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.

Are you getting married in the winter? Knowing the right flowers to choose is a great place to start. Do you know what you're going to do when it's time to buy wedding favors? It's always good to have wedding reception favors for your guests to remember your wedding day. Don't forget about bridal shower favors for your guests that can't attend the wedding.

**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

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Rose Smith is the owner of Wedding Themes and More, a website designed to help you discover your perfect wedding theme. Find more great ideas, resources and articles on our Holiday Wedding Themes page.

 

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