Winter Wedding Flowers, Planning Advice from OurWeddingDay.com

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Winter Wedding Flowers

Eclectic and Whimsical Blooms & Ideas

One big difference between winter wedding flowers and fall, spring or summer flowers is that creativity and eclecticism is generally more acceptable (and perhaps even more encouraged). Winter brides have been known to carry Christmas wreaths, swags, lanterns, candles, or even pomanders down the aisle (pomander comes from the French word pomme d’ambre, or “apple of amber,” and is typically a ball comprised of perfumes, herbs and spices, such as an orange studded with cloves).

Another marked contrast of winter wedding flowers is that a floral centerpiece often contains only one shade of color (not including white). For example, shades of ivory are mixed with intense red roses and red berries, or crisp white is mixed with dark green foliage or amaryllis. With fall or spring bouquets, many different splashes of colors are often intermixed, whereas winter demands a sort of understated elegance with extra shine and sparkle. Also, winter wedding bouquets are often wrapped in luxurious ribbons accented with satins, pearls and silks to add a degree of richness and depth to the arrangement.

You can also be eclectic with winter wedding centerpieces for your reception tables. When going for a whimsical look, texture is the key.Start by experimenting with wood or different types of unusual foliage, such as pussy willows, silver dollar plants, Scottish highland thistles, branches or feathers.