subject: A Winter Wedding by:Georgina Clatworthy [print this page] Most couples like to marry in the warmer summer months, with many weddings booked for the months may to September. But have you considered how magical a winter wedding would be? Take some inspiration from the following ideas & tips on creating your own winter wonderland wedding.
What to Wear
Look to the glamour of old Hollywood, with long silk dresses, faux fur wraps & crystal 'diamond' style jewelery. Many designers will produce dresses & accessories suitable for winter time so look for faux fur shawls or capes & long coats which will co-ordinate with you dress. Don't forget you attendants either!
Venues for a Winter Wedding
For a warm & cosy feel look for inn's or country houses with real fires & intimate surroundings. If you favor a larger affair look for country houses, mansions or fine public buildings. Unless you can guarantee snow on your wedding day you may want to avoid rooms with large picture windows. Check out if the venue will be already decorated with seasonal decorations as this could save you some money. Also give consideration to heating at you chosen venue, old buildings such as churches can be very drafty!
The Menu
You can choose any of your favorite dishes, but you may want to incorporate some seasonal flavors as well such as pumpkin soup, spiced wine & roast meats. In terms of decorations for cakes choose all white icing, snowflakes & silver embellishments. If your budget will allow, choose a stunning ice sculpture as a centerpiece.
Winter Wedding Flowers
Choose white blooms such as roses, stephanotis, lillies & hydrangeas, teamed with silvery foliage such as eucalyptus & dusty miller. If you prefer a more colorful, festive arrangement choose red flowers & berries with green foliage.
Winter Wedding Decor
An all white scheme is simple & inexpensive. Decorate with arrangements of white flowers, candles & snowflake table confetti. Christmas fairy lights can be used to light doorways or strung over tables. Crystals & glitter will also lend a wintery touch to your decorations & add silver table linens & charger plates. If you prefer a more festive scheme choose red & green or plaid, with gold accents.
Winter Wedding Favor Ideas
These could range for Christmas tree ornaments, bottles of mulled wine or cider punch, snow globes or festive themed cookies or cutters.
Other ideas
A horse drawn sleigh or carriage is a perfect way for the bride & groom to arrive. Make sure you add a large fur throw to keep you warm though! Christmas trees in various sizes would make great decorations both inside & out. Instead of fresh flowers commission a crystal bouquet instead or ask for a combination of both. Instead of cocktails serve your guests cups of hot chocolate or warm punch when they arrive at the reception.
About the author
Georgina Clatworthy is a dedicated full time writer who composes informative articles related to wedding favors and wedding. She is connected with 1WeddingSource, today's leading wedding social networking planning site.
