Having a winter wedding has many exciting benefits. Not only is it less expensive, but it is also a beautiful time of year. The light is subtle and golden, with the winter sun low. The upper tree branches are illuminated, giving them a romantic glow. With this said, we see modern black-and-white weddings in the spotlight this year! In addition to warm romantic lighting, fragrance greenery, winter berries, and oversized floral arrangements, the timeless black and white weddings will be characterized by oversized hanging floral arrangements.
Romantic Candlelit Weddings
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A candlelit wedding is an ideal setting for a bride! The ambiance created by flickering candles creates a romantic setting for a winter wedding. You can create a candlelit reception with flowers and votive candles for the centerpieces and large candles outside your reception decorated with greenery and freeze-dried petals for the seating areas. Among your floral centerpieces, set the scene with candlelight down the aisle, on entryway tables, and on event tables. In the winter months, flickering lights add a cozy feeling and create a festive atmosphere. The glow effect is stunning.
Winter Wedding Fabrics
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Let’s talk winter wedding fabrics. The most popular winter wedding fabrics are velvet, lace, silk, and faux fur, which enhance the moment and create timeless photos. Instead of using all-white flowers with winter fabrics, trending is bright floral tones adding. Choose dusty miller with soft silver-greyed leaves for a winter velvety textured for your bridal bouquet. Make your bouquet stand out by adding feathers and non-floral elements and wrapping your blooms in velvet or jewel-toned ribbon.
Winter Wedding Colors
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According to Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute- “Colors for winter 2023 have the deep desire for calm and comfort with energy-boosting vitality through a range of restful and restorative colors, in tandem with exuberant tones. So, don’t be afraid to add flowers and greenery with tones of martini olive, tiger orange, midnight blue, and a fragrant floral pink.” Trends come and go, and sometimes they have subtle tweaks, but it is your day, and I say, make it your own fairytale wedding!
A wedding will unfold with unique creativity and designs that break old traditions adding new ideas. While trends bring freshness each year, ultimately, you are the only trendsetter for your wedding. Create the day of your dreams by following your heart.
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Tina Merola
As a professional designer with over twenty years of industry experience, Tina's lifelong creative passion has enabled her to pursue her artistry and vision in various professional environments. Drawing on her knowledge from floral techniques and tips from the industry’s leading professionals allows her the opportunity to channel her love of the unique beauty of nature’s many wondrous blooms into stunning floral designs.
