Winter Wedding Colours
Winter weddings are often assimilated into the festive winter holidays, namely with the traditional colour schemes of red and white. Nothing could be further from the truth as the options for winter colour palettes are generous, from the classical festive favourites to variations on copper, metallic, pinks, frosted pastels, greys, blues, and so much more.
And you don't need to worry about seasonality if you decide to opt for a dried flower bouquet - an excellent wedding flower option of which many brides are still unaware.
Dried wedding flowers are beautiful, natural, budget-friendly, won't wilt or die, are not subject to seasonality, and are just as stunning as fresh wedding flowers.
Here's a is a roundup of our favourite winter wedding colour schemes:
Dreaming of a White Wedding
Reminiscent of a winter fairytale, a white wedding is nevertheless associated with light, innocence and purity. The white wedding will always be a staple of bridal fashion as this monochromatic choice remains forever modern, pure, and elegant.
If using only white tones for your winter wedding colours, you can focus on incorporating lots of different textures so that the colours don't fall flat. Combine various fabrics, plants, and greenery to add dimension.
Tip: If your dress is white and you don't like the look of white-on-white, throw in a collar of dark green Ruscus leaves to make the bouquet stand out.
2. Pretty in Pink and Various Combinations
Blush Pink with Berry Tones
Want to make a bold statement in the middle of a quiet winter wonderland?
Berry tones blended with the daring blush pink will do it. From cranberry to raspberry and everything in between, this cheerful combination will add a touch of colour, rhythm, and energy to your special day.
Tip: Add a bit of ivory, and you'll have a palette that's lively and joyful, yet romantic.
Blush Tones with Burgundy
Take the classic winter burgundy and twist it with some pretty blush pink. The paler tone balances out of the heavy burgundy, while the deeper hue brings warmth and the winter vibe. It's an ideal colour palette for radiating elegance, sophistication, and beauty. Exquisite!
3. Red Wedding Accents
Simply Red
You can never get it wrong with bright red accents.
Consequently, the traditional and romantic red bouquet is a timeless symbol of love, passion, and romance. With so many beautiful wedding flowers available in red shades, you can feature just about any bloom you can dream of. Think classic roses, garden roses, orchids, clematis, anemones, or gerbera.
Red & White
As festive and seasonal as you can get, red and white are the most classic winter wedding colours of all time. Synonymous with the holiday season, they will bring a sense of festive joy to your wedding. Perhaps the trick to smartly embracing these colours is to opt for an overall minimalist theme. The colours alone will probably be enough to give your wedding all the Christmas-y vibes.
4. Fifty Shades of Grey and Blue
If you’re looking to bring a diaphanous winter glow to your wedding day, silver and blue are an excellent and fashionable duo. They'll also add a contemporary feel to your wedding and are ideal for incorporating trendy accents. If you love cool colours, then this stylish match is for you. Add a hint of silver and embrace the grey by blending different depths of the shade, from dove grey to charcoal. If you're looking to create a serene, chill atmosphere, these colours might be the lucky winners.
Tip: Throw in a bit of romantic ivory for a touch of warmth.
Greys & Frosted Pastels
Although pastel tones are generally considered perfect colours for spring and summer weddings, frosted pastels can surely bring on a wintry vibe. Add dusky lavender, grey and muted tones of green to summon the frosty edge.
Tip: Plaids, fresh evergreens, and metallic accents are all excellent decor pieces for this type of palette.
No matter what colour scheme you decide to choose for your winter wedding, the sky's the limit when it comes to playing with themes, colours and textures. And if you are about to tie the knot sometime soon and need some guidance to create your flower arrangements, talk to your bloom artists today, and let them bring your wedding vision to life. They’d be delighted to design your winter wedding bouquet!
