These days, it seem like more and more brides get married during spring and summer months. But if you're a bride who has chosen to tie the knot during winter time, there are cool new ideas to bring the season into your nuptials. Toss aside the pale color palettes and spring blooms, because winter weddings have a style that's all their own. Read on and use any one of these ideas and add some magic to your winter wedding.
Start with a Theme
Winter weddings are best when a theme is incorporated into the festivities. Winter white, silver and gold, blue Christmas, an evergreen or a snowflake theme are some great places to start. Lush velvety fabrics and rich shades of color are also very fitting for winter weddings. If the wedding takes place during the holidays, don't be afraid to add traditional touches like candy canes, stars or ornaments into the mix.
Go with Greenery
Instead of only using traditional wedding flowers for your winter wedding, add some wintery touches with greenery. Natural additions like pinecones and greenery like holly leaves or evergreens give seasonal flair to ordinary bouquets and centerpieces. If you use pinecones, keep in mind that they can be painted nearly any color and sprayed with glitter or faux snow. You can also mix greenery with flowers for a unique and textured look. Soft white roses flocked with fir tree boughs makes a beautiful seasonal centerpiece.
Dress for the Occasion
When you have a wedding during the winter season, your wedding attire should be influenced by the time of year. Bring rich colors or pale metallics into your palette with bridesmaids gowns in deep purple, tuxedo vests of sparkling gold or festive red accents on your wedding gown. If you prefer to wear all white, bring in rich shades with accessories like jewelry with colored gemstones or colored stitching on a veil.
Add the Season into your Ceremony
Getting married during the winter also means that you can add touches to your wedding ceremony to reflect the season. Research songs and readings that fit the time of year. If you're writing wedding vows for your ceremony, you can add words and phrases that fit with the season. For holiday weddings, don't be shy about using a few favorite Christmas songs or poems for your ceremony.
Serve Seasonal Food
During the winter, people generally want to eat things that make them feel warm and comfortable. Bring these feelings into your wedding reception by using comfort foods and warm hors d'ouevres. Mini macaroni and cheeses, chicken pot pies and french onion soup are a good start. Instead of classic cocktails, mix up the drinks and serve peppermint martinis and hot chocolate with liquor. If you're getting married around the holidays, serve home cooked traditions with a twist like turkey with chestnut stuffing and sweet potato souffles.
Now that you have some fresh ideas, your winter wedding will be nothing short of spectacular. The more you bring the season into your ceremony, the more special it will be. Have fun with your planning and stay warm!
Start with a Theme
Winter weddings are best when a theme is incorporated into the festivities. Winter white, silver and gold, blue Christmas, an evergreen or a snowflake theme are some great places to start. Lush velvety fabrics and rich shades of color are also very fitting for winter weddings. If the wedding takes place during the holidays, don't be afraid to add traditional touches like candy canes, stars or ornaments into the mix.
Go with Greenery
Instead of only using traditional wedding flowers for your winter wedding, add some wintery touches with greenery. Natural additions like pinecones and greenery like holly leaves or evergreens give seasonal flair to ordinary bouquets and centerpieces. If you use pinecones, keep in mind that they can be painted nearly any color and sprayed with glitter or faux snow. You can also mix greenery with flowers for a unique and textured look. Soft white roses flocked with fir tree boughs makes a beautiful seasonal centerpiece.
Dress for the Occasion
When you have a wedding during the winter season, your wedding attire should be influenced by the time of year. Bring rich colors or pale metallics into your palette with bridesmaids gowns in deep purple, tuxedo vests of sparkling gold or festive red accents on your wedding gown. If you prefer to wear all white, bring in rich shades with accessories like jewelry with colored gemstones or colored stitching on a veil.
Add the Season into your Ceremony
Getting married during the winter also means that you can add touches to your wedding ceremony to reflect the season. Research songs and readings that fit the time of year. If you're writing wedding vows for your ceremony, you can add words and phrases that fit with the season. For holiday weddings, don't be shy about using a few favorite Christmas songs or poems for your ceremony.
Serve Seasonal Food
During the winter, people generally want to eat things that make them feel warm and comfortable. Bring these feelings into your wedding reception by using comfort foods and warm hors d'ouevres. Mini macaroni and cheeses, chicken pot pies and french onion soup are a good start. Instead of classic cocktails, mix up the drinks and serve peppermint martinis and hot chocolate with liquor. If you're getting married around the holidays, serve home cooked traditions with a twist like turkey with chestnut stuffing and sweet potato souffles.
Now that you have some fresh ideas, your winter wedding will be nothing short of spectacular. The more you bring the season into your ceremony, the more special it will be. Have fun with your planning and stay warm!
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