50+ Fall and Thanksgiving Flower Arrangements and Centerpieces

Summer may be over, but don't put those flower vases away just yet. With the arrival of fall and colder weather comes beautiful, varied floral varieties and backyard foliage like sunny goldenrod, jewel-toned dahlias, seasonal seeds pods and much more. The warm hues and rustic textures of fall florals make simple, stunning arrangements for your mantel or dining table displays and are a welcome addition to Oktoberfest and Thanksgiving decor. Keep reading to find some of our favorite ways to arrange autumn's best blooms.

First up: Create a unique cornucopia of fall colors by arranging your favorite autumn blooms on a chic serving tray. Simply cover a moistened block of floral foam with a combination of spreading greenery and low-lying fall blooms. When you're finished, place the tray on a buffet table and surround with a delicious selection of fruits and cheeses for guests to enjoy while they admire your gorgeous centerpiece.

Large-scale floral arrangements, especially centerpieces for a special occasion, can be expensive to purchase and intimidating to make. This simple arrangement takes advantage of the bulk and texture of a pair of graduated, stacked baskets to make an impressive focal point that’s an easy do-it-yourself project.

Shop the grocery store or discount market for fresh flowers that are a little unusual and give off a hearty, rustic autumn feel.

With succulents trending in home decor and gardening, it's the perfect time to incorporate them in your holiday tablescape. Here, live succulents are clipped and used to top off seasonal pumpkins and squash to make a dramatic centerpiece. Get the full instructions, below.

Designer Lindsay Colleta mixes garden variety autumn flowers, such as leaves, berries and hydrangea, with premium stems of orchids and dahlias to create a seamlessly chic fall arrangement that only looks expensive. Recreate this simple bouquet in any container you have on hand at home.

A pair of fresh floral arrangements of tangerine lilies and bright orange roses are embellished with fall leaf accents that infuse the setting with eye-popping color.

Do you love a color scheme on your fall table? Match blooms to your special-occasion china like HGTV editor Camille Smith did in this saturated setup. Crimson gerbera daisies, ruby ranunculus and red coffee berry are an eye-catching complement to jewel-toned dinnerware.

Maximize your centerpiece's impact by spreading the flowers and greenery among multiple vases. But, don't worry, more centerpieces doesn't have to mean more $$$. Large blooms like chrysanthemum, sunflowers, dahlias and roses provide a lot of impact with just a few stems. Fill in with greenery, either from your backyard or local grocery or florist, and finish with a few berry stems and bare branches.

Autumn is known as harvest season and for good reason. Gorgeous deep red dahlias, cheery yellow mums and decorative gourds are at their prime and ready for picking. Take advantage of nature's wealth by arranging your fresh-picked flowers in these easy-to-make butternut squash vases.

A teal ginger jar adorned with a maple leaf motif holds rusty orange silk hydrangeas and fall berry branches in muted hues. This free-form arrangement can be endlessly varied with your choice of twiggy branches and fall flowers.

Give grocery store flowers an instant, easy upgrade by arranging them in an antique vessel with pretty pears or other fall fruits added for a farmhouse touch.

If you struggle with crafting fresh floral centerpieces, try filling a stunning dough bowl (or other low-lying vessels) with inexpensive squash, pinecones, berries, branches and more, instead. Follow the link below to learn how to recreate this beautiful arrangement at home.

Incorporate your favorite fall fruits and blooms for the perfect fall dinner party centerpiece. To get this look, arrange sunflowers, cockscomb, calla lilies, hydrangeas, pin cushion protea, orange roses, apple, pear and seeded eucalyptus and eucalyptus gunnii in a low, rustic-style vase filled with a moistened block of floral foam.

Vintage vessels stuffed with white hydrangea, goldenrod, eucalyptus and more fall blooms flank a tiered, harvest-inspired centerpiece overflowing with seasonal produce. Learn how to recreate this stunning spread at the link below.

The saturated, brilliant color of orange ranunculus and fragrant aroma of rich red pomegranate seeds packs a big punch in these small autumn arrangements. Designer Brian Patrick Flynn placed the glass votives side by side in a customized plank of reclaimed oak to add a touch of warm wooden texture, allowing the rich floral colors to pop.

Fall is the best time of year to forage in your yard for beautiful blooms and lovely foliage. Fall botanicals are warm and infused with such a gorgeous array of colors. Click the link below to learn how to recreate this lovely arrangement of coneflower seed heads, sage, sedum, blueberry leaves, weigela leaves, goldenrod, hydrangea and hydrangea seed heads.

This simple flower arrangement made from fresh daisies and dried wheat stems makes a big impact at very little cost. Daisies are easy to arrange in rustic containers (like this wooden beer stein) and can be found at the grocery store year-round. Give the arrangement a fall boost by adding seasonal wheat stems — a great choice for an Oktoberfest party!

For a lighter take on yellow fall hues, trade bright sunflowers for accents of golden amaranth, yellow berries and lemon lime celosia. Designer Camille Styles displayed this mellow autumn bouquet on a wooden table runner littered with seasonal cream and yellow gourds.

