12/01/2024
Winter Wedding
The Best Flowers for a Stunning December Wedding
As winter slowly settles in, with the days getting shorter and the snow waiting to fall… it’s the perfect time of year for weddings marked by sweetness. There’s nothing better to enhance your big day than a bouquet in winter colours, perfect for warming up the atmosphere and creating a cosy ambience. Fear not – although the selection is limited, there are still plenty of gorgeous flowers for your winter wedding, and you can find all our articles on our blog. This article looks at some of the best flowers for a December wedding, giving you plenty of inspiration for your big day.
Winter brings us a world of flowers we've left behind, but they're just as fabulous and delicate.
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We’re not going to reinvent the world: it’s true that flowers are less abundant in winter than in spring. However, there are two key points to bear in mind for your floral arrangements, which you can discuss with your wedding planner, and/or wedding designer and florist !
Firstly, choose flowers that are available in your region and suited to your climate. In some areas, the choice is limited, but working with what local nature has to offer is not only more environmentally friendly, it can also give an authentic and charming result.
Secondly, and this ties in with the first point: focus on the foliage! Arrangements made entirely from foliage can be absolutely stunning. Modern and elegant, they bring a natural charm and a touch of originality to your decor. This allows you to play with textures and shades of green for a chic, trendy result. Discover these 8 flowers that will make your winter wedding sparkle!
anemone
Vintage and elegant, the anemone is a delicate flower with a real impact! It's perfect in combination with ranunculus, and you're spoilt for choice with its vibrant colour palette. Whether it's from Caen, Greece or Japan, the anemone loves to travel and is perfect for wedding destination !
CAMELLIA
It's one of the best-known flowers in France (thanks to the House of Chanel), and it comes in a huge number of varieties, giving us spring, autumn and even winter flowers! They add the romantic touch we've been waiting for, and they stand on their own.
gypsophila
Gypsophila, whether you choose the one with the small white flowers or the colourful ones, is very popular for wedding decorations. Not very fragile, it's perfect for elaborate and unusual floral arrangements. Personally, I love them in large armfuls on raw materials!
HELLEBORE
Nicknamed the Christmas Rose, the hellebore withstands the cold and blooms right through winter. Wild and delicate at the same time, this variety is one of the most beautiful flowers of the season! The colour palette of the hellebore ranges from pure white to purple, with a very unusual colour in the realm of inflorescences: green.
ILEX
The famous holly we all know, the absolute symbol of December and especially Christmas! It's a plant that's used in Vendée weddings and can be used in a wide range of arrangements: wreaths, garlands, centrepieces... This variety of berry is perfect for representing the festive spirit and magic of winter.
mimosa
A star of the season, mimosa is loved for its fragrance with soft vanilla notes. Its delicate golden pom-poms bring a vibrant pop of color to your wedding. We love using it on its own or in a monochrome arrangement for that wow effect. Choosing mimosa for your winter wedding is like inviting a warm ray of sunshine into the heart of winter elegance.
protea
Wild, unusual and multi-faceted, the protea is magnificent for your wedding bouquet or as the star plant of your centrepiece! An emblematic flower of South Africa, the colours range from light to dark pink, with white and orange-yellow around the flower.
buttercup
Considered a star flower by florists, the buttercup is a variety that is much appreciated for its longevity! It adds roundness and delicacy to your bouquet. Small and sophisticated, it comes in shimmering or frosty shades, perfect for a winter wedding.
Are you getting married at the end of the year? Read our article on November’s flowers and all our other articles on our blog. To organise the wedding of your dreams, especially in winter, put your trust in Paloma Wood Weddings ! Whatever type of winter wedding you’re organising, trust us with all your needs to ensure everything goes to plan, from floral arrangements to equipment hire.
Contact us today to start planning your dream winter wedding.
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