There’s no doubt that summer and spring are the most popular seasons for weddings, but what about fall and winter? Depending on where you live, these seasons can be the most beautiful times of the year. Planning a winter wedding? You came to the right place. In this blog post, we share the best winter wedding planning tips, including benefits of having a winter wedding, along with festive ideas, colors, and dresses. Getting married in the winter is a festive and fabulous idea for so many reasons. Albeit the unpopular choice, it is something to get excited about and we’ll let you know why. So grab a mug of hot chocolate and start imagining your beautiful wedding day!
As we mentioned above, there are some perks to having a winter wedding that summer and spring weddings just don’t have. So let’s get into it.
Because more people want to get married during the warmer months, there are less venues available and they tend to be more expensive. More people are demanding a venue and vendors, so the rates increase. You’re likely to find less expensive wedding venues during the winter months, as well as more options to choose from with less competition.
Weddings aside, summer and spring time are the busiest time of year for traveling. Kids are out of school and some professionals are home on break, so most people plan their family vacations around this time. Because of this, it’s more expensive to travel during spring and summer.
We recommend holding your winter event either well before the December holidays or well after because the two weeks surrounding Christmas are the peak winter travel dates. Plus, a lot of your guests may not want to choose between holidays with family or coming to your wedding. So, save the stress for everyone and plan your big day around the holidays.
Winter Wedding Ideas
While summer, spring, and early fall are the popular seasons for weddings (and they’re definitely warmer), there are some special things about winter that can make your wedding stand out among the crowd. Winter has a magical air to it – the air is literally cooler and crisper, the nights are longer, stars are bright, and life just moves a little slower. Having a wedding at this time will mean you get to bring all of these magical qualities into your special day. Here are some of our winter wedding ideas.
Winter Wedding Dresses
First, let’s talk dresses since that’s our speciality (and we love them!) Depending on the venue, you’ll need to keep a couple things in mind when shopping for your wedding gown – warmth and accessories. If you plan to be outside at any point in your ceremony or reception, you either need to wear a long-sleeved gown or have a matching accessory like a bridal coat or shawl and gloves.
A velvet bridal dress or velvet accessories are very fitting for a winter bridal look. But if you aren’t getting married in a cold place, we suggest a lovely lace sleeved bridal gown.
These are some winter time favorite bridal dresses we have in our wedding gown store.
Winter Wedding Colors
When planning the decor and theme, utilize the colors of winter to enhance your theme and tie in the spirit of the season. Colors like burgundy, emerald green, red, midnight blue, navy, silver, and gold are fitting winter wedding colors. Create a warm, festive wedding theme by using the elements of nature in your accessories and decor. Items like pine cones, mistletoe, holly, and fir make lovely additions to winter wedding decor and accessories. Natural materials make beautiful table toppers and silverware holders.
Wedding Favors
If you plan to provide wedding favors for guests or loved ones, you can get creative with festive favors. It’s really fun! One idea we love is to buy (or make) coasters out of thin log, and carve a small hole, insert a votive candle, tie a native holiday plant to it with the couple’s names, and it’s done! These are a simple, cute way to let your guests bring a bit of your winter festive theme home with them.
Whatever you choose, the Madame Bridal team hopes you have the time of your lives and enjoy every minute. Your winter wonderland wedding will be a raving success – be sure to tag us in your photos and show us your wedding dress!
