM
This just made me really want dahlias at my wedding.
Posted by: Sarah | September 18, 2008 at 02:40 PM
What a beautiful board!
Posted by: maryclaire | September 18, 2008 at 02:45 PM
i love the Dahlias! Wow, that's awesome!
Posted by: AmyJean | September 18, 2008 at 02:48 PM
How gorgeous!
Posted by: Mollie | September 18, 2008 at 02:57 PM
Just perfect!
Posted by: lucky designs | September 18, 2008 at 02:58 PM
I adore dahlias and hate that they're fall flowers, because I'm having a May wedding!
Posted by: Maggie | September 18, 2008 at 03:00 PM
Oh, I LOVE that tie!
Posted by: Loaf | September 18, 2008 at 03:01 PM
Orange! That's one of my wedding colors...ooooo!
Posted by: Valerie | September 18, 2008 at 03:01 PM
the pictures are beautiful! I am so happy i am having dahlias at my wedding!
Posted by: Jen | September 18, 2008 at 03:04 PM
I love the dahlias - going to use them for my wedding in 2 weeks!
Posted by: mirabelle | September 18, 2008 at 03:05 PM
I love these flowers!!! Gorgeous.
Posted by: Erin | September 18, 2008 at 03:07 PM
I don't ever see very many dahlias out here in New Mexico, but just fell in love with their color and variety while in Seattle. Gorgeous and so vibrant!
Posted by: Katie | September 18, 2008 at 03:10 PM
I agree! Dahlias make me look forward to fall!
Posted by: Michelle | September 18, 2008 at 03:22 PM
I've never been a peonies person, but I am a big fan of the dahlias. There is just something to them that no other flower really has.
Posted by: Starry-Eyed Barefoot Bride | September 18, 2008 at 03:22 PM
I think this is my favorite so far!
Posted by: Abbie | September 18, 2008 at 03:26 PM
And here I was thinking the only colorful fall flower was the chrysanthemum. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Courtney | September 18, 2008 at 03:28 PM
I love the many different shapes and colors of Dahlias. They're beautiful. I had them recently in my wedding and LOVED them!
Posted by: Bri | September 18, 2008 at 03:49 PM
We are having pesticide free, locally grown, organic dahlias and zinnias in all of our bouquets and arrangements. LOVE!
Posted by: Mindy | September 18, 2008 at 03:54 PM
i'm loving this series. those dahlias are stunning
Posted by: jessica @ budgetsavvybride | September 18, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Beautiful, beautiful ideas. Creating a visual savings account for my wedding now!
Posted by: Kaylen | September 18, 2008 at 04:31 PM
ooooh.. this is amazing! Dahlias are my favorite! What a stunning board. Loving this feature!
Posted by: Lara @ Southern Weddings | September 18, 2008 at 04:33 PM
Love them! I haven't purchased my flowers, yet, but dahlias will now make it in!
Posted by: Rose | September 18, 2008 at 05:17 PM
These are gorgeous! I love the color diversity.
Posted by: Breakingupwithbread | September 18, 2008 at 05:23 PM
Dahlias are an absolute favorite of mine. We had them (just the tops) lining the aisles of our wedding ceremony. They looked fabulous.
Posted by: Jo @ Allegro Photography | September 18, 2008 at 05:23 PM
These are gorgeous! I love the color diversity.
Posted by: Breakingupwithbread | September 18, 2008 at 05:23 PM
what i love about dalias: full blooms, colors and affordable - perfect combination!
Posted by: amychristina | September 18, 2008 at 05:24 PM
These are gorgeous! I love all of the color diversity.
Posted by: Breakingupwithbread | September 18, 2008 at 05:25 PM
i was going to design my friend's wedding around the idea of daisies, but dahlias are way better. i love this :D
Posted by: Marie P | September 18, 2008 at 05:37 PM
Dahlias are gorgeous!
Posted by: Emma | September 18, 2008 at 05:39 PM
I feel like I just discovered dahlias. They are a really cute, funky fresh flower that comes in a ton of colors. They are beautiful!
Posted by: Catie R | September 18, 2008 at 05:51 PM
My sister used dahlias in her wedding 2 years ago (a sept bride) and I fell in love with them.
Posted by: Kristen | September 18, 2008 at 05:56 PM
Great board! Dahlias are beautiful flowers and work well with other flowers- they are one of the types I am considering for my wedding next year. Thank you for featuring them and providing inspiration with them!
Posted by: Bethany Opperman | September 18, 2008 at 06:52 PM
OH-So Beautiful! Love it!!
Posted by: Inspired Events By Nycia | September 18, 2008 at 07:33 PM
LOVE this board!! The colors are so beautiful.
Posted by: Sue | September 18, 2008 at 08:26 PM
I love dahlias! Just one of the "dinnerplate" variety would be perfect for a simple bouquet.
Posted by: kari michelle | September 18, 2008 at 08:27 PM
I LOVE the dahlias especially on the letterpress stationery!
Posted by: cheryl | September 18, 2008 at 08:37 PM
Thank you, thank you, thank you for helping me discover what flowers I want to use!
Posted by: Eureka143 | September 18, 2008 at 09:06 PM
Ohhhh our wedding is NEXT weekend and we are using dahlias!! cross your fingers!
Posted by: Jessica Lynn | September 18, 2008 at 10:11 PM
DAHLIAS! I heart Dahlias!
They will be one of the main flowers used for my 10.10.09 Wedding. Burgundy. Oranges. OOOH I just can't wait! I LOVE DAHLIAS!
Posted by: Mealy | September 18, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Dahlias are the only reason I sometimes am sad about having a May wedding. I would totally rock an October wedding with scads of dahlias!
Posted by: hwong14 | September 18, 2008 at 10:58 PM
dahlias are one of my favorite flowers :)
Posted by: meghan | September 18, 2008 at 11:21 PM
They look like a "fancified" Mum. Love it.
Posted by: Amy | September 18, 2008 at 11:45 PM
I never really knew about dahlias until I started researching wedding stuff... and now I love them. I mean hello, they come in orange, so obv dahlias and I are MFEO.
Posted by: DomestiGal Jen | September 19, 2008 at 06:08 AM
i love dahlias! i am incorporating white dahlias in to my own bouquet and the bridesmaid's bouquets and centerpieces for my own september wedding.
Posted by: Jennifer Gaskin | September 19, 2008 at 07:53 AM
Wow! These are gorgeous! Thanks for posting them!
Posted by: Amanda | September 19, 2008 at 09:21 AM
Dahlias are beautiful flower for fall, but what makes them more beautiful is that they are in season!
Posted by: TeaWithPaloma | September 19, 2008 at 10:09 AM
I hope late August is not too early for dahlias, they are SO gorgeous!!
Posted by: Chelsey | September 19, 2008 at 01:33 PM
Their amazing variety makes it hard to not find at least one (or one hundred) dahlia to fall in love with!
Posted by: Linda | September 19, 2008 at 02:11 PM
Dahlias are such a full flower. I love the way they look. Can't wait to add a deep red to our arrangments.
Posted by: Naomi | September 19, 2008 at 02:51 PM