Winter is probably not the most comfortable time of year, but it is the only time when a wedding can turn into a fairy tale. In snow-white landscapes, the winter image of the bride looks even more sophisticated. It is at this time that a wedding bouquet can become a bright accent. We will tell you about all the nuances when choosing a winter flower arrangement, inspiring you with photographs of stunning wedding bouquets.
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As a rule, bouquets are often diluted with some elements corresponding to a particular season. Below we will look at those suitable for winter.
Waxflowers
These miniature flowers will perfectly complement the bouquet. Their advantages are frost resistance and the fact that they can go without water for a long time.
Their colors are usually either pink or white. They harmonize perfectly with roses, chrysanthemums and carnations.
Succulents
These are plants of a powdery-gray color that are not afraid of frosty weather, so they will fit perfectly into the winter bouquet of the newlywed.
Brunia
They are quite resistant to cold, and look festive and interesting, resembling balls in appearance. Most often, silver and gray tones are used to create a composition.
Berries of hypericum, viburnum and rowan
Such berries are a wonderful decoration for this season. Red shades are considered the ideal color. These plants are appropriate to combine with roses, chrysanthemums, callas or carnations.
By the way, hypericum symbolizes joy, inspiration and will bring good luck on your wedding day if you add it to the decor.
Cotton
The use of cotton in floral arrangements is one of the latest trends in wedding fashion. It is light, airy and goes well with the snow; it will also not be afraid of sub-zero temperatures and will retain its original appearance throughout the celebration.
It would be a good idea to combine it with flowers in flashy shades, berries, brunia and roses, or you can make a composition entirely from it, adding cones and twigs of pine or pine needles.
Knitted details
Another option that is perfect for the cold season. You can add wool threads to the bouquet or make the entire composition from balls of wool.
Needles, cedar, pine and thuja
What could be more wintery than these trees? Decorating the newlywed's bouquet with twigs is one of the best and most appropriate options. They also go well with pine cones.
Feathers and fur
These light, airy, white elements will perfectly fit into a girl’s delicate image and add grace and chic to it.
Fruits
It will look beautiful if you add dried tangerine, orange or lemon slices, small apples or cinnamon sticks to the wedding composition.
Cinnamon
Bridal bouquet: winter design option (shapes, colors)
So, you already know what your winter wedding bouquet will consist of. And in order to put it together, you need to decide on a good shape and color scheme.
Which bouquet shape should I choose?
Shapes most suitable for winter wedding bouquets:
- muff is an unusual version of a wedding attribute with a warming effect for the bride’s hands;
- round - the classic shape of a wedding bouquet, which can become truly winter if you decorate the composition in the form of a Christmas ball;
- bracelet – can protect the bride’s hands from hypothermia, but flowers must be attached to the glove;
- basket - a small basket with flowers will add tenderness to the bride.
Silver and gold elements
How to make a beautiful winter wedding bouquet at home
Before you start creating a bouquet, you need to think about the image of the bride. It is necessary to select the color of the bouquet taking into account the combination with the suits of the bride and groom. The bouquet arrangement should be dense and not be overly burdensome for the bride.
To make your own wedding bouquet, you can use a special base for flowers - a porta bouquet maker, inside of which you must first place a sponge with a nutrient solution for flowers. You can either purchase a porta bouquet holder in a store or make it yourself.
The handle of the bouquet can either be wrapped in a satin ribbon with a bow, or pasted over with stems or leaves of flowers to add naturalness. Corrugated paper is also used to decorate the handle.
Roses, carnations or callas are used for the bouquet. A combination of different types of flowers is allowed, as well as additions in the form of sprigs of greenery or berries. You need to lay out the plants in a circle, starting from the center, with the larger flowers coming first, then the smaller ones. The number of colors must be odd. The stems are cut to 5-6 cm.
Important. To avoid scattering, do not shake, throw or place bouquets made using a porta bouquet holder on horizontal surfaces.
A simpler and less time-consuming option would be a bouquet on stems. Selected flowers are collected together and wrapped with satin ribbon. The disadvantage of this option is its fragility: plants lose their shape very quickly, especially if you constantly hold them in your hands.
The bouquet can also be made using wire. This method involves attaching each flower to a wire. The stem is wrapped with a satin ribbon, and at the end the bouquet is decorated with small spruce branches with small cones. This method requires a lot of time and patience. To simplify the work, you can use artificial flowers rather than real ones.
Cotton
Features of the winter celebration
It is no secret that there are plants that can easily tolerate temperature changes for a short time, but there are also those that cannot tolerate such changes at all. What flowers to choose so that the bride’s bouquet, created with such a careful selection of plants and color palette, remains fresh at least until the evening celebration indoors?
The wedding day is very long. Registration at the registry office, wedding in church, photo shoot in the fresh air - all this is only part of the solemn ritual. Constant movement along the street is inevitable. Florists recommend a large number of plants that can not only withstand temperature changes, but are also able to convey that fabulous atmosphere of a winter holiday that is close to us since childhood.
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What flowers to use
Unfortunately, not all fresh flowers can be used in winter bouquets.
