This winter many brides want to plan the perfect winter wedding ceremony. However the choices can be more limited. Due to the cold weather, a bride does not have easy access to the outdoor venues she would normally choose. There is also the fact that many of the beautiful vistas she could rely on in other seasons will not be at their best unless there is a good snow. A bride also has to deal with a more limited selection of flowers. Despite these challenges a bride can still have a dream ceremony. It simply requires that a bride take full advantage of the qualities of the season and make them benefits. Here are some great suggestions to help you plan your winter ceremony.The first thing any bride has to think when planning her wedding is the location. You need to get married somewhere. In the winter the best option is to have your ceremony at an indoor location. This will keep all of your attendees warm and comfortable. If you want to choose a unique location, choose one that has character. For example you might choose to have your wedding at ski resort or rustic inn. The locations would provide a warm, homey, and traditional atmosphere that can serve as a great setting for you to exchange vows with your groom. Taking into account the characteristics of the location will help you to find a venue that best matches your winter ceremony.
Look to the season for inspiration for your decoration. The good thing about the season is that it is an off-season month for weddings. This will make some flowers be more affordable. At the same time still take into account that by winter many flowers will be slightly more expensive since they have to be either grown in a glasshouse or flown in from other countries. A good idea is to use ornamental berries, winter foliage, and holiday flowers such as the poinsettia as part of your floral arrangements. Look to simple seasonal motifs such as snowflakes and icicles to decorate the pews or seats and the altar and walls. The more wintry the better
Lighting in you winter ceremony can help to set the mood and the atmosphere. A great idea is to use candles. Keep the design simple and utilitarian. The candlelight will be its own adornment adding to the sacred feeling of the moment. You can also choose to use shaded or colored candle holders to alter the color of the light. If you are exchanging vows at an Inn, a great idea would be to do so in front of a roaring fireplace. Of course make sure to take proper precautions.
The time of day is also crucial. The winter weather most times offers overcast weather so a day time wedding may not be as ideal as it would be during other seasons. Think about doing an evening wedding. The romantic setting of an evening wedding in candlelight can be more breathtaking than a winter wedding in weak daylight. If you do plan to do a daytime wedding a great idea is to do it after a steady snowfall. The daylight will be reflected better by the snow. For maximum effect a unique location would be a glasshouse. See if you can book one if that would fit in with your ceremony's theme.
By A H