There is no shortage of couples who choose to celebrate their wedding in winter, considering it the most romantic and fascinating season of all. A winter wedding could turn out to be a magical and unique event, thanks to the warm and welcoming atmosphere and the natural colors that this season offers. Are you ready to amaze with a wedding far from traditional clichés? In this article you will find all the essential steps to organize a beautiful winter wedding.
Why get married in winter? The advantages of this season are truly many, especially those related to vendors: schedules are more open for everyone, availability is not lacking, and costs are definitely more competitive. But above all, choosing a month between November and February will allow you to create a more original event and the opportunity to experiment with colors, settings, and floral arrangements. I assure you that none of your guests will miss the scorching sun overhead, the humidity, or the summer heat!
Winter civil wedding: where to say yes Winter offers the opportunity to choose very suggestive places to say yes, think of high mountain locations or heated greenhouses. Choose whether to tempt fate and organize an outdoor civil ceremony or to plan from the start a ceremony entirely indoors; it is essential to always consider the comfort of the guests, so that the ceremony can be a magical moment for everyone. Decorate everything to create a fairytale and welcoming location, every little detail should be taken care of down to the smallest particulars.
The choice of location Getting married in winter has numerous advantages: greater availability of venues, lower prices compared to the high season, and no anxiety about the weather! The low number of requests, in fact, means that even venues that are usually fully booked in spring and summer are available. Opt for one: it will be the small details that make a wedding in December or other winter months unforgettable. This is why indoor venues become even more interesting:
Getting married in winter has: greater availability of venues compared to the high season and no anxiety about the weather conditions! The low number of requests, in fact, means that even venues that are usually fully booked in spring and summer are available. Choose a picturesque and unique venue: it will be the small details that make a wedding in December or other winter months unforgettable. This is why indoor venues become even more interesting: -historic villas will allow you to enjoy large indoor spaces with adjacent gardens, beautifully set up, which you can also use for your photo shoot; -castles are very charming in winter and offer splendid indoor halls with a regal yet cozy atmosphere; -mountain chalets, where the atmosphere of winter weddings reaches its peak: an informal solution for a few close friends who will have the pleasure of enjoying hot chocolate on soft seats by the fire. As with other seasons, the choice of venue for a winter wedding should be carefully considered. You certainly won't have to worry about the weather, as any place you choose will need to have an indoor room.
-, where the atmosphere of winter weddings reaches its peak: an informal solution for a few close friends who will have the good fortune to enjoy hot chocolate on soft seats by the fire. As with other seasons, even the locations for a winter wedding should be carefully considered, weighing the possible pros and cons of each choice. You certainly won't have to worry about the weather, as any place you choose will need to have an indoor room. An excellent solution is to opt for a room with a fireplace, to make the atmosphere warmer and more magical!
Theme and winter colors Play with the holidays of the moment to define the setup of your winter wedding; this will allow you to save money because the venues will be appropriately decorated and you can take advantage of all this for your event. If you have set the date in December, you could organize a Christmas-style reception with decorations that recall the holidays. Mix to create your own personal one, useful for choosing flowers and for composing the wedding invitations, menus, tags, and ceremony booklets.
Play with the trends of the moment to define the setup for your winter wedding; this will allow you to save money because the venues will be available and you can take advantage of all this for your event. If you have set the date in December, you could organize a reception with decorations that recall the holidays. Mix tones and shades to create your very own winter palette, useful for choosing flowers and composing the graphic sets for wedding invitations, menus, tags, and ceremony booklets. Gold or silver are essential colors: even used in small details, such as a place card, but remember that, overall, the colors must be pleasant and never overwhelming.
Here are some inspirations you can use based on the theme of your wedding: -burgundy and blush: these are perfect for giving energy and vigor to your winter wedding, softening the intensity of burgundy with delicate and enveloping blush touches. Velvet is undoubtedly the must-have material for this palette; -copper and greenery: this is the ideal palette for those aiming for a more country setup with pinecones, berries, cinnamon, bronze tableware, and lots of warm wood; -dusty blue, gray, and a touch of yellow: the cooler shades of this season are highlighted by this palette where gray meets blue while yellow provides a contrast that will leave everyone speechless; -cool pinks: if you love pink, don't hesitate to use it in cool shades, such as purple, cardinal pink, crimson, plum, or cherry, more suited to winter atmospheres; -brown: it pairs perfectly with red or gold for a regal or Christmas wedding, while, combined with antique pink, it gives the environment a chic touch.
: it pairs perfectly with red or gold for a regal or Christmas wedding, while, combined with antique pink, it gives the environment a chic touch. Wedding setup: create cozy corners To create the perfect winter atmosphere, choose to set up relaxation corners that have the charm of mountain cabins. The fireplace is the undisputed star of these cozy and welcoming corners: it warms and creates atmosphere with its lights and that so relaxing crackle. Imagine the warmth and beauty of this environment! Don't have a fireplace? Create a lounge area, decorating with large cushions, warm blankets, herbal teas, hot chocolates, candles, and lots of books. All, of course, respecting the winter palette colors you have chosen. And remember, the goal is to create a welcoming, warm, and comfortable environment: for a winter wedding, there is nothing more important!
Floral decorations Did you know that there are some flowers that only bloom in winter? For example, you can decorate the reception hall with pure snowdrops and amaryllis, characterized by shades tending towards red, or hellebores, which are resistant to cold and shade. Finally, don't forget that the winter season is rich in branches with berries that lend themselves to truly original decorative arrangements. Create the bouquet with a colorful arrangement: anemones, cyclamens, and tulips are always available in all shades, mixed with pinecones, berries, and other elements of winter nature.
Entertainment suitable for indoor spaces Winter weddings, unlike summer ones, offer fewer opportunities for guests to move around and change position. That’s why it’s important to provide suitable entertainment so they don’t get bored: show cooking performances or the chef preparing some dishes directly in front of the guests, an island buffet…
Fairytale light design for your winter wedding The right lighting is perhaps the most important part of a winter wedding: it transforms the main flaw of this season, the few hours of daylight, into the key to your event's success! You can play around by creating arrangements with soft lighting in warm and cozy tones: romantic candles, cascades of lights, lanterns that can also be used as decorations for your table plans or place cards. Use candles of different sizes to create movement. If your reception is held in the hall of a castle, you can opt for candelabras with long candles. If, on the other hand, the venue is more informal, choose glass jars with colored ribbons to hold the candles.
In winter, the photo shoot turns out better! Winter atmospheres are the most evocative of all! The soft light, perfect for taking photos, and the snowy landscapes can become the magical touch to give character and personality to your shots. Do you want to amaze with an event different from all those you've attended so far? Don't be afraid to dare, you only get married once.
