Winter Wedding Flowers
   by Rose Smith 

Although only a small percentage of weddings are held during the winter months, this time of year can present some lovely ideas for bouquets and centerpieces.
    

Flower Suggestions

To keep costs down, try to stick with flowers that are available in winter. Most come in a variety of colors and sizes, so you're sure to find something that works with your wedding theme. Some flower suggestions are: 

  • Roses - Red, White, Black Beauty, Black Magic 

  • Lilies - Stargazer, Casablanca, Cala, Alstromeria (mini) 

  • Chrysanthemums 

  • Daisies - Gerbera 

  • Carnations 

  • Freesia 

  • Gardenias 

  • Amaryllis 

  • Hydrangea 

  • Magnolia 

  • Snowball 

  • Mums 

  • Poinsettias - White and Red 

  • Pionese 
      

Accents to Use

Dress up your bouquets and centerpieces with winter accents such as: 

  • Pine Cones 

  • Eucalyptus 

  • Holly Leaves 

  • Berries - Holly or other types 

  • Evergreen Branches 

  • Pine Cones

  • Ivy Leaves 

  • Baby's Breath 

  • Wheat Stems 

  • Pumpkin or Squash Gourds 

  • Pomegranates 

  • Fir Branches 

  • Christmas Ornament Balls
      

Choosing Colors

Be careful when choosing white, red or green flowers and leaves/accessories. Take a small swatch of fabric of your bride's and bridesmaid's dresses to the florist. These 3 colors come in varying shades and you'll want to get your flowers and leaves to match or at least compliment your attire. Whites come in shades varying from brilliant pure white to ivory. And as we all know, reds can be hard to match up.
  

Centerpiece and Bouquet Ideas

Dress up your tables with beautiful centerpieces. These arrangements can also be used to create bridal bouquets as well. 

  • Roses, pionese, pinecones and ornaments set into a bed of evergreen leaves

  • Red poinsettias mixed with white tulips or roses

  • Red roses mixed with white lilies

  • Cala lilies with clusters of purple/blue berries

  • Gardenias, holly berries and ivy

  • Hydrangeas and pomegranate with trailing ribbons

  • Gardenias, red berries, white rose buds with green ivy

  • White roses, white hydrangeas, white sweet peas, white ribbon and tulle

  • Purple hydrangeas, pink or white roses and purple/pink lilacs

  • Red rose buds, pinecones with pine leaves and red ribbon.
      

Flower Meanings

Various meanings have been associated to all types of flowers over the centuries. A white rose doesn't have the same meaning as a red rose, so colors are also an important part in learning the meaning of a certain type of flower. To read more about the meaning of flowers, follow the link below: http://www.wedthemes.com/flower_meanings.htm