As the song says, it's the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also the most
wonderful time of the year to say, "I do".
It's the holidays, it's time to take a look at winter wedding trends.
Today, discover the latest trends that can transform your celebration
into a winter wonderland.
Uncover the best seasonal blooms and decor tips that will definitely enhance the
beauty of your wedding winter nuptial.
Now, some questions for you.
What unique touches can you add to your winter wedding to make it stand out
from traditional summer ceremonies?
Are you curious about how to incorporate cozy elements into
your wedding attire and decor?
Are you wondering how to keep your guests entertained and comfortable
during a winter celebration?
Thanks for joining us.
Hi, I'm Sam from Atmosphere Productions.
We'll answer these questions and more in today's edition of the
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Today's edition is all about captivating winter wedding trends you will love.
Now the holiday season is upon us and the world of course transforms
into a picturesque winter wonderland.
Many couples find themselves enchanted by the idea of saying, "I
do", amidst the magic of snowflakes and twinkle twinkle lights.
Oh, Sam, winter weddings.
Offer a unique charm and combines romance and cozy elegance,
creating an unforgettable backdrop for your love story.
If you're dreaming of a wedding filled with warmth, intimacy, and stunning
seasonal decor, you're in the right place.
You couldn't have said it better, Sal.
We're going to explore winter wedding trends that will inspire you to
embrace the beauty of the season.
From rich color palettes and luxurious attire to delightful culinary experiences
and enchanting floral arrangements.
We've got everything you need to make your winter celebration truly wonderful.
So, if you're having a December wedding, maybe a January one, or maybe you're
dreaming of a romantic Valentine's Day ceremony, grab a warm drink, take some
notes, there's loads of tips in here, and settle in and let's get into the most
delightful ideas for your winter wedding.
Yes, it's the most wonderful time to say, "I do."
Firstly, winter weddings have a unique charm that sets them apart
from celebrations in any other season.
The cooler temperatures and potential for snow create an atmosphere
of coziness and intimacy that many couples find irresistible.
So the first thing you need to do is find a scenic winter wedding venue.
Either it be a barn or just something else that's really cozy to you
and reminds you of Christmas.
A Christmas tree might be something that works for you if that's part of your
religion and part of your celebration of the Christmas time of year, and you
could decorate it to specific colors that you want for your wedding, or
you kind of keep it Christmassy with the traditional red, green, and blue.
Something else is a wedding ceremony flower arch.
The arch could be made up of holly berries.
You could have wreaths.
You could do something where you could put fake snow just to kind of really
give it that wintry Christmas feel.
Greenery Wedding Ceremony Decor.
So if you want it to be more of a greener type of situation, that works out great.
Wedding Ceremony, aisle runner or a carpet.
Now I'm going to tell you to be honest with you, not a fan of aisle runners
because they tend to, scooch up while you're walking down the aisle.
So, if you're going to use it, make sure it's something that's
heavy and will stay in place.
And if it's light, you need to make sure it is sticking to the floor.
So you don't, you know, trip over it.
Candle Lined Wedding Ceremony Aisle.
Now, this is another important thing with your venue.
A lot of times, you can't use open flames.
So, there are battery operated candles that you can use.
White, Green, and Red Winter Wedding Centerpieces Ah, what says Christmas
more than white, green, and red?
Of course you can throw a little blue in there.
Mini Disco Balls Wedding Decor for Centerpieces.
Look at Amazon.
You'll find these little treats and it makes a great looking centerpiece.
And, one of my favorites is sparkle of Fairy Lights.
If you display them properly.
It's just a great feel and it makes you feel that wintry special moment.
Those are some excellent winter wedding trends.
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Some more winter wedding trends for you.
And by the way, Sal, I like the way you said that you can have Halle
Berry at your Christmas wedding.
I would love to have Halle Berry at ohh!
You meant HOLLY BERRY, sorry.
Halle Berry!
Yes!!
Haah-Ha!!
Sorry!
Ha ha-ah
Now, a winter wedding tablescape with some red candles is perfect.
Remember, we're starting off with everything that you want to put inside
that venue that you can Christmas it up.
Now, how about a Silver and Charcoal Wedding Seating Chart?
Seating Charts are great.
It's a great way to tell your guests where they're going to be seated.
Also, at your Sweetheart Table, make it a Winter Wedding Sweetheart Table.
Spruce it up with some of those winter wedding flowers that
Sal was talking about earlier.
Now, the table runners, those are those things that run
down the middle of the table.
You can have them with greenery.
You don't have to have cloth.
You can do some vines, some greenery, anything that's seasonally related.
Do it as a wedding runner.
Now, wedding chairs, your chairs can have some fresh eucalyptus.
Now make sure that your guests are not allergic to that type of a plant.
I've seen them put on the back of the chairs the, fresh eucalyptus.
It gives you that seasonal feel.
Now, something that I've seen a lot of is those Neon Wedding Sign Backdrops,
either with the full name or with just the initial, or whether you have
the last name or just the first name.
Those things are great.
If you don't want a neon sign backdrop, how about red velvet?
Everybody feels good in velvet.
Well, at least I do.
Don't forget, you need to have space heaters if you're having a wedding
reception and you have an outdoor space.
You know, there are in some regions of the country here that it does
get extremely cold in the winter.
Here in Connecticut, it may snow, you might have a white Christmas,
but nevertheless, have some space heaters for your wedding reception
if you're going to have it outside.
That's a pro tip for you.
