Flowers for a winter wedding

Winter wedding flowers can take their inspiration from the white and frosty weather, with icy-looking greenery, and white blooms and gray accents, but can also go bright and beautiful. Below are some ideas inspired by FTD and Teleflora florists.

red and white

Winter weddings make you think of Christmas and what is more reminiscent of the season than red and white? And there’s more than just the traditional red roses and poinsettias – think burgundy peonies, anemones, ranunculus, amaryllis, tropical ginger, winter holly, and oxblood dahlias.

White can be found in hydrangeas, gerpoms, tulips, snapdragons, fancy carnations, orchids, peonies and dahlias.

All these pair beautifully with the frosty-looking Dusty Miller leaves or hypericum berries and juniper boughs for a fresh look.

neutral

If you prefer to stay with a more subtle bouquet, consider starting with garden roses. Their large blooms and high petal count make an eye-catching statement as the main focus of your bouquet.

Soft-colored peonies, Queen Anne’s lace, sweet peas, hellebore and white anemones can give your bouquet a soft ethereal look.

rustic

There are so many unusual touches that can be added to a bouquet to give it that wild and rustic look, such as lotus pods, fiddlehead ferns, succulents, dried artichokes and dried vines. Pair any of these with ranunculus or mini roses, then fill with plenty of wild greenery such as seeded eucalyptus and grasses.

There are some great wild-looking flowers to choose from, including semi-cactus dahlias, protea and cushion daisies.

go bold

Is bold your style? Part of the lily family, the amaryllis might be your go-to flower and are available in red, burgundy and pink. There’s also clematis, which comes in a variety of colors, from soft white to yellow to light and dark purple as well as bright red and dark burgundy. Scabiosa, also known as pincushion flowers, come in a variety of colors such as burgundy, blue, white pink, lavender and red.

An unusual flower, the anemone, comes in bright red, pink, magenta, purple and blue and are bold and beautiful in a bouquet.

greenery

There are a multitude of greens that can be incorporated into winter bouquets.

Evergreen sprigs like pine, cedar and blue spruce bring in the winter feel, with eucalyptus varieties such as seeded or silver dollar, or traditional ivy or ferns are all excellent choices. Add some unique touches like viburnum berries, pine cones or acorns for your own particular touch.