Use seasonal produce or the spoils of your fall garden to create a one-of-a-kind display for your Thanksgiving or fall table.

Spruce up your mantel or dining table with a simple yet stunning arrangement of white hydrangeas and seasonal goldenrod — both of which can be found in abundance at the grocery store in the fall. Here, stylist Marian Parsons filled an antique pitcher with blooms, then paired it with DIY yarn-covered pumpkins for an inviting, autumnal mantel display.

The rustic arrangement features an orange Korean mum, white roses, cattails, seeded eucalyptus, feathers and a mushroom in a gorgeous birch vase.

Give your flower arrangements a seasonal boost by arranging them inside crafty, organic vases made from pumpkins. To make your own, cut the top off of a pumpkin and scoop out the guts. Insert a jar or small vase inside the hollowed-out pumpkin, then fill the gourd-geous vessel with seasonal blooms and raw cotton stems for an elegant fall farmhouse look. Or, skip the mess and simply cut the top off of a hollow faux pumpkin, instead.

If your style is more informal, a laid-back arrangement, such as this mix of sea oats, June grass and guelder rose berries, is for you. The best part? All of these plants grow wild in the fall and can be snipped from bushes in your own backyard. Be sure to choose the freshest-looking stems with little to no dead or damaged leaves, and add a floral preservative to the water for longevity. A homemade mixture of 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon bleach, 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 1 quart of lukewarm water will do the trick.

Go thrifting — or raid your china cabinet — for vintage steins or stoneware or earthenware mugs to fill with fall flowers. For this outdoor centerpiece, managing editor H. Camille Smith stacked rustic wood slices for height, then filled an antique stoneware pitcher with fresh-cut sunflowers, dried wheat stems and baby's breath. A vintage stoneware stein filled with mounded German chamomile doubles the flower power.

Many fall floral arrangements follow the "farm-to-table" mantra, but don't overlook the "fridge-to-table" method in a pinch. If time slips away from you the day of a big get together, you can still create a gorgeous floral arrangement from what you have at home. Forage your veggie and fruit bins for anything colorful and keep in mind that your backyard has a wealth of resources, too! This pretty arrangement features magnolia leaves, hydrangea and blackberries but you'd never guess it was homemade.

You don't need colorful blooms to make a statement. Keep it simple by filling a vase with fresh green foliage. To get this look, arrange silver brunia berries, Bonsai and seeded eucalyptus, eucalyptus gunnii, frosted explosion grass, Grevillea foliage, salal, succulents and variegated pittosporum in a tall, skinny vase filled with a moistened block of floral foam.

Nothing says fall quite like a gorgeous bunch of bright, yellow sunflowers. Arranging these showstopping blooms is simple, as they often need little or no embellishment or filler flowers to make a gorgeous bouquet. If you're working with large sunflowers, be sure to wrap each stem with floral tape for added stability and easier arranging. Pair with pumpkins and seasonal fruits, like apples and pears, to make simple, pretty table decorations.

In place of cut floral stems, consider adding the rich look of cotton stems to your fall setup. Simply gather the stems in odd numbers, five and seven working best, then place them into a large vessel. The neutral tones work well for year-round use, and work gorgeously with fall tones such as orange and dark brown.

Don't limit your decorating to the dining table. Create small, casual bouquets to display on a buffet or hutch. Fill the bouquets with simple flowers, dried bittersweet branches, wheat sprigs and even fruit or mini pumpkins on skewers.

These mini pumpkin planters are a chic and simple way to dress up your dinner table for fall gatherings and can double as fun party favors for your guests to take home.

Orange is a popular fall hue, so show your love for the color and season with an all-orange centerpiece. To get the look, arrange gerbera daisies, orange roses, safflowers, snapdragons, Grevillea foliage, Bonsai eucalyptus, curly willow and a grapevine ball in a metallic vase filled with a moistened block of floral foam.

Skip the glass or ceramic and go organic. A hollowed-out birch branch or birch-wrapped vase makes a rustic vessel for trendy fall blooms like yarrow and anemone.

Save money without skimping on style by incorporating local, in-season greenery and flowers in your arrangements. Blue thistle, deep red celosia, brunia and seeded eucalyptus are inexpenisve fall favorites that will last for up to two weeks with regular maintenance. Pair these subdued fall tones with rich neutrals for a sophisticated table setting.

Get your dinner table ready for fall with an easy-to-make place setting. Simply tie greenery and sprigs of berries or grass together with a small piece of rustic twine and place on a cloth napkin. Rather than sourcing the foliage from your yard, it's best to buy from a florist to avoid the possibility of inviting unwanted bugs to the party.

All you need is some patterned scrapbook paper, glitter, spray paint and a handful of branches from the yard to craft this creative fall centerpiece that's guaranteed to get compliments. For a special touch, enlist the kids to help by asking them to write what they're most thankful for on the leaves.

Sunflowers aren't just for summer. Bring a golden look to your fall table with freshly cut blooms grouped together in bundles of three or four to bring fullness and texture to the centerpiece.