Winter Wonderland Weddings
How To Prepare For Winter Weddings
Winter weddings come with many benefits! We are going to outline our to 10 tips if you are choosing to get married in December.
1. Choose a venue which fits your winter theme! Typically barns and pub venues create a very cozy intimate feel. Always ask if the venue will be decorated over the festive period as you can take advantage of these and fit your décor around what will already be available - ultimately a great money saver!
2. Prepare for all weather conditions! Rain, Sun, Snow, whatever the weather make sure you are prepared!
buy some umbrella's that match your theme, order some cozy blankets and buy some sparklers for a fantastic sparkler shot once the sun goes down.
3. Photo opportunities! Speak to your photographer about the best photo opportunities, get them to visit the venue prior and look for the best spots. Don't forget as it gets darker in the winter months you will want to scope out the best spots with great lighting, but also take advantage of those beautiful sunset shots.
4. Let there be light! As the sun is likely to have set or be setting during your wedding breakfast make sure you consider extra lighting. This could be from beautiful candles, delicately placed fairy lights or uplighters around the venue.
5. Pick the best date. As December is typically a very busy month for everyone including venue's it may be best to host your winter wedding in January. Not only are your guests likely to be less busy but it is very likely you may get a much lower venue hire fee in January.
6. Food & Drinks! If you are going to go with the winter theme let it run through your entire day. Your drinks reception could include mulled wine, winter Pimms or maybe an alcoholic hot chocolate to keep your guests cozy. Create a bespoke winter menu with your catering team or maybe consider a cozy pie and mash.
7. Run through the timings of the day. You don't want to get to your drinks reception and realise you only have 10 minutes of sunlight left. Map out all of your timings of the day so you and your photographer have the time you need to take all of those special shots.
8. Accessorize! From winter shawls to cozy blankets, table décor and favours. Keep the theme running through the entire day. Lots of wedding decor companies provide white winter trees, Christmas trees, snow machines and more.
9. Evening Entertainment. Does your venue have an outdoor firepit? Do they allow fireworks? Create a winter wonderland evening on your wedding day.
10. Go full winter wonderland! Arrive on a horse drawn sleigh, have ice luges around the venue, snow machines, carol singers or if your budget allows for it.. add an ice skating rink!
Happy winter wedding planning
