Winter Wedding Flower Guide
Welcome to your Winter Wedding Flowers Guide! Here, you’ll discover some of the most beautiful seasonal winter blooms that will make your wedding flowers truly special. Think delicate details, textural berries, seedheads, and stunning foliage – all the elements that create magic in winter florals.
For your arrangements, varieties like garden roses, snapdragons, astrantia, lisianthus, and scented stocks are available year-round, giving you flexibility with your choices. As a Bristol wedding florist what truly sets winter wedding flowers apart is the imperfectly beautiful, wild, and natural charm of seasonal blooms. They bring personality and a unique touch that will make your wedding day feel even more memorable and personal.
The right flowers can really bring your winter wedding to life, adding both elegance and a cozy, welcoming vibe. By choosing the perfect seasonal blooms and textured foliage, your floral arrangements will help create that special atmosphere you’re dreaming of. It’s all about making your day feel personal, warm, and memorable—just the way you want it to be for you and your guests.
Bride and bridesmaids with beautiful classic white winter bouquets. Photo credit Kitty Wheeler Shaw
Why Winter Wedding Flowers are so Special
Winter flowers have their own special charm, bringing together delicate texture, muted colours and a unique seasonal beauty that you can only get at this time of year. They’re perfect for nature lovers who appreciate authentic quality, as these blooms, berries, seedheads and foliage reflect the imperfect, natural beauty of the season. Plus, winter flowers are great for creating that cozy, warm atmosphere that feels both inviting and sophisticated—ideal for a stylish winter wedding.
Roses, lisianthus, snapdragons, and stocks are always a great choice since they’re available year-round and look beautiful in any season. But if you really want that special winter magic, adding flowers that are only available in winter will give your wedding florals that extra cozy, seasonal charm. It’s those little touches that make your day feel even more magical!
Top Winter Wedding Flowers
Viburnum Tinus Berries
Darkly beautiful with their unusual inky blue colour. These little beauties add a delicate winter touch to wedding designs. I particularly love them in bouquets and boutonnieres.
Berried Ivy
I love a good forage in the hedgerow for these guys. Ivy berries are a wonderful way of adding a winter feel to wedding florals. They add a lovely natural detail. The dark glossy green ivy leaves are beautiful too. I use them in table arrangments and larger displays.
Skimmia
Another wonderful winter berry. Skimmia are available in a lovely muted red or pale green. I love to use them to add a flash of colour and an extra detail in large arrangements and table centre pieces.
Hellebore
So beautiful with their delicate nodding heads. A gorgeous open winter flower and also available as a frilly double petaled variety. I love the deep dark maroon colours, soft muted pinks and stunning whites. I add them to bouquets and table centre vases.
Scabious Seed Heads
Wonderful for adding an interesting texture and shape to bouquets and vases. I adore the perfectly round shape. The dusky tone looks wonderful with more soft and muted colour palettes.
Paperwhites
Daintly little beauties. They are highly scented and gorgeous to add to vases and bouquets. Paperwhites add a delicate, elegant detail to winter florals and so are wonderful for giving a natural seasonal feel. They are part of the narcissus family and so related to the daffodil.
Anemone
Beautifully elegant blooms. Anemones are one of my favourites (I had them in my wedding bouquet). Delicate, open petals. I like to use the white and pastel varieties for winter designs. The dark centres give them a delicately striking look.
Heather
A beautifully textural flower. They are available in lovely white tones, pretty pale pinks and also deep pinks. They add a lovely delicate detail to winter floral designs. I love to use them in buttonholes and bouquets.
Ranunculus
These little darlings. Perfectly delicate, tissue paper like petals. They come in a rainbow of colours from deep dark burgundy, softest pale pink through to beautiful bright yellow. I love to use them in winter bouquets, boutonnieres and table centres.
Winter Wedding Flower Colour Palettes
When it comes to winter wedding colors, there are some beautiful options to choose from that really capture the magic of the season.
White and Green Winter Wedding Flowers
You can go for the classic white and green combo for a crisp, timeless look
Classic white winter wedding flowers with seasonal foliage. Photo credit How Photography
Berry Tone Winter Wedding Flowers
Opt for rich berry tones like deep reds, purples, and burgundies to create a luxurious, cozy feel.
