There’s a certain extra layer of magic that settles over a winter wedding, the same way a sea mist casts that glorious haze over the ocean in the early morning.
Designing winter wedding flowers brings me so much joy because there’s room for play and innovation, and the ability to lean into a huge variety of dynamic concepts – we can reimagine classic wintry colour palettes, dial up the dark and dramatic, or create in cool monochromes.
As a wedding florist who places a lot of emphasis on colour, I curate designs that are dense in blooms and less heavy on the foliage; the result is impactful and indulgent, and whichever shades you choose to paint your wedding day in, they’re sure to shine. These are some of my favourite winter wedding flowers colour palettes for your inspiration – but remember, your options are never limited to what has gone before.
Why your winter wedding flowers’ colour palette is so important
There’s more to choosing a colour palette than just selecting shades that look good together – you’re creating a combination of tones that ultimately make a masterpiece, a design as unique as any Vermeer or Rembrandt. The right colours help to tie together your whole wedding day story, allowing it to flow like a blossom blowing in the breeze, and help set the tone for the vibe of the day.
When it comes to winter wedding flowers, the colour palette you choose will heavily influence the mood and spirit of your day – perhaps even more so than in the spring or summer, when you’re surrounded by fresh, vibrant greenery and naturally occurring blooms.
What’s the atmosphere you’d like to create for your guests? Is it cosy and immersive, or editorial and spacious? Are we going for decadent, velvety and theatrical, or chic and minimal? The colour palette and design choices are equally as important in bringing your ambience to life.
Don’t worry, though – when you work with me, this isn’t an overwhelming experience. There’s no pressure on you to be able to pull together the perfect palette; simply chat to me about your vision and ideas, tell me about any shades you do or don’t love and how you’d like your day to feel, and I’ll propose the tones with which to create your floral fresco.
I’ll also ensure your colour palette is cohesively woven throughout your whole wedding, working closely with your stationery designer, cake artist, stylist if you have one, and of course your photographer and planner/coordinator. Cherry red detailing on your wedding cake and Ruby Woo red in your flowers? Not on my watch, unless it’s an intentional design decision!
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Winter wedding flowers’ colour palette inspiration
Velvet Decadence: Ruby Noir & Eggshell
Sophie and Ben’s December winter wedding at Pelham House was flooded with florals, using the most resplendent shades of deepest wine, cinnabar and soft shell pink alongside clusters in contrasting clotted cream. Their winter wedding flowers colour palette was velvety, and offered intimacy and editorial chicness in equal measure.
I loved that they chose to put a big emphasis on their top table through their florals, and we repurposed their ceremony flowers into a backdrop for their seats at their wedding breakfast. In this way we created a focal design moment for the room, a gorgeous canvas against which their photos could be taken, and a real sense of main character energy for the newlyweds.
Among the blooms were black trim candle boxes and clear glass candle sleeves, enclosing tonal ivory and biscuit taper and pillar candles – all provided by us. We also used flowing taupe textiles on the table tops to add texture, and the end result was playful, modern and dramatic. Sophie and Ben were stylish and detail-driven, and it was an absolute pleasure designing their winter wonderland with them.
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Photographer: Jacob Malinski Photography
Frothy Opulence: Claret & Coral
This winter wedding flowers colour palette at Findon Place was designed as a bold take on burgundy and blush, blending shades of deep claret, pretty pearlescent pinks and sweet cotton candy tones to create a design that looked good enough to eat. The grandiosity of Findon Place demands the exceptional, and we created a show-stopper including a suspended floral cloud, plinths and urns of varying heights and styles, and buttery blooms nestled together in carefully crafted clusters. The spaces were flushed with candlelight, bringing a wintry glow and a warm atmosphere.
Photographer: Lauren Elizabeth Photography
Reimagined Classic: Mint & Mauve
Pink and green wedding flowers are a tale as old as time, and for good reason – it’s a beautiful, fresh colour combination that can be realised in so many different ways. Visualising and explaining your perfect colour palette in these shades can be difficult, since the spectrum of pinks and greens is vast.
For ethereal, whimsical vibes, choose pistachio and sage, pastel and petal. Looking for a zesty, Mediterranean feel? Lime green and vibrant magenta are a winning pair – and, yes, you can definitely have this at a winter wedding! To go for something dark and dramatic, colours like fern and hunter green match well with grapefruit and flamingo.
2025’s Fruitiest Trend: Cherry-Coded
There’s a reason red is popping up in wedding flowers so much, and it’s no longer reserved just for winter weddings – but it’s still a classic colour for this time of year, and I absolutely love the cherry tones that are so on trend right now. Cherry red is suave, versatile and just a little bit sexy, and can be used in a variety of different ways.
The design I created for this photoshoot at English’s of Brighton leaned into the cool, edgy side of cherry, whereas the colour palette at Northbrook Park embraced the feminine and the pretty.
Photographer: Lisa Devlin Photography
More winter wedding flower colour palettes:
I’d like to give a special mention to a few other beautiful winter wedding flowers colour palettes, to help you think outside the box and embrace the bold choices I know you really want to make.
Reimagining classics such as red, white and green is always a fun way to take something familiar and make it that little bit more fabulous, delivering on something that says ‘winter’ and also ‘wow’. I also love to play with cooler-toned palettes, echoing the twinkle of an ice-tipped meadow or the freshness of a new snowfall, which can be done without leaving your space feeling stark and soulless.
Finally, winter brights are always so much fun – taking a colour palette you’d traditionally associate with summer, such as one including purples, yellows or oranges, and turning it into a whimsical winter wonderland of florals.
If you’d love to work with a wedding floral designer who emphasises your colour palette and makes it sing, I’d love to hear from you. Get in touch using the button below.
Lover of baked goods, scented candles, ASOS and the theatre. When I’m not planning gorgeous wedding flowers for my beautiful couples, I’m doting on my little rescue dog, attending a gig, eating pizza or I’m glued to my laptop working when I should probably be relaxing because I absolutely love what I do.
