Winter Wedding Colors and Flowers
Winter Wedding Flowers
One of the first things someone exclaims when I tell them I exclusively use local and seasonal product is, “But what about the winter!!?”
I get it, there aren’t tons of flowers in the dead of winter. But, that doesn’t mean nature still isn’t beautiful and offering us lots of treasures to make your wedding magical.
Winter is all about that texture. We’ve got soft moss, fragile dried product, and rich greens. In early December, I’m still able to get lilies and roses grown in Oregon. In January, one of my growers will provide me gorgeous amaryllis and paperwhites if we plan ahead! By the end of January and through February, we begin working with early tulips and hellebores as well as blooming branches. The options are endless!
I love booking clients for winter months because I know without a doubt that it’s because they love my ethos, trust me, and are flexible.
Here’s a list of what will likely be available during the winter months in the PNW:
oregon myrtle
forsythia
hellebore
moss
blooming branches
fruiting ilex
amaryllis
ferns
salal
cedar
pine
fir
cypress
eucalyptus
camelia
Winter Wedding Colors
Winter in the PNW is *cozy* (read: long nights and lots of rain). With that in mind, it’s important to consider how you’re going to make your wedding feel warm. I suggest including lots of candles, string lights, and maybe even choosing a venue that has a fireplace.
Coastal Winter
navy blue, crisp white, fog, winter greens
Kim and Jacob got married at the Edmonds Waterfront Center in late January. They wanted a clean, classic look to their wedding with a view! As their wedding florist, that was a little tricky for me to work out given the time of year. They wanted it to still feel like winter, but with white flowers and greens. I reached out to one of my favorite growers, White Center Flower & Farm, and they specially grew me the most gorgeous frilly amaryllis and paperwhites for their special day. I love how the crisp white flowers contrasted the otherwise dreary day!
Photos: Mary Jo Photography
Winter Greens
shades of forest greens with a pop of blue
Given my profession, I rarely get a couple who asks for NO flowers, but Regina and Geffen were that couple. They completely leaned into the season and got the forest vibe they were going for. Regina was a stunner in her custom ice blue wedding gown by Cicada Bridal. The blue + the greens let the dress shine and the bouquet pop. Perfection! We included lots of candles in the industrial venue, Within Sodo and decorated the walls, lights, and tables with seasonal greens. There was so much beautiful light and texture you didn’t even miss flowers at this January wedding.
Photography: Candace Marie Photography
Vibrant Fern
peaches, pinks, whites, and fern green
In early December, a group of vendors and I had the privilege partnering with Wish Upon A Wedding, a nonprofit that provides weddings and vow renewals to couples facing terminal illness or life altering health circumstances. Nerissa and Farris were gifted an intimate vow renewal and it felt like such a privilege to design the florals for them. Her favorite flower is a lily, her favorite greenery is a fern, and she definitely wanted pink involved! I used a specialty double white lily, the season’s last few roses, pink snowberry, and lots of local greens (ferns included, of course!).
Photography: Bloom & Wander Co
Textured Whites
When Emma from Émerveillé Events reached out about this styled shoot at the Four Seasons in Seattle, I was stoked. Not because the venue and vendors were so glam, but because I finally got the opportunity to prove that luxury weddings can be sustainable. She had no doubt I could pull off the design prompt using only local, seasonal product. In early February, there’s very little that’s blooming, let alone an abundance of white. I utilized early tulips, white amaryllis, blooming branches, and foraged clematis seed head. To compliment the delicate winter blooms, I used high end vases that provided the texture and color I needed.
Photography: Alexandrae Photo
Mossy Wonderland
textured greens, browns, grays, and a pop of red
As a baby florist, this was one of my very first designs and still one of my favorites. In early January, I loved loved loved being able to use beautiful, local sheet moss, woodsy greens, a few dried bits, some forgotten roses, and some cute little mushrooms. The products used created a winter feel that was both true to the season and inviting, unlike the winter here! I’ve recreated the moss tables so many times by this point, each with their own unique flare.
Photography: Into Dust Photography
If you have yet to find a florist to transform your wedding venue into the setting of your dreams, I’d love to introduce myself! I’m Meghan, the owner and designer behind Twisted Bramble—a local luxury florist in Seattle, WA. I’m passionate about working with clients who prioritize seasonality and sustainability in their wedding planning process, which is why I hope these color palettes are inspiring and resourceful for you. You can learn more about me and my approach to floral design here, and get in touch here so we can connect. Feel free to also browse additional wedding resources from my Blog below!
