Our Favorite 5 Seattle Winter Wedding Flowers

Are you planning a winter wedding in Seattle, Washington or the Pacific Northwest? Winter may not be the most popular season for weddings, but it can be definitely be romantic and cozy. As a sustainable wedding florist, we are in tune in with the best seasonal flowers to use for every season, including winter. In this blog, we'll share with you our top five favorite Seattle winter wedding flowers that will make your wedding day magical.

1. Japanese sweet peas

Japanese sweet peas in shades of pink and white

For an elegant but whimsical flower addition to your winter wedding, Japanese sweet peas are one of our go-to flower choices. These are delicate-looking flowers that come in pastels, neutrals, and bold shades of colors. They look stunning in bouquets and centerpieces to add lovely movement to smaller designs. We can’t get enough of these Japanese sweet peas when they’re available and we will absolutely include them in your winter wedding designs.

2. Amaryllis

You’ll probably see potted amaryllis bulbs around the winter holidays more often than it being used as a cut flower. Amaryllis is a classic winter flower which is frequently used in holiday designs, but they are also lovely in wedding designs. These large focal flowers are showstoppers and come in tons of colors beyond classic red and white. We love some of the varieties that come in sophisticated neutral or bicolor hues. Amaryllis are great for installations and other large scale designs for your winter wedding.

3. Anemones

Anemones are a fan favorite for weddings but we particularly love them for winter weddings when the weather is cooler. They don’t hold up well in the heat. They are most commonly known to have a bold black center that adds a distinct look to designs. However, there are also varieties with a green center and some that have more layers of petals. Anemones come in a variety of colors and can work with many different wedding vibes.

classic white anemones with black centers on the left of this arrangement

4. Flowering branches

Flowering branches are usually some of the first blooms to show up in late winter or early spring. Some of our favorites are flowering quince, tulip magnolia, and flowering plum branches. These branches have small delicate flowers and buds that come in shades of white, pink, and red. We love how these look used en masse in a large vase for an elevated centerpiece or incorporated into a modern installation design.

5. Tulips

Tulips are a classic flower that signifies the start of spring but are also great for wedding designs. They are available in pretty much every color possible under the sun. Tulips look stunning in bouquets and can be paired with other flowers to create a unique winter look. Tulips go beyond the basic and there are SO many interesting varieties out there such as frill, parrot, peony, French, and lily varieties. Tulips should not be overlooked as lovely winter wedding flower.

The very sought after ‘la belle epoque’ tulip

If you're getting married in Seattle, Washington in the winter, you can still have a variety of flowers at your wedding that can make your day magical, despite the cold weather. We are incredibly lucky that the Seattle Growers’ Market has west coast grown flowers available year round. Our top five Seattle winter wedding flowers - Japanese sweet peas, amaryllis, anemones, flowering branches (such as quince or tulip magnolia), and tulips are all lovely additions for your winter wedding.

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