Winter theme weddings can be uber chic and ethereal – an absolute wonderland, if you will. Read on for tips, ideas, and inspiration on planning a winter wedding.
Invitations & Stationery
- Add a wintery motif – such as a snowflake or holly branch – to your stationery suite
- Go white on white – and create a snowy first impression.
- Add metallics – jazz it up with a hint of silver or gold.
- Think intimate and cozy – bed and breakfasts or inns complete with roaring fires and plush décor create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Bonus points if you can score a view overlooking a scenic winterscape.
- Think elegant and grand – a formal hotel ballroom overlooking the city evokes a celebratory mood to match the holiday spirit.
- Think seasonal activities – a ski lodge or mountain chalet guarantees a true winter experience and a nice getaway for your guests
Décor elements
- Color palette – 1) new-fallen snow – use whites and creams accented with silver or gold. 2) winter sparkle – ice blue or navy accented with silver. 3) black tie – black is especially suited for a winter wedding when paired with white, silver or gold.
- Go glam – deck your halls with crystal detailing for a sparkling winter effect – adorning linens and chair covers or sprinkled over table tops. The result is deliciously glam and oh so fab.
- Liberal use of candle light – the glow will add warmth and elegance.
- Holiday theme – decorate with potted evergreens, pine branches, wreathes, poinsettias, ornaments, bells, or twinkling white lights.
- Seasonal blooms – white stephanotis, poinsettia, holly, amaryllis, camellias, roses.
- Added interest and texture – incorporate holiday greenery or tiny crystals into your arrangements
- Creative bouquets – instead of flowers, carry tea lights, votive candles or cascading bells Tossing alternative – have your flower girl throw silver glitter or sprinkle fake snow.
- Hearty dishes – serve heartier fare in sophisticated, creative ways – such as colorful butternut squash puree or warm pumpkin soup in ramekins or shot glasses.
- Wintery beverages – warm guests with eggnog, spiced wine or mixed coffee drinks.
- White on white – adorn an all white cake with marzipan snowflakes or swiss dots, or top with fresh white poinsettias or stephanotis
- Get rich – serve a decadent chocolate cake or cheese cake with raspberry sauce/filling, and decorate with chocolate covered cherries or strawberries.
- Top it off – use a decorative snow globe or snowflake as a seasonal topper
- Rich fabrics – warm up to velvet, satin, brocade, and heavy silk
- Add a layer – if your wedding dress is sleeveless or strapless, add a wrap, shrug or cape in white or in one of your wedding colors
- Winter white – dress the wedding party, flower girl and ring bearer in winter white for a chic, clean look.
- Black tie – formal attire at an elegant winter wedding is always a classic
- Sip it – give decorative tins or packets of hot cocoa mix
- Let it snow – inside mini snow globes
- Celebrate – with splits of champagne
- Indulge a sweet tooth – decorate sugar cookies as snowflakes, bells, or another seasonal emblem
♥♥ Here are some cute Winter ideas I found online ♥♥
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