There is more range here than people expect. Deep crimson and forest green for a Christmas feel. Icy whites and pale blues that read like frost. Bright pops of yellow when a bride wants to argue with the grey sky.
However you picture it, a snowy portrait, a warm holiday palette, or something soft and wintry-pale, we’ve gathered our favorite winter wedding bouquets to inspire your own. And if you fall in love with any of these looks, click through to see the full wedding. For even more inspiration, browse our Real Weddings directory.
Our Favorite Winter Wedding Bouquets
First up: winter wedding bouquets spotted on real L&L weddings and styled shoots. Click any link to see the full day. Scroll further for shoppable options.
Jewel-Tone Cascade with Protea and Calla Lilies
If you want one bouquet that does the most, this is it. A blush protea sits at the center, ringed by red carnations, white black-eyed anemones, deep purple calla lilies, and scabiosa in cranberry and lavender.
The rich reds and pinks were a thread through the whole day, and here they pile up against soft dusty miller and ferns that trail well past the bride’s hands. It reads full and a little wild, which is exactly the point against a white winter backdrop.
See this Winter Wonderland Styled Wedding →
Blush Garden Rose Cascade with Red Berries
Pale peach garden roses open up big and loose, dotted with clusters of red hypericum berries and framed by seeded eucalyptus.
The long tail of fern and willow greenery is what makes it feel like winter rather than spring. Berries ran through the whole yuletide day, from the flower crown to the burlap-wrapped boutonnieres, so the bouquet ties right back into the palette.
See Alicia and Everett’s Tennessee Wedding →
Red Peony Bouquet with Copper Magnolia Leaves
This one leans into texture. A hot-pink peony and red ranunculus anchor the front, softened by white anemones and a few burgundy scabiosa.
The copper backs of the magnolia leaves catch the light, and strands of pink peppercorn spill out below the loosely tied stems. Held against a white wool peacoat in Estes Park, it makes the cold look like the plan all along.
See Kirsten and Kurt’s Colorado Wedding →
Anemone Bouquet with Dusty Blue Accents
White anemones with inky centers do the heavy lifting here, mixed with red spider mums and clouds of dusty blue hydrangea and berries.
The bride paired it with a deep crimson fringed wrap over her lace gown, and the photo caught real snow falling on her hair. That blue-and-red combination is a nice break from the usual holiday green.
See Sara and Peter’s Winter Wedding →
Wild Burgundy Bouquet with Bare Branches
Loose and asymmetric, this bouquet spills sideways instead of sitting in a neat dome. White anemones and near-black burgundy blooms mix with bare twigs and wispy dried filler.
Set against a stark white background at Lake Winnipesaukee, it has that organic, just-gathered look. If a tidy round bouquet feels too formal, this is the other direction.
See this Winter Styled Shoot on Ice →
Icy White Rose Bouquet with Dusty Miller
This is winter in a bouquet without a single red flower. White roses sit among silvery dusty miller, pale silver brunia berries, and a tucked-in pinecone.
The stems are wrapped in aqua-blue ribbon, which was the thread running through the whole Jackson Hole day, right down to the bride’s blue Uggs. Soft, frosty, and easy to picture in snow.
See this Jackson Hole Winter Wedding →
White Gerbera Bouquet with Pinecones and Red Berries
Crisp and classic Christmas, this bouquet keeps white gerbera daisies and white roses up front, then works in clusters of red berries, brown pinecones, and cedar sprigs.
The white blooms pop hard against the red gown holding them. This Antrim 1844 wedding leaned Christmas and elegant at once, and the bouquet fits right in.
See Lexi and Michael’s Maryland Wedding →
Classic Red and Cream Rose Bouquet
Sometimes the traditional palette just works. Bold red roses sit next to cream and blush roses, with green nigella seed pods and spiky greenery adding a bit of edge.
The bride held it against a white fur stole in the golden light of a Villa Sorio evening in the Veneto countryside. Red and green, done without a single sprig of holly.
See Anna and Alessandro’s Italian Wedding →
All-White Bouquet with Emerald Velvet Ribbon
Pared back and clean, this bouquet stays all white: roses and big open poppy-like blooms nestled into dark ferns and greenery.
The emerald velvet ribbon trailing from the stems is the one shot of color, and it fits the black, white, and green palette of the shoot. Held over a long-sleeve lace gown in a snowy town square, it feels quiet in the best way.
See the Ethereal Emerald Illinois Styled Shoot →
Sunny Yellow Bouquet with Blue Thistle
Here is the bouquet for a bride who wants color and plenty of it. Bright yellow blooms crowd together with spiky blue thistle and trailing olive greenery.
