PartySlate’s marketing team may have spent the last couple months gushing about fall. However, we’re just as ready to start dreaming about hot cocoa by the fire, sledding on a favorite hills, and dazzling winter wedding centerpieces.
If you live in the Midwest like us, winter is not the most popular time of year for wedding celebrations. It’s true, sub-zero conditions can pose a challenge for everyone, from traveling guests to your photography team.
Of course, daring the elements has its own reward. Wintertide weddings wow with their brilliant winter wedding color palettes, cozy (or dramatic) lighting opportunities, and photo-worthy tablescapes.
Forget the endless Pinterest scrolling. PartySlate’s shortlist of winter wedding centerpieces will have you eager for the next snowfall — minus the shoveling.
Winter Wonderland Centerpieces
Moody & Romantic Centerpieces
Rustic Winter Centerpieces
Festive Winter Centerpieces
Whimsical Winter Centerpieces
Blue Winter Centerpieces
Winter Wonderland Wedding Centerpieces
Is there anything more magical than that first snowfall? Winter weddings are the perfect opportunity to capture the magic of a winter wonderland. Think lavish white floral décor, glimmering candlelight, and moody uplighting in brilliant winter colorscapes. As you’ll see, these winter centerpieces are anything but bleak.
Towering branches — with delicate white blooms — glisten like snow-covered treetops against a midnight blue sky.
Frosted white branches evoke the serene quiet of an early morning snowfall — while violet uplighting and starlit projections contribute to the atmospheric glamour.
Imagine dining in the center of a glistening snowbank. This sweetheart table, surrounded by lavish hydrangeas and cascading white orchids, transports the newlyweds into their own winter dreamscape.
Elevated white florals and luxe feathery details — with the help of candles and twinkling fairy lights — recreate a starlit winter night.
Elevate clusters of pale roses and golden branches with shimmery ceiling décor. Pair undulating waves of crystal fringe with modern orb lighting for a dreamy vibe with a modern twist.
Conjure the beauty of freshly-fallen snow with mirrored tablescapes and cascades of lavish white blooms. Add silvery drapery and snowflake lighting projections to perfect the look.
Towering glass candelabras paired with delicate white blooms bring a dreamy winter glow to any ballroom. Glittering chandeliers amplify the stunning winterscape.
Moody & Romantic Winter Centerpieces
Fall isn’t the only season for dramatic landscapes. Whether it’s a crimson cardinal alighting on a frosted winter branch or a velvety evergreen forest pitched in shadow, winter scenes capture our imaginations with their bold tableaus. With this in mind, we invite you to evoke the season’s startling beauty with moody and romantic winter centerpieces.
Add drama to bare branches with a touch of bright pink and rose floral décor. Suspended crystal beads and floating candlelight will also sparkle against a backdrop of bold violet lighting.
Tapered black candles, crimson pomegranates, and clusters of roses show why “moody” is our favorite mood. A backdrop of consecutive fireplaces further illuminates this dramatic tablescape.
Glass candelabras create an islands of illumination amidst dark cranberry tablescapes and soft amber uplighting.
Not only is floor-level candlelight a 2022 wedding trend, it allows your centerpiece foliage to cast intricate shadows on your tablescape linen. The result is pure enchantment.
A pop of magenta orchids with velvety evergreen linen perfects this inviting, jewel-toned tablescape. Make sure to see how the venue’s artwork perfectly complements the wedding reception table.
Rustic Winter Wedding Centerpieces
Rustic weddings have gone from trending to a classic wedding style that’s always in vogue. Their laid-back elegance is perfect for the no-fuss couple. While rustic weddings are often associated with summer and autumn months, where couples can celebrate outdoors, winter weddings can also benefit from rustic vibes. Keep coziness at the forefront of your winter wedding with an inviting tablescape — and the right centerpieces.
This rustic wooden tablescape gets a modern upgrade with ghost chair seating, white ethereal drapery, and dark and moody centerpieces.
A bed of pine cones and fresh evergreen sprigs pair beautifully with earthy green linen. Twinkling ceiling décor brings an enchanted vibe to rustic winter centerpieces, as well.
