Winter weddings can be
just as glamorous and romantic as summer weddings, and your choice of
flowers plays an especially important part in creating a beautiful
winter wedding. However, many couples can initially feel confused
about what sort of design direction to take, or may even be worried
that the design options are too limited at this time of year. Here we
consider some of the design options available at this time of year
and show that when it comes to designing winter wedding flowers,
Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk couples can look forward
to colour schemes and designs that are just as innovative and
exciting as at any other time of the year.
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View examples of some of our designs for bouquets and wedding flowers
for Essex, Suffolk, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire weddings.
Winter Wedding
Flower Design Options
When designing a winter
wedding, there are probably two major routes to take: either try to
create a winter-free zone, or embrace the season completely.
For a winter-free-zone
this simply means choosing bright, spring or summer flowers in any
colour combinations you choose. With modern day travel it is possible
to have just about any type or colour of flowers you like, all year
round. This is a popular choice for couples who have a particular
colour scheme in mind that really only summer colours will
complement, such as bright pink, orange, purple or blue, or who
especially love particular summer flowers such as roses and freesias.
But if you choose to
embrace the season instead, your choices are still extensive.
Embracing the season means using colour schemes and other elements
that are strongly associated with winter. Here are just a few design
ideas along these lines:
Warming – One
of the most popular and effective design options is to go for in
winter is a rich, warm colour scheme. This is a great way to banish
the cold while also reflecting the season. Warming colours tend to be
strong but not too light or bright, such as deep reds, oranges and
yellows offset with dark green. Deep red snowberries can be used to
embellish arrangements or can even be used by themselves to make an
entire bouquet; while deep pink or purple thistle flowers are a great
choice for an early winter / late autumn wedding. Add further warmth
with light, either directly with candles or indirectly with shiny
surfaces such as mirrors, fabrics and ribbon.
White or Cream –
These suggest snow and ice, as well as instantly working with any
cream or white wedding dress, making this a look that is popular all
year round. This type of scheme will appeal to any couples who like a
"less is more" approach to design, and results in an
extremely sophisticated look. As well as traditional cream or white
roses, carnations and so forth, you can make the design feel more
seasonal with touches such as white snowberries. White is ideal if
you want a really wintry feel, while cream creates a softer look.
Silver or Gold –
Adding silver or gold to a cream or white theme is a way to add
sparkle and warmth to your design but without moving too far away
from a winter colour scheme. Silver and gold can be added in many
different ways from silver, gold or even diamante ribbon, beads and
crystals. Other natural items sprayed gold or silver can also create
a sense of luxury while still referring to what's going on outside,
for instance pine cones, acorns or nuts.
Christmas – A
red and green colour scheme makes both a dramatic and warming
display, while also fully embracing the season. Dark green foliage
combined with red flowers or ribbons creates a dramatic display which
can be kept natural or embellished with silver or gold. Many couples
like the symbolism of using evergreen foliage as part of their
design, as well as appreciating the rich, luxurious effect it can
create. For more sparkle and glamour, use large glass vases with
baubles and lights either on table tops or for room decorations.
Spring Around the
Corner – Winter doesn't last forever and so a wedding in late
January or February may like to reflect the fact that Spring is only
a few weeks away. Here white and cream still work well, but perhaps
with lighter green foliage or pale green flowers to represent new
shoots. Another option is to choose flowers which are predominantly
white but have a hint of colour coming through,
such as a pale pink or pale orange. Pale pink snowberries are also a
great seasonal choice for those who really want a lighter colour
colour scheme. This is a popular option for those who want a winter
feel to their wedding but also want to bring in a colour other than
cream or white.
Keeping Winter
Wedding Flowers Within Budget
At Tolly's we
understand that budgetary considerations are extremely important when
it comes to planning a wedding, so we prefer not to gloss over the
economic realities.
Couples will already be
aware that the cost of flowers increases during the winter months,
for obvious reasons (fewer flowers are available locally and more are
imported) and often worry that this means that
their winter wedding flower budget will be inflated as a result.
However, there are many
ways that we can use our design expertise to keep within your desired
budget while still having a truly stunning display. Here are just a
few tricks of the trade that we use when designing winter wedding
flowers for Essex, Suffolk, Hertfordshire and Norfolk weddings.
Foliage
– Using evergreen foliage makes a stunning backdrop for a smaller
number of expertly placed blooms. White or cream flowers create a
delicate and sophisticated look, or use reds, oranges or even purple
for a more warming and dramatic look.
Candles –
There's nothing more wintry, or more cheering, than candles as part
of a floral display, and are especially suited to table top
decorations.
Glassware –
Glass catches and reflects the light and when placed close to or part
of a floral arrangement can create an impression of there being more
flowers.
Mirrors –
Placing flowers on top of a mirror, as part of a table top decoration
for instance, instantly doubles the visual impact of your floral
decorations.
Ribbons –
Carefully arranged ribbons add colour and glamour to any floral
display and can be used to maximise the impact of a few carefully
chosen flowers. A smaller bridal bouquet can appear much larger and
more impressive with some trailing ribbons; while a few table top
flowers can be interwoven with ribbons to create something innovate
and beautiful.
Height over Volume –
Using fewer flowers doesn't have to mean a low level display.
Individual orchids can stand up to 2 feet high and look both delicate
and impressive as a table centrepiece.
Lights – using
electric fairy or Christmas lights add instant warmth and cheer to
any display. Use white lights for a wintry feel, or coloured lights
to inject colour or to complement a colour scheme.
Table Linen –
White table linen works for either a winter colour scheme or to
offset spring or summer colours. Using coloured napkins and chair
tie-backs are a way to introduce warmer or stronger colours into a
design even if the flower selection is more muted.
To
see examples of how we combine these elements to create stunning
wedding flowers for Essex, Suffolk, Hertfordshire and Norfolk
weddings, please view our photo gallery
Based in Suffolk,
Tolly's Flowers provide wedding flowers for Essex, Cambridgeshire,
Hertfordshire and Suffolk wedding venues.
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