It’s true, fewer florals may bloom in the winter months, but that doesn’t mean that you have to compromise on your wedding flowers. And while it’s now possible to buy almost any variety of flower at any time of the year, most good florists will work with the seasons. Using seasonal flowers means better value for money and is just one of the ways you can save on your wedding flower budget and it’s a more sustainable choice.
The best argument for observing the seasons is that each one plays host to a marvelous array of flowers and foliage, and winter is no exception! Here we’re sharing our essential guide to winter wedding flowers, including a list of what flowers are in season in winter in the UK and Ireland and sample bouquet recipes to help you make the most of what nature has to offer.
Winter Wedding Flowers – Bouquet Inspiration
We’re loving this winter take on a red winter bouquet by The Florist on the Hill which features waxy anthurium and an array of roses.
Velvety red roses and cream garden roses sit alongside parrot tulips and lush, textural winter foliage in this dreamy winter bridal bouquet.
This dreamy white winter bouquet is filled with white O’Hara Roses, Mona Lisa anemones, ranunculus, spray roses, Queen Anne’s Lace and trailing jasmine which adds even more magic.
Calla lilies are beautifully available all year round, making them a perfect choice for winter wedding bouquets. There’s something timeless and elegant about their simplicity and they’re stunning even all on their own.
You can’t beat classic roses for a winter wedding and Grace’s long-stemmed rose creations have us swooning.
A breathtaking winter bridal bouquet embracing a colour palette of pure whites and lush greens. Winter blooms such as regal white amaryllis was paired with white ranunculus, white roses and agapanthus.
Who says you can’t have colour at a winter wedding? This gorgeous winter bridal bouquet consisted of orange poppies and ranunculus, moody fritillaria and scabiosa and gold-hued fern.
This ruby red bouquet boasts a mix of King Protea, roses, gerbera daisies, fritillaria, waxflower, silver brunia, eryngium, tulips and gorgeous greenery.
A gorgeous, frosty blue bouquet features roses, anemones, berries, dusty miller and silver brunia.
A frosty bouquet of light pink and cream roses, aistilbe, ferns and textural foliage proves pastel is perfect for winter.
A soft winter bouquet of white and peach roses and pale green flowers and foliage, with dried ferns and hydrangeas.
This stunning winter bouquet features velvety red roses, quicksand roses, lisianthus, dried bunny tails, and more. The pretty palette of deep red and blush pink was simply gorgeous.
A total winter white out has never looked so good, bursting with crisp white roses, white ferns, and draping amaranthus.
Crimson garden roses, ranunculus, viburnum berries, hellebores, trailing amaranth and clematis subtly pop against One Fab Day bride Lucy’s magnificent vintage gown.
A few strands of velvet ribbon tied around One Fab Day bride Kate’s winter wedding flowers bouquet created a dreamy, dramatic and romantic effect.
This ranunculus, garden rose, pincushion and Christmas rose bouquet by Whole Blossoms is paired with pinecones and berries which gives it an unmistakably wintry feel.
The simpleness of this long stem rose bouquet lets the dreamy details in the brides dress shine. We love how the bride coordinated the black ribbons with her noir bridesmaids dresses.
A dreamy winter bouquet composed of velvety red roses, moody wine-hued carnations, and delicate pink spray roses, all wrapped in soft eucalyptus and finished with a rich red Christmas ribbon.
An oversize bouquet of white spray roses, lisianthus and waxflower plus earthy greenery is winter-ready with the addition of a few pretty pine cones.
Red roses will always be a winner for a winter wedding and we love Carly’s creation which featured velvety red roses, fern and eucalyptus.
We love this pretty little winter bridesmaids bouquet, which features an assortment of cream roses, anemone, eryngium and scabiosa. It’s just perfect for the frosty season!
The Christmas Rose (also known as hellebore) is such a showstopper in this bouquet by The Floral Potager. It’s joined by whimsical pink blooms and anemone to make the perfect winter posy.
This stunning arrangement features anemones and roses in a pretty palette of red, white, and purple.