Photographed by a snow-framed window, that lemon-and-blue combination looks even sunnier than it would in June. The olive leaves tie it to the wider lemon and olive palette of the day.
See the Olive and Lemon Styled Wedding →
Deep Red Rose Bouquet
Proof that one flower in one color can carry the whole look. This is a tight cluster of deep crimson roses with just a little dark foliage and nothing else.
The bride tucked it against a white feather stole in a mossy stand of evergreens. Against all that green and grey, that pop of red is plenty.
See Maren and Jeremy’s Snoqualmie Ridge Wedding →
Red and White Rose Bouquet with Silver Foliage
A compact round bouquet of red and white roses with small red berries, softened by silvery dusty miller and wrapped at the stem in gold ribbon.
It fits the shoot’s cranberry, white, and gold palette, and the same mix showed up again in the reception centerpieces. The full-length photo, snow coming down against brick, shows how a small tidy bouquet holds up in a big winter scene.
See this Whimsical Winter Wonderland Styled Shoot →
Red Winter Bouquet with Trailing Navy Ribbons
Red blooms and evergreen come together in a rounded bouquet finished with long navy satin ribbons that trail almost to the snow.
The bride carried it in a white fur capelet against the slopes below Neuschwanstein Castle. Those cobalt ribbons are a small idea worth stealing: an easy way to work a second color into a red winter bouquet.
See the Snowy Neuschwanstein Castle Styled Shoot →
Winter Wedding Flowers Worth a Closer Look
Some of the winter flowers in the bouquets above have a full gallery of their own on Love and Lavender. These are the ones worth a closer look, each with a link to dozens more bouquet ideas built around it.
Ranunculus
Ranunculus is one of the rare showy blooms that peaks in the cold months, with tightly layered petals that look like a rose but softer. It comes in almost every color, from palest blush to deep raspberry, so it slots into an icy palette or a warm holiday one just as easily. Our full roundup gathers ranunculus bouquets in every shade if you want to build a whole look around them.
See our favorite ranunculus bouquets →
Anemones
You already spotted anemones in a few of the bouquets above, and there is a reason they show up so often in winter. That inky center against crisp white petals gives you instant contrast without adding another color. They also come in deep reds and purples for a moodier look. Our anemone roundup runs through both the classic white and the darker takes.
See our favorite anemone bouquets →
White Roses
White roses are the safe bet that never feels boring, and in winter they look like frost against silver foliage and evergreen. They pair with almost anything, so you can keep it all white for a snowy look or add a single pop of red or gold. Our white rose roundup shows how far one classic bloom can stretch across styles.
See our favorite white rose bouquets →
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is the quiet greenery in half the bouquets here. Those silvery blue-green leaves cool down a warm red palette and add trailing movement without overpowering the flowers. It also holds up well out of water, which matters for cold outdoor photos. Our eucalyptus roundup is worth a look if you want greenery to carry more of the bouquet.
See our favorite eucalyptus bouquets →
Baby’s Breath
Baby’s breath clusters into soft white clouds a little like snow, which is why it feels so at home in winter. It works as a full bouquet on its own for a budget-friendly, frosty look, or as filler that lightens up heavier blooms. Our baby’s breath roundup covers both the all-in bouquets and the subtler ways to use it.
See our favorite baby’s breath bouquets →
FAQs
What flowers work best in a winter wedding bouquet?
Roses, anemones, ranunculus, and calla lilies all hold up well and are easy to find in winter. From there you build the season in with berries, pinecones, dusty miller, and evergreen. Amaryllis and hellebores are lovely winter options too if your florist can get them.
Which colors read as wintry?
Two directions work. Deep crimson, forest green, and gold give you the warm holiday feel. Icy whites, silver, and dusty blue read more like frost. You can also go bright, a punch of yellow against snow looks striking, as long as the rest of your palette backs it up.
Do berries and pinecones actually hold up in a bouquet?
They do, which is part of why they show up so often in winter. Red hypericum berries, brunia, and small pinecones are sturdy and add texture without wilting. Ask your florist to wire the pinecones in so they sit where you want them.
Will my bouquet survive the cold for outdoor photos?
Mostly, yes, and hardy winter flowers handle a quick photo session outdoors better than delicate summer blooms. Keep it inside and out of the wind until the last minute, and hand it back to someone warm between shots. Anemones can droop if they get truly cold, so plan those photos first.
Should the bouquet match my winter wedding dress or coat?
It should talk to the rest of your look, not disappear into it. A red bouquet against a white coat or fur stole is a classic for a reason. If you’re wearing a lot of texture already, a simpler bouquet in one or two colors keeps things from getting busy.
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