Winter Wedding Ideas Sparkle

Winter wedding ideas absolutely sparkle like the season. There are so many exciting winter wedding ideas to bring the magical beauty of your love and the season together. Your winter wedding ideas create a wonderland environment at you ceremony and reception.

A winter wedding dress may be white, off-white or ivory. Many brides choose a muted off white or ivory to match the darker colors in wedding décor. As a winter bride, you can choose a wedding gown with long, sheer sleeves, short sleeves, sleeveless or strapless. For a sleeveless or strapless wedding dress, adorn your shoulders with a fur wrap or colorful shawl. Your shawl can match the groom’s boutonnière for great photos.

If you intend to walk outside or spend any time outdoors, avoid strappy sandals or spiked heels. Opt for a closed shoe with a lower heel, a dressy boot or a ballet flat so you don’t wind up getting injured on your winter wedding day if there’s ice on the ground. Practical shoes are just as pretty without the risk of being hurt. Include a stylish clutch to hold your lipstick and finish off the look.

Your winter wedding ideas will begin with a fabulous location. Consider an old-fashioned inn with a working fireplace. Another idea is a ski lodge with ski themed accessories if you both enjoy winter sports. Private clubs and historic estates are also lovely venues for a winter wedding. If you live where snow is assured, choose a place with plenty of windows so your guests can look out at the snow. Make sure the location is heated and find out what decorations are included. Often locations decorate with a winter theme for the holidays, which saves money on decorating.

Winter wedding ideas carry over to your reception tables. Use strong colors such as red, green, aqua and dark blue with silver and gold accents for winter weddings. Match your napkins, tablecloths and centerpieces. Use decorative napkins rings for a touch of elegance. Include wintry themed place cards with snowflakes at each set nestled in a silver plated place card holder. Make sure you have tent cards with the table numbers on each table so guests know where to go. Include dressy but small centerpieces that allow guests to see each other for casual conversations.

Your winter wedding menu can be hearty and warming, just like your wedding décor. Serve spiced wine, spiked eggnog and hot chocolate for the children. Set up a hot chocolate, coffee and herbal tea station. Serve squash as a vegetable. Have a glittering white tiered wedding cake with a snowflake cake topper to celebrate the season.

Wedding flowers at winter wedding include red and white roses, speckled carnations and poinsettias. Use decorative pots filled with poinsettias as altar arrangements and centerpieces. Put eucalyptus in your bouquets for a wintry touch. Small pine trees can be used to decorate your wedding reception. Ornamental berries look seasonal around floral arrangement, centerpieces and candle displays.

Create a fantasy feeling with winter wedding ideas that include tulle and lights. These cost effective accessories are affordable but go a long way to create a winter wonderland at your wedding reception. Use yards of tulle to create a snowy feeling by doors, windows, railings and ceilings. Add white lights for illuminating romance.

Choose winter themed accessories for all your wedding reception ceremonies. Glittering snowflakes on your bridal garter are eye-catching when the groom removes it from your leg. A toasting set with snowflakes adds a magical feeling to that special moment and becomes a lasting keepsake after the party ends.

Your guests will appreciate the reflection of your winter wedding ideas in their favors. Give out mini snow globes as a memory of your wintry marriage. Put out pretty tins by each place setting filled with gourmet hot chocolate mix. A mini heart shaped hand warmer will also warm your guests’ hearts after your winter wedding is over. For a holiday themed winter wedding, a silver plated friendship ornament filled with goodies is a perfect favor.

Remember to add plenty of bling to your winter wedding including diamond jewelry on the bride and groom and an ice sculpture in the entrance of your reception. Winter wedding ideas are a creative way to express the joy of your love and the season.