Winter weddings can be magical. Clean, crisp air. Clear, blue skies. Frost on the ground crackling the leaves beneath your feet. And the warmest of receptions. But what do you do about flowers? Wedding flowers can contribute so much to your special day. Creating an unparalleled aesthetic, and accenting every aspect of your designs. From dress to décor. But how do you choose the best flowers for a winter wedding?
What Are the Best Flowers for a Winter Wedding?
Roses
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The rose is a flower that never goes out of fashion for weddings. It’s beautiful, romantic, long-lasting, and available in a range of shades. From blood red to snow white. And some of the hardier varieties of rose even naturally bloom in winter, allowing you to select a more sustainable option for your wedding.
Seasonal
If you think about the British winter, flowers don’t instantly spring to mind. So, you’re probably thinking that seasonal blooms are out of the question. But that’s not necessarily the case. There are some very beautiful winter flowers in the UK. You just need to know what to look for. Hellebores are available in a range of shades, from the purest white, to dusky pink and almost black. Narcissi come in whites, creams, and yellows. Heather can give you tiny, delicate bells of colour in purples, pinks, and whites. And slightly later on, you have snowdrops and anemones. Not to mention a whole range of evergreen foliage options. So, if you are looking for more of a sustainable, seasonal approach, the options are there.
Foliage
Picture a wedding bouquet and you picture flowers. But a foliage arrangement has the potential to be simply stunning. And there’s no risk of ruining your dress with crushed petals and falling pollen. There are so many different shades of green in the plant world. From the deep gleam of holly to the soft silvery shades of eucalyptus. And so many different forms, shapes, and textures too. How different is a fern frond to a spiky eryngium, or a silky soft stachys? The possibilities are endless. They’re also graceful, elegant, and calming. That’s why foliage-only wedding bouquets are growing in popularity.
Succulents
Like foliage bouquets, succulents are an increasingly popular choice for wedding arrangements. Partly because they’re a fashionable thing to grow right now. But also because they’re so versatile. There are so many different varieties that you could create a really interesting arrangement simply using the different succulent forms. But they also create a great background for other flowers. They last a long time once cut. And if you want a lasting reminder of your wedding, you could even take leaf cuttings from the succulents in your bouquet, and grow your own plant collection to treasure.
Christmas
If you’re having a Christmas wedding, buying into the season can be a brilliant way to add to the festivities. And it provides some useful inspiration for your flowers. Red and green are the primary go-to. With holly, ivy, fir, and pinecones. Maybe mixed up with some beautiful red roses, or show-stopper amaryllis. White and green also works well, with mistletoe bringing in a touch of romance, and hellebores for refined beauty. Add in ribbons as a nod to the season… You could even [figuratively] tie everything together, by using Christmas decorations as your wedding favours. It’s a wonderful way to make the most of the season.
Wedding flowers are a very personal thing. But whether you go for big and blousy, or subtle and understated, they add tremendously to the flavour of the occasion. So, whatever the time of year, it’s worth planning ahead and taking your time to get things just right.
If you need help planning your wedding flowers, get in touch with Blue Florist. Our experienced and skilled florists would be delighted to help.