Beautiful Flowers – Floral Trends Winter Weddings

Article by Marisilda Garcia

Having a winter wedding this year? You’re in luck. Living in Southern California has its perks for winter weddings. Aside from the weather, local florists abound with a wide variety of blooms to compliment your style and personality. So what’s new in floral trends for a 2011 winter wedding? Marcia L. Johnson Floral Artistry gives us a look at this winter’s trends…

First off: earthy inspiration. California is one of the largest eco friendly states in the US so it’s no surprise that this year’s trend is to “go green.” Finding ways to help the movement by using recycled glass, wood & metal containers adds a personalized touch to your centerpiece. Flowers from a local grower save on gas emissions from travel to your city. Think retro: While the poodle skirt & bell bottoms haven’t quite made a comeback, bright, bold colors are in this winter. Using blue in combination with brown, pink or peach adds a pop of color to your wedding day.

Adding winter accents to your floral arrangement such as berries, apples, artichokes & unusual foliage makes your centerpieces stand out as well. Super size it: A non-floral trend this year is a larger wedding party. Bridesmaids & Groomsmen seem to be the added touch in making your wedding a true family affair. Popular flowers this year range from amaryllis flowers (from deep red hues to striped varieties), orchids, tulips & peonies (in Dec and Jan).

Give your floral designer at least 4 months to prepare, depending on the size of your bridal party. On a budget? No problem. Be upfront with your floral designer. They cater to all types of weddings & budgets. Marcia L. Johnson Floral Artistry builds around your flowers for each season & your budget while keeping with the green movement. They service all types of wedding sizes. Most memorable to date: the Authentic Victorian designer wedding done at the Hotel Del Coronado with 24 bridesmaids & 350 guests.