Planning Tips :: Winter Weddings

Winter weddings are so dreamy and beautiful! Christmas and holiday weddings can turn out to be so elegant! Plain evergreen trees with white lights make a dramatic effect, as you can see from these first photos in this post. Simple red and white poinsettias also look fabulous! Most importantly, the more sparkle the better! String lighting makes the perfect look for accenting a holiday wedding. Candles and reflective ornaments are perfect for table accents where you want to add some warmth, glow and sparkle!

Photo by Wodzisz Photography :: Flowers by Michéll Events

Photo by Wodzisz Photography:: Flowers by Michéll Events

Photo by Wodzisz Photography :: Flowers by Michéll Events

Photo by Wodzisz Photography :: Flowers by Michéll Events

Keep your guests warm! This should be a main focus if you're planning a wintry chilly wedding! Blankets, hot beverages, fire pits and heat lamps are all good ideas of things you can provide to keep your guests warm and comfortable.

Speaking of fire pits, S'mores stations are a wonderful addition to a wedding in chilly weather! Package the supplies as a favor for the guests and send them to the fire pit to have some fun. Not only is it delicious, but it's fun and entertaining for both children and adults!

Hot beverages are another station opportunity for winter weddings. Hot chocolate, hot cider, coffee, tea, or other warm beverages set up in a station format to look amazing and inviting for your guests to enjoy.

If you have the opportunity for snow pictures, at least grab a few. They always turn out superb!

Photo by Wodzisz Photography :: Flowers by Michéll Events

Photo by Trump Photography

Photo by Imagine It Photography :: Flowers by Michéll Events

Not sure what colors apply for a winter wedding? Silver and gold, shades of blue, red and green, red and silver, red and gold, and of course....classic wedding white always gives off a wintry, elegant, classic feel.

Don't stop the holiday wintry décor at the ceremony....bring the cheer to the reception and dinner areas as well. Each table at your wedding reception or special event can have colorful and festive linens, wintry centerpieces, holiday china and gift wrapped take-home favors all adding to the beautiful presentation.

Photo by Susan Jennings Photography :: Table Design by Michéll Events

Photo by Susan Jennings Photography :: Table Design by Michéll Events

Photo by Susan Jennings Photography :: Table Design by Michéll Events

Photo by Susan Jennings Photography :: Table Design by Michéll Events

Winter weddings give you the opprrtunity for entertainment that's not available at other times of the year. Photo booths are all the rage now days, so get Santa to come be a "prop" at your photo booth. Have Christmas carolers singing during cocktail hour or other section of the event to entertain the guests.