Winter is approaching, and we are getting into that magical part of the year once more where everyone is happy, festive, and looking forward to seeing family.
Winter is a beautiful time of year to get married, and even though we are in the midst of a pandemic we are still able to enjoy this celebration with the people we love the most in the world.
If you are looking to plan a beautiful winter wedding this year, we want to share with you some of the fun ways to create the perfect winter themed wedding for you and your guests.
Wrap up Christmas gifts
If you are planning on having your wedding in December close to Christmas, one way to make the nuptials feel more special is to wrap up Christmas gifts as favours. There are many fun stocking fillers you can choose to give your guests, and wrapped up in a Christmas bow will just add an extra touch of festive magic to the day.
Arrive in style
It is important for any bride and groom to arrive at their wedding in style, and there are a few different options to choose from for a magical winter feeling. You could employ Limo Services and hire a stunning white limo to take you to your wedding; or even hire a horse and carriage which is decorated with festive colours to bring you to your destination. Have fun choosing your festive mode of transport and go all out!
Decorate with fairy lights
What’s a simple, cheap, and quick way to decorate a room at Christmas? Fairy lights. Fairy lights offer soft and colourful light to any room, and will bring a simple feature to your ceremony and reception rooms without a massive cost. You can purchase battery operated fairy lights online and place them in different parts of your wedding party. They will offer a stunning soft light and bring a touch of magic to your celebration.
Create fake snow
Winter is associated with stunning flurries of snowfall, however snow is not guaranteed to fall on the day of your wedding. To keep with that winter vibe, you can hire a snow machine from a professional company and create stunning snowfall in front of your venue for the day. This will work amazingly for your photographs and will give off that magical winter vibe even if it’s not real!
Choose festive colours
When choosing the colour palette for a winter wedding there are a few options to choose from:
Natural – woodland themed colours such as brown, copper, green, white, silver
Festive – classic red, green, gold, silver and white
Neutral – pastel shades, metallic pastels
No matter what colour palette you choose for your wedding, you’ll be able to create a stunning winter wonderland for you and your family to enjoy throughout the day.
Wrap up warm
A winter wedding is a much different affair to a summer one, and as such you’ll need to wrap up warm when outside to keep yourself from freezing over! There are plenty of stylish long sleeve dresses for your bridesmaids to wear; and long sleeve wedding dresses too. However you can also simply wear a white fluffy shawl over your shoulders between photographs if you want to show off your dress!
Use soft lighting
Winter is a time for comfort and cosiness, and one of the simple ways to create this atmosphere for your wedding is soft lighting. Consider turning out the main lights of your ceremony hall and reception room and instead lighting the way with candles and fairy lights. Candles can make a wonderful centrepiece for your tables and will provide a warmth and comfort that only winter can achieve. To take it a step further, choose a scented candle such as warm vanilla frosting or apple and cinnamon to bring that winter feel to the party!
Try winter flowers
Most of us associate flowers with spring and summer, but there are also some amazing flowers to use in your wedding bouquet for winter.
- Poinsettia – with their stunning red leaves and festive look, these are the ideal choice for centrepieces or hanging displays in your reception hall
- Red roses – a classic flower for all weddings, consider choosing a red rose bouquet rather than white to add a pop of colour to your display
- Manzanita tree – these stripped back trees are perfect for a natural winter wedding and you can hang baubles or fairy lights on them to create a beautiful look
- Holly – green spiky leaves and stunning red berries are the perfect winter flower
- Daisies – stunning white flowers add a delicate touch to your winter bouquet
- Waxflower – stunning small pink flowers add a beautiful touch to any display of winter flowers.
There are plenty of easy ways to make the most of your winter wedding this year so have fun trying out some of these ideas!
