Winter Wedding Ideas to Inpsire Festive Wedding

 There's nothing quite as romantic as saying "I do" in the winter. 

Although weather is cold, winter weddings are brimming with opportunities to infuse the day with warmth and charm. 

Winter weddings do not need to also be a holiday-themed event—while red-and-green celebrations or glitzy metallic parties are certainly fun. You can absolutely throw a showstopping winter wedding without a single holiday motif.

There are so many wonderful ways to plan a winter wedding. For example, wear warm weather attire (nothing says chic like adding a faux fur coat to your bridal style!), serve signature cocktails that capture the spirit of the season, or go all-out with a snowy white color palette.

These are our favorite ideas to consider for your own cold-weather celebration.

• Dress in Warm Attire

The groom chose a green velvet tuxedo while the bride paired her wedding dress with gloves and a cozy fur.

Wear long sleeves wedding dresses, from illusion sleeves to high-collared lace necklines, there's a dress silhouette for every bridal style.

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• Don't Be Afraid to Get Outside

Embrace the season and the weather. Don't be scared to get outside, even snow blankets your wedding venue on the big day. The natural backdrop will be absolutely epic.

• Select a Fitting Venue

Consider your preferred theme, a barn venue is perfect for a rustic aesthetic, a cozy ski lodge is just about as picturesque as it gets for a destination wedding in the mountains, while a botanical garden as an enchanting backdrop for a December ceremony would be a magical choice.

• Embrace the Weather

Opting for a winter wonderland wedding, your hair and makeup will thank you. 

• Embrace Natural Details

Natural details can help to create the feeling of a winter woodland forest, like Birch. You can  put your escort card on split birch logs, tucked among moss, grass, and branches.

• Play Up Greenery

Evergreen wreaths are winter mainstays, you can use them in creative, unexpected ways for your winter wedding, they will be an interesting elements of your party. For instances, as chargers on the reception tables and surround dinner plates.

have the bridesmaids carry greenery wreaths coordinate their red dresses. Doing so will make for an unexpected touch that's seasonal but not overly fa-la-la-la.

• Roaring Fire Cozy Backdrop

Instead of flower-filled backdrops, there there's something undeniably cozy about saying "I do"- roaring fire flanked by lit Christmas trees is the perfect spot.

• Decorate With Twinkle Lights

Fairy lights make everything appear more magical, and that's especially true during the winter. 

A string of glistening twinkle lights can help set the tone for your nuptials. You can incorporating them into the tablescape décor, stringing them into a majestic canopy at the reception, or dangling them from the ceiling.

• Encourage Everyone to Dress the Part

Everyone make sure to dress for the weather, and stay warm at this winter wedding.

• Decorate Wedding Cakes With Seasonal Details

Your winter wedding cakes don't need to be over the top to make a statement. They could be accented with aspen leaves and pine cones.

Choose a seasonal wedding cake flavor. Flavor combos to consider include gingerbread and eggnog creme, chocolate peppermint, and chai spice.

• Make Your Space Cozy

Like, encourage guests to get cozy on blanket-covered benches. The simple décor allows the view to shine while also keeping loved ones comfortable.

Keep everyone in good spirits by offering fleece blankets as they arrive at the venue. Attendees will be able to snuggle up throughout the ceremony and then take the blankets home as a wedding favor.

• Serve Festive Drink, Serve Up Hot Chocolate

Any signature cocktail feels festive when you give it a great name. Whether you choose to serve something seasonally-inspired or your go-to cocktail, naming your signature sips something cleve will make your celebration that much more fun.

Think outside the box with a hot chocolate station bar stocked with homemade marshmallows, peppermint sticks, and whipped cream.

• Showcase Seasonal Blooms

Use flowers to adorn your reception space or to greet guests as they walk in.

The key here is selecting an arrangement of winters blooms (think: amaryllis, pomegranates, carnations, garden roses, and seasonal greenery) that match the aesthetic of your ceremony.

• Consider a Muted Color Palette

Winter weddings are often synonymous with rich jewel tones like emerald green and ruby red, don't be so quick to rule out a muted color palette.

Imagine a lineup of slate gray bridesmaids' dresses against a snowy backdrop or an array of mismatched gowns in the color of the lines of dusty blue and icy periwinkle.

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• Set Up a DIY S'mores Station

When it comes to the dessert table spread, escape freezing temperatures altogether by setting up a DIY s'mores bar stocked with graham crackers, chocolate, marshmallows, and custom fillings.

Guests can gather around a fire pit and roast marshmallows on skewers.

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