Sumptuous winter wedding bouquet with deep red berry tones at Thornbury Castle.
Photo credit Lily Wilson Photography
Winter bud vases and jam jars filled with berries and seasonal foliage. Photo credit Rebecca Vale Photography
Pale Blue Winter Wedding Flowers
For something a bit more modern, icy blues and silvery foliage paired with white blooms bring that frosty winter vibe while keeping things elegant and fresh.
Pale blue winter wedding flowers with deep navy tones.
Photo credit Lee Hatherall Photography
Lavender Tone Winter Wedding Flowers
For a sophisticated, elegant take on Winter flowers choose soft muted lavender colours.
Dusky pink and lavender winter bouquets with dark berry tones. Photo credit Tash Park Photography
Wedding ceremony flowers in muted lavender tones. Photo credit Naomi Jane Photography
Creating Warmth and Ambience with Winter Flowers
Imaging sitting down to a beautiful candle-lit dinner with your friends and family on your wedding day.
Creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for your winter wedding is all about the details. Think soft candlelight, layered textures, and thoughtful floral design. Mixing in vintage vases and bud vases with your flowers adds a cozy, personal touch to the tables, while candles create that soft, romantic glow. And to make the most of your flowers, re-purposing your ceremony arrangements for the reception is a brilliant, sustainable way to keep the beauty going throughout the day without wasting a thing. It’s all about making your wedding feel warm, welcoming, and uniquely you.
Adding candles to larger arrangements creates an elegant winter ambience at your venue.
Photo credit Naomi Jane Photography
Candle lit dinner scenes. Photo credit Tash Park Photography
Pine cones and bud vases of seasonal flowers and winter foliage adding cosyness and an elegant winter vibe. Photo credit Rebecca Vale Photography
Romantic candelabra arrangement with rich red flowers, making a luxurious winter table centrepiece. Photo credit Lily Wilson Photography
Statement Winter Wedding Flowers
When it comes to making a statement at your winter wedding, impactful installations can really steal the show! Imagine a stunning floral arch full of beautiful winter texture, berries and foliage creating a magical backdrop for your ceremony. Or an over-sized mantelpiece design that draws everyone’s eye and adds charm to your reception space.
A stunning winter wedding ceremony floral display created using layered large urn displays. The addition of candles really adds that magical winter feeling and a touch of elegance.
Photo credit Naomi Jane Photography
Large urn displays and registrars table arrangement adding winter moodiness for this wedding ceremony at Thornbury Castle. Photo credit Lily Wilson Photography
Winter Wedding Bouquets
Winter wedding bouquets are all about embracing the season’s beauty and delicate detail. Think lush, textured floral bouquets featuring winter blooms like ranunculus, anemones, and helebores mixed with seasonal foliage and maybe a few berries or seed-heads for that extra bit of charm. You can go for classic white or add in rich jewel tones for a sophisticated and sumptuous look —either way, your bouquet will feel so stylish and elegant. Plus, with the colder weather, you can even play around with cozy details like velvet ribbons to tie everything together. Your bouquet will be a beautiful reflection of the season and your unique style!
White Winter Wedding Bouquet
Beautifully classic bridal bouquet with white winter flowers, winter foliage and garden roses. Photo credit How Photography
Pale Blue Winter Wedding Bouquet
Beautiful winter bridal bouquet. Seasonal detail added with viburnum berries, ranunculus and anemones. Photo credit Lee Hatherall Photography
Deep Red Winter Wedding Bouquet
Sophisticated winter bridal bouquet with a deep red colour palette at Thornbury Castle.
Photo credit Lily Wilson Photography
Dusky Lavender Winter Wedding Bouquet
Winter bouquet with dusky, muted tones. Photo credit Naomi Jane Photography
Winter Wedding Table Flowers
Winter table flowers are the perfect way to bring warmth and elegance to your reception. Imagine seasonal blooms like ranunculus, hellebores mixed with berries and sumptuous foliage arranged in beautiful vintage vases or scattered in bud vases across the tables. Pair them with flickering candles and seasonal greenery like eucalyptus, rosemary or pine for that cozy, inviting feel. It’s all about creating a tablescape that feels intimate and stylish, where your guests can feel the warmth and beauty of the season as they sit down to celebrate with you. Plus, layering textures and mixing different heights will give your tables that extra touch of personality and charm!