A simple white table runner adorned with loose greenery and tapered candlelight creates an elevated and cozy winter tablescape.
Artfully-arranged hydrangea, orchid, and calla lily lend a sleek touch to an industrial-rustic setting complete with a stone fireplace and wooden seating. Add gold charger plates and plenty of candlelight to up the glam factor.
What happens when you pair bare branches with a chic black and white color palette? You get sophisticated winter vibes.
Black tapered candles bring a dramatic touch to this wintery tablescape laden with baby’s breath. Ceiling greenery and vintage light fixtures further elevate the rustic vibe.
Festive Winter Centerpieces
However you celebrate, the holiday season is a time that’s ripe for cheer and connection. It’s also the perfect time of year to say, “I do.” These winter wedding centerpieces embrace the festive spirit of the season — while keeping elegance first in mind.
Red rose centerpieces with starbursts of white orchids and crimson branches further brighten this cheerful scene filled with garland greenery and twinkling string lights.
A bed of evergreen leaves — with sugarplum-like figs and pale roses — softens the tall crystal candle holders with pops of floating cranberries.
Golden details amplify quiet candlelight at this bright blue and white tablescape. Click to see how a perfectly-curated blue and gold party favor accompanied each place setting.
Ring in the new Year with garlands of greenery and chic bowtie place settings before twirling the night away on a timepiece dance floor. Trust us. You have to see it to believe it.
Multiple centerpiece styles — from fireworks of festive crimson and greenery to low clusters of deep-red florals — are the perfect foreshadowing to the seasonal entertainment that awaited guests at this winter wedding. Click to see.
A greenery table runner and golden ornaments bring an elevated festivity to this blush winter tablescape aglow with candlelight.
A cool-toned tablescape, with pale wintry centerpieces and icy-blue linen, captures the glacial vibes of the most magical time of year.
For a one-of-a-kind winter-themed centerpiece, consider frosted gingerbread houses. Elevate the look with white roses, sprigs of evergreen, and silk napkins in a lush emerald hue.
Whimsical Winter Centerpieces
Think of that snowy field (or empty tablescape) as a blank canvas — ripe for the most imaginative ideas. It’s time to indulge in winter whimsy with playful and creative centerpieces. From Ikebana-inspired designs to elvish-like décor, these winter centerpieces have us thinking outside-the-box.
Curling branches with delicate burgundy orchids bring a bit of whimsy to the understated elegance of this winter wedding.
Bare branches with single buds, feathery details, and black tapered candles create a moody vibe with just the right amount of whimsy.
Twinkling cloche jars surrounded by a ring of icy blooms transport us to an enchanted, elvish garden between spins on the dance floor.
Bright & Blue Winter Wedding Centerpieces
Sparkling snowfall and endless blue skies are our favorite types of winter days. Add a touch of blue to your winter wedding centerpieces for a bright and merry aesthetic. Trust us, your photographer will thank you.
Deep blue glassware, delicate white and blue chinoiserie, and a lush array of all-white blooms captures the brightness of a crystal-clear winter day.
This sweetheart table is ultra romantic and cheerful with an abundance of red and blue florals accented by elevated candlelight.
People Also Ask
What flowers are in season for a winter wedding?
Despite its reputation as a barren season, winter has many in-season flowers for your wedding centerpieces. Whether your aesthetic is bright and bold or dreamy and romantic, your options are plentiful.
For local options, make sure to check your region’s plant hardiness zone. Otherwise, speak to your wedding florist for help procuring the blooms of your choice. You can also discover some of our favorite winter flowers below:
Where can I find a florist to design my winter centerpieces?
Head to PartySlate’s curated directory to find an available wedding florist near you. Use the filters to narrow your search by location, services, and more. Moreover, make sure to click on the vendor’s profile to see examples of their work from real wedding celebrations.
Where can I find more wedding ideas and inspiration?
PartySlate is here to connect you with the best wedding ideas and inspiration. Click on the following to discover the latest trends as well as classic ideas:
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