Moody blooms with a touch of blush was the perfect palette for Rachel’s seasonal bouquet which featured red and pink roses, chocolate cosmos, and trailing ribbon.
This gorgeous array of blooms has an unmistakably wintry feel. Stephanotis and white roses are paired with pinecones and fresh pine sprigs.
A crisp white wedding palette infused with vibrant, rich, romantic red accents is perfect for a winter wedding. Reflexed roses, red anthurium, scabiosa, and trailing amaranth.
Dainty gypsophila, statement orchids, anthurium, carnations, ranunculus, lunaria and textural grasses combine to make this modern textural winter bridal bouquet.
Shauna’s take-your-breath away winter bouquet included orchids, anthurium and red pampas. For her something “something borrowed” her bouquet wrap was tied together with a brooch from her late second mum.
Niamh’s wonderful winter bridal bouquet by Sharon Peaker Flowers consisted of velvety red roses, dusty pink roses, winter berries and lush foliage all held together with cream ribbon.
This pretty blush pink and white winter bridal bouquet proves winter bouquets can still be just as pretty as their summer counterparts. It features Sahara roses, white clematis, piers japonica, ranunculus, blush astilbe, privet berry, narcissus and white anemones.
This stunning Winter bridal bouquet of purple blooms pairs moody ranunculus, hellebores, and fritillaria for an unexpected twist on winter wedding flowers.
Splashes of deep red in this bouquet add a wintry feel. Roses, spray roses, lisianthus, eucalyptus, all tied with red and gold ribbon, add to the festive effect.
What could be more chic for a winter wedding than a cluster of stunning red roses ? This striking long-stemmed red bridal bouquet feels luxe and modern and is ideal for brides who favour elegant simplicity.
The Amaryllis, a winter wedding flower favourite takes centre stage in this beauty.
Go big on seasonal foliage when it’s at its best, just like One Fab Day bride Lynn’s beaut of a bouquet with eucalyptus, ferns and berried ivy, which also features roses, astilbe, bunny tails and feathers.
These winter flower girl bouquets featuring King Protea and wine orchids paired alongside classic winter foliage are a fun twist on the festive bouquet.
This classical all-white winter bouquet is filled to the brim with over bloom roses, ranunculus, aistilbe and lush winter greenery.
This winter wedding flowers arrangement of velvety red and white roses, ranunculus, clematis, fritillaria and berries is a beautiful, bright bouquet full of festive warmth.
A-Z of Seasonal Winter Wedding Flowers
Winter Wedding Flowers
- Allium
- Anemones
- Amaranth and Amaranthus
- Amaryllis
- Asparagus foliage
- Astilbe
- Calla lilies
- Catkins
- Carnations
- Chocolate cosmos
- Chrysanthemums
- Crabapple
- Daffodils
- Dusty Miller
- Eryngium
- Eucharis
- Fritillaria
- Gypsophila
- Hellebores (Christmas Rose)
- Hyacinths
- Jasmine
- Lichen branches
- Lilac
- Lisianthus
- Muscari
- Narcissi
- Parrot tulips
- Pumpkin rosehips
- Ranunculus
- Roses: Black Bacara, Caramel Antike, David Austin Naomi, Passion, Piano, Ruby Red
- Sanguisorba
- Snowdrops
- Spray Roses
- Stephanotis
- Vanda ‘Himba Gold’ orchid
- Waxflower
- White hydrangeas
Winter Foliage, Branches and Berries
- Alder
- Asparagus foliage
- Berried eucalyptus
- Dried poppy seed heads
- Eucalyptus
- Galax leaves
- Garrya Elliptica
- Heather
- Holly
- Hypericum berries
- Ivy berry
- King Protea
- Lambs Ear
- Magnolia leaf
- Manzanitas
- Mimosa
- Mistletoe
- Pink peppercorns
- Pistache
- Pussy Willow
- Privet berries
- Rosehips
- Rosemary
- Scots Pine
- Silver brunia
- Skimmia berries and leaves
- Thyme
- Witch Hazel
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