Flowers for a Winter Wedding
You might not think of flowers in winter, But there are plenty of petals that are perfect for colderseason celeBrations. Work with your florist to find budget-friendly blooms that will give you all the punch of spring and summer varieties.
FLOWERS IN SEASON
The experts at Teleflora say that winter weddings can find a rainbow of in-season flowers to pick from. These include amaryllis, anemone, camellias, Casablanca lilies, forget-me-nots, French tulips, gardenias, holly, jasmine, orchids, mini gerbera daisies, paperwhites, poinsettias and roses. You can also choose from filler stems that are in season year-round, including Queen Anne’s lace, solidago, limonium, Montecasino aster and hypericum.
PALETTES
Given that wide range of options, your florist can find blooms to suit any color palette and look. Winter brides can choose from solid-white or ivory-hued bouquets, or even go bold with deep reds. Think of incorporating traditional holiday flowers, too, to add a festive aspect to your big day. Add accents like pinecones, winter greenery and mistletoe for a understated holiday touch.
HIRING A FLORIST
While the option exists to do it yourself, an experienced florist can help you pick stems that will perfectly accent your big day. They can also work with their vendors to get the best prices and help you stick to your budget. Before you talk to florists, know how you want to use flowers in your big day. This is a decision you need to make fairly early on; florists who do weddings tend to book up early, especially during a time of year when you’re competing with holiday celebrations. Talk to your family and friends — especially any recent brides — and ask for florist recommendations. Read reviews online and your potential florist’s website. You might also consider visiting the florist’s shop to see how they do things before scheduling a one-on-one appointment. When you’ve narrowed it down, make that appointment and talk to the florist about your vision, theme and guest list. Also ask them about their availability, style, pricing and services. Talk to them about how they’ll handle delivery and set up on their wedding day and what services they do and do not offer.