Tablescape with bud vases and vintage vases fill with seasonal winter flowers. Layered with candles and tablel runners to give an elegant and inviting winter feel to the table. Photo credit Naomi Jane Photography
Luxurious, tall winter table centre in pale blue with seasonal foliage. Photo Credit Lee Hatherall Photography
Simple bud vases with winter foliage and pine cone place settings and elegant detail. Photo credit Rebecca Vale Photography
Winter Bridesmaids Bouquets, Floral Crowns and Buttonholes: Seasonal Charm for Your Wedding Party
Your wedding parties bouquets, buttonholes, and accessories like floral crowns are the perfect way to tie your whole winter wedding look together. For the bouquets, think seasonal blooms mixed with delicate greenery and maybe a touch of texture from berries or pine. Buttonholes can be simple yet stylish, with a pop of winter foliage, berries and small blooms like ranunculus to match the rest of the flowers. And for something extra special, floral crowns of winter foliage, berries and seedheads are a gorgeous way to add a natural, whimsical feel to your bridal party—perfect for embracing the beauty of the season in a fun and personal way!
Winter Bridesmaids Flowers
Sophisticated Winter Bridesmaids bouquets. Photo credit Rebecca Vale Photography
Bridesmaids bouquets with muted pinks and lavender tones with deep berry colours.
Tash Park Photography
Winter Buttonholes and Boutonnieres
Winter boutonnieres created using scabious seed heads and berries. Photo credit Rebecca Vale Photography
Stylish boutonniere with muted colours and winter rosemary foliage. Photo credit Naomi Jane Photography
White winter boutonnieres with winter foliage and eryngium. Photo credit Kitty Wheeler Shaw Photography.
Floral Accessories for a Winter Wedding
Delicate winter bridal crown. Ranunculus and berries adding a seasonal touch. Photo credit Rebecca Vale Photography
Bridal Crown of white wax flower. Perfect for a winter wedding. Photo credit Kitty Wheeler Shaw
Personalise Your Winter Wedding Flowers for a Unique Touch
Personalising your winter wedding flowers is a beautiful way to make your day feel even more special and uniquely yours. You can add favourite flowers that have personal meaning for you, or even choose symbolic blooms that reflect your story as a couple. Whether it’s a flower that holds sentimental value or one that represents something important to you both, these personal touches will make your floral arrangements feel even more meaningful.
You can also bring in seasonal elements like berries, branches, or winter foliage that align with your style and the season. Imagine adding sprigs of holly,branches, or even pine cones to your floral designs —these little details not only add texture but also connect your wedding to the beauty of winter. It’s all about incorporating those special touches that reflect your personality and love story.
Adding gold ribbon to this bridal bouquet has given it a personal and touch and a little hint of seasonal winter magic. Photo credit Tash Park Photography
Posies of winter foliage and berries attached to chairs have added and unique and personal touch to this wedding breakfast. Photo credit Rebecca Vale Photography
Add Magic to Your Winter Wedding with the Perfect Flowers
Winter weddings are a wonderful opportunity to create truly memorable floral designs that reflect the beauty of the season. With the right mix of seasonal blooms, textured foliage, and personal touches, your flowers can bring warmth, elegance, and a unique charm to your day. Whether you’re dreaming of a cozy, intimate atmosphere or something more bold and modern, winter flowers offer endless possibilities to make your wedding feel special and stylish.
Berries, warm red tones and seasonal foliage have added a magical winter feel to this wedding. Photo credit Rebecca Vale Photography
The Wonderful Wedding Photographers
If you’re looking for help crafting the perfect floral designs for your winter wedding, I’d love to work with you. Together, we can create a bespoke floral experience that reflects your style and vision, making your day unforgettable for you and your guests.
If you are getting married in Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds or Wiltshire I would LOVE to hear from and help you with your wedding florals. You can get in touch and book a consultation to chat about your wedding florals HERE.
Meg xx
