Planning a winter wedding can be an exciting adventure. The wintery atmosphere lends itself perfectly to the magic and romance of a couple in love, creating the joyful delight of a fairytale wedding that no one will ever forget.
And with the help of Add to Event, turning your vision into reality becomes a seamless journey with hundreds of suppliers to choose from for your special day. From cosy venue choices to intimate decor and delightful winter menus, discover an all-encompassing guide to orchestrating the winter wedding of your dreams in the article below.
Winter Wedding Venues
When it comes to winter weddings, choosing the right venue sets the tone for the entire celebration. If you’d like to maintain outdoor space, consider the allure of winter marquees, a phenomenon on the rise with great options for warmth and space. A marquee provides the perfect blend of an outdoor feel while protecting you from the elements. As well as bespoke marquee furniture to choose from, some marquees come with heating systems, fully facilitated kitchens as well as guest facilities. You can also opt for cosy outdoor firepits, too, so you can enjoy the outdoor space in warmth and comfort.
Magical Winter Wedding Decor
Creating the space you have always dreamed of can be tricky, especially when you’re bringing together many different aspects of your winter wedding! That's where our plethora of event stylists comes in, with hundreds of styles and ideas suited to your desires, you’ll find the perfect aesthetic you've been looking for.
Enlisting the expertise of event stylists such as Special Day Events will transform your vision into reality, bring to life your winter wedding ideas and help execute the final touches.
But "What are the latest styling trends for winter weddings?" you ask, we explore them below.
Much like the wonderful styling work by Bumite Event Styling, defining a clear colour palette such as traditional deep reds, greens, golds, blacks, and silvers can be complemented with accents and textures to add to the wintery feel. Adding various fabrics such as velvet or faux fur, with natural textures or foliage ties everything nicely together, add beautiful centrepieces for the tablescaping for an extra touch of magic.
Ambient lighting; no matter how cold it is outside, its easy to achieve warm and cosy vibes for your big day. These romantic, warm feelings can be achieved through the use of candles, fairy lights or fires. Or, if you are looking for cooler hues, you could add touches through the use of decorative mirrors, glass and light up baubles. These small but impactful wedding decorations such as those provided by The Wedding Decorators will add to the magic of your special day.
Seasonal blooms like amaryllis, anemones, and pinecones are an essential touch when it comes to the big day bouquets. These flowers can be curated into flower arrangements and centerpieces, adding a touch of nature's beauty to your winter celebration along with other winter themed foliage. Incorporating these features along with wooden accents can take your winter wedding to the next level, achieving the woodland feel.
If your big day is around Christmas, why not combine some festive, romantic traditions and add a touch of mistletoe!
Winter Warmers - The Perfect Feast
Warm the hearts and bellies of your wedding guests with a winter-inspired menu. Choose hearty, comfort foods like soups, stews, and roasts, infused with winter flavours such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Three-course meals add the feeling of luxury and are a great way to celebrate your winter wedding with loved ones. Whereas a buffet, platters and small plates may suit a more informal wedding as guests can help themselves, encouraging them to mingle amongst one another.
Dessert options are endless, with hundreds of caterers and ideas, the choice is yours! From hot served desserts such as souffles and molten puds, to festive favourites like churros and pancakes, to the fun and creative doughnut walls or a sweet cart, you can keep this course playful for your guests to get involved in!
No wedding can go ahead without a wedding cake. With a nod to the chilly weather, you could opt for a cake that has wintery accents, perhaps go for an all white winter iced cake, shiny decor or even festive designs. Consider unique additions like gingerbread cookies if you’re having a Christmas wedding, or winter berries and pine tree foliage to add a natural touch to your decorative floral cake display.
Cake not your thing? Have you heard of a ‘cheese cake’? The savoury version combines tradition with a cheese course, a great way to end the dining experience, especially in the winter this one is a great way to keep your guests feeling warm and cosy.
A Magical Night to Remember
Keep the memories alive by encouraging your guest to get involved in your winter wedding with an interactive photo booth or personalised guest books. Other enjoyable features to include for your guests are cosy areas with firepits, ice sculptures and plenty of games! These are all great additions to winter weddings where you maybe don’t have the same space to play with as you would with a summer / outdoor wedding.
Of course, music is a necessity at any wedding too, so selecting the perfect band or DJ is essential. We have hundreds of music options to choose from, from Cherish Singers incredible choir to Jazz Mango DJ sets, the options are endless.
And finally, after all your hard work creating your perfect wintry-themed day - capture your winter wedding with a professional wedding photographer and/or videographer. Documenting every moment, from the heartfelt vows to the joyous celebration or after party will last a lifetime, so choosing the right person for the job is important.
Whip Up An Unforgettable Winter Wedding
So as the special day draws nearer this winter, let Add To Event be your guide for selecting the best and most suited suppliers for one of the biggest days in your life. Turn the magic of marriage into your very own winter wonderland and create memories that will warm your heart for years to come!
