Winter Themes
Theme choices are wide open for a winter wedding. Lodge and holiday themes are perfect for the snowy days of winter. Or go the other way and look forward to the warmer days of spring and summer. Host a Hawaiian theme to give everyone a break from the cold. Angels, dolphins and butterflies are all perfectly acceptable. Bring in bright flowers and warm colors for a contrast to all the snow and cold outside.Winter Wedding Colors
Banish the dusty pinks and rusty browns and highlight the jewel tones of winter. Rich purples, clear blues and deep greens are perfect for this season. Crisp jewel tones allow for dramatic color combinations which can be paired with white or ivory. While traditional white sets off the other colors and adds the clean tones of winter, ivories and creams add elegance and give other colors warmth and depth. Pick your favorite wedding color and then pair with white and cream fabric swatches. Select the neutral which gives you the winter tone that matches your theme.Winter Wedding Dress Fabric
Weightier fabrics such as brocades and layered satins are perfect for the cooler temperatures. Because of the formal nature of a wedding, any dress style can work and your fabrics only add to the overall effect. Strapless gowns in layers of taffeta won't be too hot and layers of satin, with delicately embroidered bodices, can work with long sleeves or short. Open backs add elegance to dresses and faux fur trim can give a short sleeve dress a winter look.Vendors Are More Available
Reception halls, limos, bakers and caterers have long since finished with the prom attendees and summer brides. Their less busy schedules will allow them to devote more time to you and your groom. While an outdoor wedding in the botanical garden with the daffodils blooming all around you may not be possible, the indoors are alive with tropical flowers from around the world. Year-round attractions sometimes struggle in the winter months and most will happily accommodate a bride who would be turned down in the busy summer months.Destination Weddings and Honeymoons
Deals abound in the winter for tropical destinations and tropical weddings are at their peak. Resorts offer perks and upgrades to winter couples heading to the islands. Guests are more likely to need the vacation in the winter and more will see the benefits of attending your winter wedding in the Caribbean. Honeymoon packages are everywhere in the winter as resorts and hotels try to keep their reservations full. There is a definite gap in travel reservations after Christmas and before Spring Break. Use that down time to your advantage to plan the honeymoon or destination wedding of a lifetime. You choices are broader for a winter wedding as the mountains can provide a winter playground and the beach is calling you for some fun in the sun.Don't let a winter wedding lead you to believe there is less excitement and possibility in this season. Relish the clean air and snow as magnificent backdrops for pictures and mother nature's way of handling the decorations. Blankets of snow cover the brown and sleeping foliage and snow capped mountains make the sky a richer blue. Take advantage of less harried vendors and more accommodating venues for your winter wedding. The best answer to the question of why to get married in the winter are all the anniversary trips you will plan to exotic locations to celebrate your marriage.
