How to choose flowers that are perfect for a winter wedding

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Q – My wife-to-be wants to create a winter wonderland for our December wedding. What flowers do you suggest we look for?

"Having a winter wedding is exciting for a florist. We can get very creative as there are a wide variety of flowers, foliage and accessories available. You could opt for traditional reds and greens with holly, ilex berries, skimmia, roses, amaryllis, pine cones, willow and ivy. Alternatively, look for crisp, frozen touches with whites and silvers, roses, double lisianthus, anemones, brunia and succulents.

"Bridal flow spray roses give the most stunning aroma, combined with eucalyptus and blue spruce befits the festive season. Either of these could be enhanced further by careful use of bark, moss, wooden containers, vases, glassware, candles and additional Christmas-themed ornaments."

Sharon Monk
Florist 
www.longacres.co.uk