Before finishing off the year with a round-up of some of my favorite things from 2013, we have a beautiful winter floral arrangement and bridal bouquet from Sarah Winward, with photos by Britt Chudleigh (two of our Select vendors!). Worried there won’t be beautiful flowers available in you’re a winter bride? Fret not and read on for inspiration!

From Sarah: “In the winter we are without many of the outdoor grown flowers, but the floral industry is still busy growing lots of other wonderful stuff for us indoors. Roses, amaryllis, and ranunculus are a few. I think amaryllis are one of the best flowers to use in the early winter months: they look seasonally appropriate, they are large, and they come in an array of colors. Roses are also always around and are wonderful. Peonies make a come-back in the winter and come to us all the way from the Southern hemisphere. Throughout December there are still a variety of seasonal fruits and berries available on the stem, too.”

To create these dramatic winter arrangements, Sarah used: Henry Bockstoce peony, Cinnamon Spice rose, Cherry Brandy rose, Festival bush, Naranja amaryllis, Mocca amaryllis, Persimmon, Ranunculus, Combo rose, Quicksand rose, Putamayo carnation, Nandina foliage.

Honey of a Thousand Flowers and Chudleigh Weddings are Snippet & Ink Select vendors.