Now Sam, another way to make it Christmassy is having food and drink
that kind of work with the theme, like a DIY hot chocolate station, maybe having
a red signature wedding cocktails.
Spiked eggnog, thank you, for the wedding cocktail and also a white wedding cake
with greenery, just making a classic look.
A burgundy wedding cake with drip icing, oh how cool is that?
Donut and milk wedding snacks, that's always a wonderful thing.
So just something kind of remind you of Christmas morning and, just you're
all together, enjoying the moment.
Ski themed wedding cupcake display if you're into skiing.
So this is just some DIY items that you could do for drinks to
give you that cozy Christmas, or should I say holiday feeling.
We've just explained some winter wedding trends and some ideas that you can have.
The first one, obviously, is finding that scenic winter wedding venue.
That's going to be key.
And also how you decorate or spruce up your winter wedding venue.
Coming up next, accessories you'll need, flowers and what pictures to take.
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Happy holidays.
This is the Stress-free Wedding Planning Podcast with Sal and Sam.
Welcome back to our discussion about captivating winter wedding
trends that you will love.
Hi, I’m Sam from Atmosphere Productions.
And I'm Sal from After Hours Events of New England.
We've already discussed finding scenic winter wedding venues and decorative
ideas to spruce up your venue.
Now let's accessorize.
Something you should think about if you're going to have a Christmas or winter
themed wedding, you need to plan ahead.
Think about it.
The winter before your wedding, this is a great time to shop for things
and get ideas during the same season you're about to have your wedding, and
maybe buy some things ahead of time.
You know, metallic winter wedding invitations, metallic
foil accents, or golden emerald green winter wedding invitation.
So those are the invitations but let's talk about welcome bags for your guests.
How about a ski themed wedding welcome bag, if that's something that you're into.
Oh, let's get a little creative with your wedding party and dress them
up in plaid getting ready outfits.
Oh!
I love that,
I love that.
That's a great one, Sal.
Now, we've done the planning ahead.
Now We've got to kind of think about flowers.
That's another thing that you have to plan ahead with.
It's not just, you know, the week before the wedding, suddenly decided
to have some winter wedding flowers.
This is something that you have to plan ahead.
Orchids, roses, try and find some really popular blooms that
would be good in the winter.
How about hair accessories?
Now I love hair and makeup.
I don't know why, I just do.
Winter wedding hair and makeup can look great.
You can have those winter berry wedding hair accessories, a little
crown of wedding flowers,, seasonal berries, add that to the design.
How about your bouquet?
Now, You can have a red, green, white bouquet, add some colors
into that that are winter related.
And here's a pro tip.
Add a little velvet ribbon to that bouquet that really hangs down.
You know, this will tie your bouquet together with a velvet ribbon, which
will instantly bring that wintry vibe.
I love velvet.
So if you want to use that during the winter, it really is really cool.
How about the guys?
Guys, you can have a white berry wedding boutonniere.
That is really a nice touch to add to your outfit.
If you're having a pet, why not have a red floral dog collar?
Ha!
Hah-Hah!
That is a great little addition if you want to use your pet
during your wedding celebration.
How about hot chocolate wedding favors?
MMMmmmm, Youu know Ilove hot chocolate.
Even better during the winter, have that as a favor.
You can even have during the reception, a little hot chocolate bar that
you go to and guests can take as much hot chocolate as they want.
I love hot chocolate, so let's not get into that anymore.
Well, there are great things that you've mentioned, Sam.
but there is another important aspect of the wedding is, what pictures to take.
Here's something that's a little different.
Rent a snow machine for your wedding exit and walk through a tunnel of flurries
instead of sparklers or confetti.
That makes for a great picture.
Do something a little fun like a ski wedding photo op,
if that's what you're into.
And how about this?
You get your wedding party together and have a snowball fight photo.
And of course, a great picture is a clear umbrella photo.
Rain or snow, It's perfect.
And of course, you have to have winter attire close up.
So make sure you plan for all these things and make sure your photographer
knows what you're exactly looking for.
And for your bridesmaids, having special winter coats that can
look so cool in a picture.
And, of course, you want to make sure you accessorize with the coats
and get some really cool snow boots, so you get some pictures of that.
And if you want to be really different, hey, why not a black wedding dress?
How cool would that be in the winter?
Also, there's things like a confetti drop on the dance floor for Last Dance.
Now, before you do that, please please, please, please talk to the venue ahead
of time to find out if that's okay.
Uh, don't send them my way because we mentioned it to you.
So please, make sure you get approval from your venue if
you want to do a confetti drop.
Great pro tip there, Sal.
Love that.
Love that!
As you plan your winter wedding, remember that the most important
aspect is celebrating your love with those closest to you.
Whether you're up for a grand winter wonderland or an intimate fireside
gathering, these trends can help you create a day that's uniquely yours.
We want to take this time to wish you a happy, happy holiday.
However you celebrate, make sure you enjoy the holidays.
So, there you have it.
We've just provided some insider tips on captivating winter
wedding trends you'll love.
From the sparkle of fairy lights to the warmth of velvet fabrics, winter
weddings offer endless possibilities for creating a magical celebration by
incorporating these captivating trends.
You'll ensure that your winter wedding is truly the most
wonderful time to say, "I do."
There's so many more ideas than these.
Find out more, ask a question or tell us about your winter wedding
experience in our Facebook community.
And again, everyone, I want to wish you a Merry Christmas or just let's
say, Happy Holidays to whatever you and your family celebrate.
Enjoy the season.
Now, as you spend the next week planning your wedding, if you want me,
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