Winter is a magnificent season to give rise to a wedding worthy of a true fairy tale . It is the season of Christmas markets, family ice skating afternoons, mountain walks or even skiing down the slopes, but why not add a new event to this season: your wedding. It is the ideal time to meet up with your loved ones and experience warm moments with them in the beauty of snowy landscapes and magical decorations.
This choice is generally unexpected but amazing , and offers you the prospect of a truly unique and extraordinary event.
Let’s take a look at the benefits and tips for saying yes in winter!
Be classy without getting pneumonia
It is certain that for a winter wedding, you will have to adapt your outfit or wedding dress to the season , and especially opt for more fabric. Don't worry, there are countless glamorous outfits adapted to the cold of the season.
First of all, you can opt for a dress with long sleeves ! Sleeves add a very glamorous touch to your style.
As a second option, you can accessorize the dress of your dreams to warm yourself up with finesse: a wide-brimmed hat, shawl, muff, shoulder cover, cape, stole and mittens will transform you into a princess from a Christmas movie.
To complete your winter wedding style, we have prepared a selection of jewelry that can match any outfit this cold season:
Our selection of jewelry for winter
To warm your feet, you can choose pretty boots or ankle boots. They will be almost invisible if you choose a dress or long pants and they will be an essential help to keep your feet at the right temperature! Being super trendy, they can just as well be a key accessory of your outfit. Once you arrive at the reception venue, you can change them for sublime pumps!
For Monsieur, it's easier, they already have the wedding suit jacket! However, we can give him a few tips: as for the shirt, he can choose warmer materials like cotton, flannel, chambray or even velvet. The lycra t-shirt will be totally invisible under your pretty shirt, gentlemen.
More availability and low budget
Winter weddings are quite rare and this can only benefit you because fewer weddings mean more availability . You will get what you want more easily , the church or reception venue of your dreams will be more easily accessible. Your budget will be delighted! In weddings, winter is considered low season. It is therefore the perfect time to treat yourself by benefiting from reduced prices for the same service as in high season but for almost 50% less. All your service providers will be much more available in winter . You will therefore have a wider choice during your research and also more chance of organizing your wedding with this renowned photographer or caterer that you wanted so much, usually overwhelmed in summer.
With the money saved, you can treat yourself to some treats like bridal accessories , or even invest in your honeymoon to enjoy your other half even more!
Some ideas for accessories for winter weddings
Nature will speak for itself for your theme
Rustic, celestial, woody, in similar settings, these three themes will be ideal. Winter landscapes are full of charm, it's an opportunity to have fun with materials! You have many decorative elements to exploit : snowy pine cones, snowflakes, fir branches, aged wood, linen, bouquets of Ranunculus or Camellias. Everything will be in the detail . Winter allows you to bet on noble materials and colors, creating an unforgettable and warm atmosphere.
If you are a decoration enthusiast, this is your moment, DIY will be your best friends. Opt for a completely snow white decoration, accompanied by silver or gold for shine, with a touch of royal blue and your reception venue will become enchanting and celestial.
What would winter be without a fireplace, candles and fairy lights? Light highlights all the elements mentioned above. A small log of wood accompanied by a candle surrounded by a linen ribbon: magic guaranteed.
If you are lost for your theme and decoration , we will help you! Each wedding has its DNA, it is the reflection of the soul of a couple. The atmosphere will have to match you and no one knows you better than yourself.
Heavenly Wedding
If you want to make your guests dream with a theme that will take them straight to seventh heaven, celestial weddings are very trendy and this mystical atmosphere is much appreciated. The stars are an endless source of inspiration. This theme will allow you to play with lights: light garlands similar to a shower of stars, candles and candlesticks will make your place majestic.
At nightfall, organize a lantern release for your guests, which everyone will have taken the time to light. Your guests will be amazed and you and your husband will both be carried away in this unique moment.
Let the magic of winter and the stars inspire you to create a sublime bridal hairstyle. Accessorizing a bridal hairstyle with a small celestial comb is ideal. Opt for pieces set with zircons or crystals to bring sparkle to your hairstyle.
Our selection of celestial accessories
Rustic Wedding
If you love nature and you are wood lovers, this theme is for you! Indeed, the Rustic style is simply the representation of a forest in the middle of winter!
We combine warm colors with green and off-white to bring a chic side to the celebration of a wedding! Pine-scented candles, coasters and plates made of logs: anything you can find while walking in the forest will be useful! Red will be added to bring this winter touch to the end-of-year celebrations, a perfect meeting for a moment of sharing with your loved ones.
Don't forget to place a blanket in the same color as your decor on each chair. This little touch will make your decor even warmer and will delight your most chilly guests.
Bet on the deliciousness that winter offers us
This season is the time to treat yourself to some delicious culinary treats without feeling too guilty. The meal is an important moment of your reception, and in winter, you will need to warm your guests' stomachs. Your caterer's mission will be to achieve a perfect combo between the warm and hearty winter meal and the refined side expected by the guests at a wedding.
How about a little guide to help your caterer?
- The purpose of the wine of honor is to make your guests' mouths water! You can offer them hot food from the start, puff pastries are always very popular. But if you want to be original, why not offer them a soup bar? This trend comes from the United States and it is a great alternative in winter for comforting wines of honor.
- As for the starter , prioritize seasonal products, always hot of course ;) It's time to play with the season and awaken their taste buds. You can go for semi-cooked foie gras or hot oysters which will always be appreciated. At the workshop, we have a little weakness for Pan-fried scallops, saffron sabayons, which is a very good introduction for guaranteed seduction.
- As for the main course , always hot, we don't separate a winning team! In winter, the winning dish is often the dish in sauce. Meat or fish, with a refined accompaniment and that's it. Your caterer will be able to support you in finding a perfect harmony.
- To finish your savory note in style, winter means cheese ! Don't hesitate to offer this option to your guests, many remain hungry without their little piece of cheese, oh la la these French... The ideal would be to provide them with a multiple choice with a small buffet or a cheese bar.
- And finally, a wedding cake to match ! Food lovers can choose real seasonal fruits: apples, pears, figs, oranges or clementines are ideal for a delicious and healthy wedding dessert. Winter brides and grooms can opt for a pure white wedding cake reminiscent of snow and the fall of delicate snowflakes or a bright turquoise blue symbolizing ice or evoking the world of cold with two snowmen entwined!
Themed bars are also very trendy in winter, we love the concept. Some couples choose to set up candy bars, cocktail bars, chocolate bars with their chocolate fountain, marshmallows and seasonal fruits, but also hot chocolate, coffee or tea bars. You can make recipes for hot drinks, made available to your guests, they will feel like real baristas. This allows you to offer them a participatory activity and thus leave with their favorite hot drink to warm up.
Winter is the magical season to create your authentic wedding. Go for it, don't be afraid. It's true that choosing this season to seal your union seems utopian but you will definitely win! The key to a successful winter wedding is organization: take into account winter codes, low temperatures and make them an asset for the most beautiful day of your life.
Up for a magical winter wedding?
To find out more, we invite you to visit the articles of our brides who chose to get married in winter and in Atelier Lilac 😉