By Jen Carter
Who says that the wedding of your dreams requires a sleeveless dress and air-conditioning? A beautiful winter wedding can be breathtaking, cozy, and come with a lot of financial benefits!
So what are you waiting for? Start planning your wonderful winter-themed wedding!
When selecting decorations, choose décor that is 'warm' and inviting for your guests. Colors play a very important role in a winter wedding. In order to pull off a successful wedding with a comfortable appeal, steer clear of bright colors that are 'summery.' Try warm tones.
Colors like purple, terra-cotta, forest-green, ruby, and navy look excellent with the glow of candlelight. They can add a special ambiance and warmth to any reception site. Winter weddings provide the perfect opportunity to have an 'elegant' wedding with such rich colors.
Accessories are just as important as color if you've selected 'winter' as your wedding theme. Centerpieces can come in the form of frosted glass bowls filled with cinnamon scented pine-cones. Glittery snow-flakes can be hung from the ceiling. Holly-branches with berries can also add a lavish touch to your decorations.
Instead of 'summery' plants, poinsettias, roses, lilies and red ribbons can cover the place of reception. Unfortunately, spring/summer bouquets may not be readily available from your local florist, so any other flowers (other than those mentioned) can be costly during the winter months.
Still looking for a place to hold your wonderful winter themed wedding? How about a bread and breakfast, or a quaint little cottage? Imagine your guests warming themselves in front of a toasty fire, smiling with a mug of hot chocolate in hand. A breath-taking view of a frozen pond and small friendly wildlife will add just the right touch of relaxation. While snow-covered landscapes may not sound appealing to everyone-- think of how fun a sleigh ride and an afternoon of skiing can be.
Worried about what wedding favors to give as a token from your winter themed wedding? Spiced teas, scented candles, personalized mugs, Christmas ornaments with the wedding date imprinted upon them, personalized snow globes with a photograph inside, there are so many items to choose from!
Instead of having a ordinary catered meal, try creating a unique dinner menu. As everyone from your family to share a traditional family recipe, submit some of these recipes to your caterer and have a wonderful meal that everyone will enjoy! The idea is let everyone have some (possibly, well-needed) R&R as they celebrate your festivities.
