When planning a wedding most brides tend to stay away from the winter season. “It’s too cold”, “I want to wear a sleeveless dress”, “What if guests flying in get delayed?” There are so many stipulations with having a winter wedding; we never stop and think about how amazing a winter wedding can truly be.
It is true that most people automatically assume a wedding in December will follow the traditional red and green color scheme with some tinsel and twine, and the idea of a tacky wedding scares every bride! But if I’m being honest here, there are a million ways those colors, add our own "tinsel and twine", and create the most fabulously chic wedding you have ever been to!
My motto is less is more, and while deep gem stone colors may sound appealing, hues that remind me of a snowy winter landscape - say, blue, silver, and white - with hints of shimmer make for a more elegant color scheme. Try a billowy approach when draping fabric from the ceiling to create a blanket of snow effect. If you are having an indoor ceremony use tall white branches to line the aisle. This is a great way to create a Winter scene that will make your guests feel like they are outside but keep them nice & cozy! The combination of etched glassware and dainty white flowers give any table a snow-covered look, and hanging crystals from a centerpiece will not only be awe-inspiring for your guests but will also give the dripping icicle look for a whimsical Winter wonderland.
Let's be honest here, when you go to a wedding you are most excited for the cocktail hour to begin so you can get your drink on and try every mini food item that passes you! During the cold months people it would be a great surprise to add hot drinks to the bar menu. Offer flavored coffees, toppings, and liqueurs like Kahlua and Frangelico to spice things up. Shot glasses of eggnog or hot apple cider with bourbon would also do the trick.
Being innovative with food is sometimes tricky if you don't want to spend a lot of money, so one way to enhance your dishes is to change up the shapes and colors. Yes, I said it, colors. Have the caterers cut the food into modern designs and use edible glitter paint to make the food shine. You can then create a stunning buffet display of the array of savory bites. Trust me, your guests will be impressed.
Finally sending your guests home with a thank you is SUPER important, but what kind of favor should you choose? You don’t want to pick something that people will throw away as soon as they get home, which is why I always say give people something they will use, or eat! Warm cookies or churros and a custom glass bottle of milk is the perfect sweet send off into a chilly night.
If what I just described doesn’t make you want to swap that April date for a December one, then I have failed as a wedding-crazed woman!
