Enjoy the Wonderland of a Winter Wedding
There is a crisp chill in the air and a blanket of snow on the
ground. The horse drawn carriage seems like something off of a
Christmas card, and you have never felt so romantic. Winter can
be a magical time for a wedding. Even if you live in a part of
the world where it never snows, a winter wedding can be filled
with tradition and electricity.
Is a winter wedding for you?
Before you settle on a winter wedding, be sure that it is the
right season for you and your groom. If you hate the snow, your
toes freeze in temperatures below fifty degrees, and your face
turns the color of a cozy fire in the winter wind, you might
want to think about a wedding in the fall when the weather is a
bit more agreeable.
Also, if you want a wedding outdoors, winter is obviously not
the best choice. While it is possible to have an outdoor wedding
in the winter, the cost of heating your guests, your flowers,
your food, and yourself will be exorbitant. So make sure you
have an indoor venue in mind.
Remember that a wedding around the time of a major holiday can
be stressful, not only for the bride and groom, but also for the
family and even the guests. With all the gifts people already
buy at Christmastime, a wedding in the same week may seem like
an added expense rather than a blessed occasion.
Winter wedding themes
Now, if you are still on board and want your wedding indoors
during the winter, here are some ideas for beautiful themes that
can really warm up your ceremony and reception:
* A Christmas theme is the most obvious. If you celebrate
Christmas, decorate your venue with evergreen garlands,
twinkling lights, red velvet bows, and large blooming
poinsettias. Remember that a wedding at night usually requires
more formal dress, so note this on the invitation. * You can
create a winter wonderland at your wedding. Simply decorate with
plenty of white lace, crystal accessories, and at least one ice
sculpture and you have a land of delicate ice and snow. A great
way to make an entrance into your snow touched special day is
via horse and carriage, or better yet, in a sleigh. * While we
do not usually think of it this way, Valentine's Day is also in
the winter. You could decorate your wedding venue with hears,
roses, and Victorian accents that speak love without saying a
word.
Any of these themes can help you have the winter wedding of
your dreams.