Most people leave their theme for the reception, but we have a suggestion to bring a touch of your theme into your wedding ceremony.  The Winter Finery Collection features beautiful appliqued snowflakes on the guest book, ring pillow, flower basket, garter set, and the pen holder.  With some of these items featured in your ceremony, you can bring a touch of your theme into the ceremony.  And don’t forget the wedding program—many ceremony locations allow you to choose your own program stationary, and we have a nice selection of snowflake designs to choose from.

With snowflakes being white, you may be thinking how to decorate white on white on more white!  Well, if you notice the shadows on the snow on a winter day—they are always blue—a favourite color choice of most grooms!  Blue and white are an elegant, classic colour combination, and we invite you to consider it for your snowflake wedding.  But truth be told, any colour goes with white since white is a neutral, so express yourself and be creative.

Dressing your reception in a theme, without looking like a carnival requires a subtle touch.  The key element is to use colours as your main focal point, and then theme items as an accent.  If your table centrepieces are in your main colour, then you can get playful with the wedding favours, and candles.  Here is a hint for decorating a snowflake theme—visit your local stores for Christmas decorations—many can be re-purposed to create lovely centrepieces and other focal points in your snowflake wedding theme decor.  And, you can reinforce the snowflake theme with these lovely snowflake bottle stoppers on the wine bottles on each guest table.

To add some sparkle to your reception tables, we have a few different snowflake ‘confetti’ that comes in different sizes and with sparkles.  Of course, candlelight is unsurpassed when it comes to adding sparkle—the light reflects off all shiny surfaces including the glasses and dishes on the tables.  You can have long taper candles, shorter candles, or different height pillar candles.  Scented pillar candles are a nice touch on your reception table.

We have snowflake wedding cake toppers, snowflake candle holders in a multiple of styles, and of course all kinds of snowflake stationary.  From snowflake wedding invitation sets, to stickers, wine and water bottle labels, window clings, and more, there are many styles to choose from, and in many colours.  Congratulations on your upcoming wedding, and check out the products we have available in the snowflake wedding theme.

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.