The fact is that not all plants can withstand the test of cold and wind, and even more so - sharp temperature contrasts, for example, when, after a photo shoot in nature, the newlyweds come to the banquet hall, where it is very warm.
Here is a partial list of those flowers for a winter wedding bouquet that will cope well with the test.
Rununculus
These are seasonal flowers, which are usually cut in the second half of winter . Outwardly, they resemble not fully blossomed, small dense peonies or rose buds.
Refined and romantic rununculus are very delicate in appearance, but extremely durable flowers that are ideal for winter bouquets.
Anemones
The sensual tenderness of anemones is complemented by resistance to cold, which is why they are often used in winter floral compositions.
Due to the dark contrasting core, which sets off the different colored petals, anemones look somewhat exotic. And, for example, red anemones are very reminiscent of poppies .
Roses
This is without a doubt the favorite flower of brides. Only white roses should be used with caution, but flowers of rich colors have sufficient frost resistance to delight the bride herself and everyone around her with their unfading beauty.
It is advisable to use small buds so that the bouquet does not look bulky.
Waxflower
This is the name of an Australian shrub, the small inflorescences of which are distinguished by excellent durability.
The variety of shades allows you to use waxflower in compositions of almost any format. At the same time, small flowers, complemented by thin green branches and leaves, make the bouquet more elegant, feminine and delicate.
Amaryllis
Red, pink and white, these flowers may remind some of tulips or lilies, but they look more interesting and bright.
They tolerate unfavorable external conditions well even after being cut.
Amaryllis will make the image brighter and bolder , but you should choose the color with caution, as their overly saturated shades sometimes look provocative.
Cotton
Fluffy snow-white bolls of ripe cotton fit perfectly into the winter style, acting as “snowy” inserts in the bouquet.
It is best used as a decorative element in composite bouquets. Indeed, against the background of cotton fibers, both fresh flowers of a wide variety of shades and other materials will sparkle with new colors.
Succulents
Plants collectively called succulents belong to a wide variety of families. Their fleshy leaves, which have the ability to retain large amounts of moisture, are painted primarily in muted natural colors.
This will emphasize the softness and beauty of the bride, her restraint and sense of style.
Brunia
Exotic brunia, just like cotton, will support the consistency of winter style. Its leaves, soft and pleasant to the touch, resemble pine needles, but the secret of the attractiveness of this plant lies in the flowers.
They look like small, muted greenish-silver balls. Retains appearance even after complete drying.
Hypericum
Many people know this plant as St. John's wort . In addition to its excellent medicinal properties, it is widely used in floristry.
Small, elastic red berries will perfectly complement restrained, strict bouquets, while green ones will add a touch of recklessness and originality to large, sophisticated flowers.
Apples and pomegranates
Forms
It is advisable to select the shape of the bouquet depending on the style of the dress and the features of the bride’s image.
Ball
The most familiar and traditional spherical shape of the bouquet is suitable for petite girls, since in most cases such compositions are small in size.
The composition may have a comfortable handle, but an option is possible when the bouquet ball is suspended on special threads from the hand. This is very important when walking, as it allows you to protect your hands from frost.
Cascade
For brides choosing A-line dresses or classic ones with wide, fluffy and long skirts, a cascade bouquet is ideal . It will emphasize the grace of the girl, while at the same time harmonizing with the thin waist and train of the dress.
You can incorporate such a bouquet into your image using a Greek hairstyle, also laid out in the form of a cascade.
Scepter
Slender, tall brides, dressed in an elegant straight-cut dress, can afford to choose a non-standard bouquet option - a scepter.
Its distinctive feature is a straight, elongated handle, which is usually additionally decorated.
It is customary to wear such a bouquet on the bend of the elbow, so you can hide your hands while walking. A composition of this form will emphasize the solemnity of the event.
Fan
A high hairstyle, a fluffy dress, antique jewelry - all this will ideally complement a bouquet made in the form of a fan. This item itself has long been an indispensable accessory for a lady.
Now a fan bouquet will emphasize the aristocratic sophistication of the bride and, at the same time, show a craving for experimentation.
For manufacturing, either a ready-made fan can be used, or a separate frame of this shape can be created.
Handbag
How often do girls lack some little thing (lipstick, balm, gloves, etc.), especially brides at a winter photo shoot.
If the wedding takes place during a period of severe frosts, then the best choice would be a bouquet-handbag that you can hold in your hands or hang on your wrist.
The basis for the composition is a small elegant clutch or a small handbag with handles, shaped to match the style of the dress.
coupling
Don't forget about practicality on your wedding day. A muff bouquet will be an ideal choice if severe frost is predicted for the wedding day - because this way the bride will be able to simultaneously hold the bouquet and warm her hands with it.
This composition is a muff, on the outer part of which flowers and various decorative elements are attached.
You can experiment with the shape, as well as with the arrangement of flowers - flat compositions, garlands and much more.
Glamelia
Glamelia is a very special case. The fact is that this bouquet is a single large flower. It consists of real living petals collected into a single composition in the shape of a flower.
The shape of this exquisite bouquet can be different - hemisphere, cone, heart. The same goes for color and decorations.
It is advisable that a professional florist create glamelia for a winter wedding - this way you can be sure that the bouquet will be preserved throughout the wedding day.
