If you’re a couple who loves the season of cool weather and bright moonlit nights snowshoeing through wide open fields , or if ski weekends are your favorite thing, then a winter wedding might be for you!
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Winter weddings have a unique charm that brings magic and warmth to even the coldest days. If you’re deciding in which season to tie the knot, here are 8 tempting reasons to embrace a winter wedding!
1. Beautiful Scenery
Winter brings breathtaking beauty to different areas of the world. Think snow-covered landscapes, frosted trees, and twinkling lights that create a romantic backdrop for your big day. At a snowy mountain cabin or a cozy ski lodge, the natural beauty of winter can’t be beat!
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2. Intimate Occasions
The colder weather often leads to a smaller guest list, creating a cozy atmosphere for an intimate gathering. With your closest family and friends, you’ll share an unforgettable experience filled with love and connection.
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3. Unique Wedding Themes
A winter wedding offers endless theme possibilities! From elegant winter wonderlands to cozy cabin vibes, you can play with warm, rich textures, wintery colors, and seasonal details. Using pine boughs, holly berries and candles will create a festive atmosphere that guests will love!
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4. Availability of Vendors and Venues
Many venues and vendors are less booked in winter compared to peak seasons. This means you have a better chance of securing your dream location, choosing a preferred date. You might also benefit from off-peak pricing deals. Who wouldn’t love that?
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5. Gorgeous Attire Options
Chilly weather allows or beautiful layers! Brides can opt for stunning long-sleeve gowns, warm wraps, and luxurious fabrics like satin and velvet. Grooms can sport elegant suits with rich color palettes and cool textures. Plus, there’s something so chic about winter accessories like capes, boots and wool caps
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6. Decadent Sweet Treats
Winter weddings open up a whole new world of culinary delights! Think; hot chocolate bars and mulled wine. Yummy flavors like peppermint or spiced cider will warm your guests from the inside out. These seasonal specialties create a comfy vibe and keep the celebration festive.
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7. Magical Ambiance
With shorter days, you can take advantage of the stunning winter sunset and a warm stone fireplace. Whether you choose fairy lights, lanterns, or candlelit tables, the warm glow enhances the charm of a winter evening. You’ll create the perfect atmosphere to share lasting memories with your favorite people ❥
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8. Unique signage and guest favors
Winter weddings give festive options for signage and guest favors. Turn glass candle centerpieces into glowing table number signs. A wood welcome sign adds to the wintery theme. Show your guest to their seat with a Christmas tree decorated with holiday ornaments that are adorned with their names and table number in beautiful calligraphy writing. They’ll have fun finding theirs in the tree! Another way to use the same idea, is simply to place the ornaments at their seat as a place card. Either way, it’s a lovely take home favor that will last year after year.
*Want to surprise your guests with a fun and unique surprise? Set up a table at your reception for a calligraphy artist to hand paint or engrave their ornaments right in front of them. On-site art is a fabulous addition to your celebration (I’ll have more on that in an upcoming blog. Keep an eye out!).
The Extra Details (the cherry on top of your perfect day!)
Ok, here’s where I come in! This is my specialty. Helping turn the vision for for your big day into reality is my dream job! Creating one of a kind welcome signs, seating charts, menu cards and adding a touch of beautiful calligraphy to them, really elevates the moment.
Starting with your save the dates and invitations, then walking all the way through to wedding day paper and signage, we can work together to create the aesthetic that you’ve been dreaming of.
*Above, I mentioned the possibility of live art at your reception. Think; watercolor portraits, engraved glasses, etc). Many brides and grooms are choosing to provide their guests with unique experiences express their thanks for helping them celebrate their big life event 🥰 If you’d like to learn more, click here.
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Wrapping it up!
I wanted to blog on this because when I think of winter weddings, I’m reminded of one from when I worked at a ski resort in Maine. The bride was a friend who also worked for the mountain. Skiing was her life: she skied for fun, for work, and she also met here fianceé while skiing. So naturally, she wanted a ski wedding! She wore an a belted white-a neoprene ski jumper, fur ushanka with a matching hand muff–total ski bunny vibes! 🐰
The couple had their guests meet them at the top of their favorite peak at sunset. When the nuptials were over, they skied down to their ski lodge reception. It really made an impression and remains a very fond memory (ahh, LOVE…)
All this is to say: Winter weddings aren’t just about the season; they’re about creating an intimate, unique celebration that tells your love story. From amazing venues to cozy vibes, there are infinite reasons to say “I do” during this magical time of year.
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So, if you’re considering a winter wedding, embrace it! You’ll create a celebration that will capture the spirit of the season and make it an event that will be remembered for years to come.
If you’re looking for winter wedding inspiration, be sure to reach out—I’m here to help you with all your stationery needs and unique gifting to make your winter wedding unforgettable!
