Winter Wedding Bells are Ringing

Winter may bring sleet and snow, but it is also a wonderful time to say "I Do". Plan a winter celebration decorated with the richness and elegance of a memorable and meaningful December wedding.

Decorating a Theme Reflective of the Winter Season

Since the holidays are a time for celebration, a wedding at this time is an ideal occasion to choose a theme that reflects the uniqueness of the season. For instance, a snowflake theme could incorporate elements that evoke a winter feeling. The most common choice is a white winter wedding. When selecting such a theme, choose reception decorations such as ice sculptures, beaded candle accessories, mirrors, pearl accents, or chocolate fountains that add an elegant allure to a December wedding party. As for floral decorations, while poinsettias may be widely, choose wedding flowers that include tulips, mums, stephanotis, and roses. Many of these flowers are available in varying shades of white, so be sure to coordinate them carefully with various components of your wedding especially your gown.

Beyond White as a Winter Wedding Color

While white is a popular choice for decorating a winter wedding, it is also a great time to work with colorful wedding palettes. For example, a wedding styled with a snow motif could bear decorations that mimic cool colors blended with metallic elements. These namely include colors such as blue, green, turquoise, lilac, and silver. While these color palettes are popular winter choices, gold and ivory are also beautiful alternative wedding colors that exude a level of sophistication and elegance. A dash of gold adds an element of luxury and glamour to everything ranging from your table decorations to guest favors. It also allows you to use warm colors such as red and brown that may better match your color preferences and personality. Refer to a Pantone® color guide for additional color swatches and use them as a reference when working with people such as your wedding invitation designer or cake decorator.

Giving Favors that Give Back

When planning a winter wedding, the importance of sharing inevitably plays a significant role. There are several ways of communicating this message in a meaningful way. Some couples forego gifts and favors in lieu of a charitable donation, while others provide wedding guests with a simple memento or token that communicates this sentiment. For example, when decorating guest place settings, instead of placing a donation card stating that the couple has made a donation in their guest’s honor, many couples place these cards into organza bags tucked with a small piece of candy, or integrate them into their table place frames. In this way, guests may also take them home as special favors during the winter.

Summer may be the high season for weddings, but winter provides many unique ideas and decorating possibilities for expressing a festive and meaningful message from the bride and groom. While white may be a popular winter color, vibrant colors mixed with metallic elements are also beautiful ways to decorate your wedding reception.