Will a pure-white snowy landscape create your big day’s romantic ambience? Setting an exquisite seasonal tone around such wondrous beauty will make your winter wedding even more magical. From your bridal gown and flowers to decorations and cakes, these trendy inspirations will design an idyllic cold-weather celebration.
Bridal Gown
Are you exchanging vows in a chilly climate? You’ll avoid shivering in your affordable JJ’s House winter wedding dress when it features these elements:
Sleeves: Shield yourself from nippy air by choosing a bridal gown with long sleeves. For less coverage, try three-quarter to half lengths. Short sleeves and sophisticated cap straps conceal your shoulders, avoiding overexposure.
Heavy fabrics: Your winter ceremony invites you to indulge in lavish satin without it heating you up or weighing you down too much. Ball gowns with full skirts are ideal for cool weather. Do you want to wear lace? Find a sturdy or poufy under layer with a full lace overlay, or limit that delicate fabric to your bodice, sleeves, and/or hemline.
Ornamentation: Dreamy embellishments will help your dress stand out against snow. Try an ornate bodice for flattering fun. Channel your inner fairy tale princess in a ball gown with full tulle skirt. To sparkle as brightly as the season, search for shimmering accents like beading and sequins.
Colors: Choose classic winter white, cool silver, sweet blushing pink, or non-traditional red or burgundy for a more dramatic appearance.
Fashion Accessories
Wraps: If your heart is set on a strapless gown or slinky sheath, add a seasonal accessory to keep you warm. Faux fur stoles, cashmere jackets, and other wraps with sleeves suit chilly winter weddings. Charming styles in matching or accent colors will ensure that you and your bridal party look and feel cozy.
Tights: Instead of thin stockings or pantyhose, wear thicker and warmer opaque tights.
Jewelry: Delicate ice-inspired diamond studs, a solitaire necklace, and dazzling tiara will complete your wintry ensemble elegantly.
Color Palette
Can certain shades make a clean snow-white color palette look even more glamorous? Add cool jewel-tone contrasts like violet or sapphire to present a bold statement.
Velvet Accents
Everyone’s favorite plush fabric is a welcome addition for winter weddings. Place luxurious velvet touches everywhere like invitations, headpieces, shoes, bouquet ribbons, ring boxes, bridesmaid gifts, napkin rings, and linens. Choose cool shades including green, burgundy, navy, blush, or silver.
Flowers
Which blossoms are available in winter? Feature roses, tulips, gardenias, or orchids. For a refined look, slip in natural accents including eucalyptus garlands and all-foliage arrangements. Replace or supplement ice sculptures with trendy frozen flower displays. Chill your champagne in ice buckets showcasing stunning frosty blooms.
Cozy Reception Elements
To give your reception an inviting setting, think cozy. Short days welcome candles that impart a soft, romantic glow. Hang icicle lights or green garlands around your cake table or dance floor. Add pinecones and glitter to centerpieces. To complement your warm ambience, bring in lush textures from chenille pillows to faux fur chair covers.
Neon Signs
How can you make a bold statement at your reception? Custom neon signs. Illuminate your cocktail bar with your favorite quote or wedding hashtag. Display your new initials or surname behind your head table. Create a unique backdrop for a fun photo booth. Afterward, decorate your home with those signs to recall your fabulous winter celebration.
Refreshments
Hot chocolate and coffee are popular cold-weather beverages that warm up chilly guests. Stock a sipping station with marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, cinnamon sticks, and candy canes. For boozy adult add-ins, feature Bailey’s Irish Crème and peppermint schnapps. Serve comfort foods like tomato soup shooters with baked Brie appetizers and grilled cheese finger sandwiches.
Wedding and Groom’s Cakes
What’s trending for dessert? Topping your wedding cake with drizzling white frosting will make your winter festivities whimsical. Mimicking slowly melting snow, it suits towering stacked layers, single tiers, and cupcakes. Alternatively, embellish a white cake’s clean lines with glitzy metallic accents. Low temperatures allow indulging in rich flavors like pumpkin spice and chocolate ganache. Seasonal presentation rings feature glistening ornaments or evergreen branches and berries.
Guest Favors
Winter inspires fun ways to thank guests who join in your jubilation. Consider seasonal favors like personalized Christmas ornaments, shortbread cookies with hot cocoa mix, ginger snaps with apple cider, and delectable Valentine truffles.
