How To Plan A Winter Wedding

Dancing on Ice Star Hamish Gaman always knew he wanted to plan a winter wedding with his

fiance Amelia Humfrees. And, despite delays due to the pandemic, the couple is bound to still have a dream winter wedding.

You don’t have to be a celebrity, though, to embrace a winter wedding. Planning a winter wedding means taking advantage of the season for a beautiful and affordable reception you’ll cherish forever.

Choosing Your Venue

How you choose your venue may differ: if you’re shopping for your venue and your wedding dress in Sacramento, for instance, you may be able to get by with an outdoor tented ceremony with heating. But for those living in Minnesota, you probably will have to opt for an indoor venue for both the reception and ceremony. Regardless of your location, you need to keep guest comfort in mind for a winter wedding. Check on adequate and backup heating, and even consider having extra blankets or shawls for the wedding party and guests.

Choosing Your Dress

For your winter weather attire, consider a classic look. Wedding dresses with sleeves pair beautifully with tulle or A line silhouettes. For a modern look, a sheath wedding dress pairs with a cape for a winter allure, or even illusion sleeves with a touch of glitter. Stark white and even a colored wedding dress, like icy blue can make a stunning winter-worthy statement. No matter what wedding dress you choose, a wedding boutique, whether in Sacramento or elsewhere, can help personalize your look with alterations and accessories.

Choosing Your Decor and Food

For a winter worthy reception, add winter decor like snowflakes; eucalypts; garland; fairy lights; and wreaths. Candlelight creates elegant ambiance in a smaller reception space and white florals add that winter beauty. For fun additions, consider a hot drinks bar with spiced cider and hot chocolate, and a winter themed appetizer, such as bacon wrapped asparagus; cranberry salad; and even bruschetta. While a full course meal makes for an elegant winter reception, comforting tapas works for afternoon winter weddings.

Choosing Accommodations

Finally, you’ll want to make your guests comfortable and at home. While not a must, adding plans for accommodations nearby can be helpful for out of town guests, even if you just reserve some spots for them to book. Also consider holding your reception and venue in one location, or close together, in case of inclement winter weather.

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