Today's guest post is tips for having a great winter wedding. I honestly wish we would have had one, I just love everything about this time of year from the style of dresses to the colors. But alas, Emily was going to get married as soon as possible lol!
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2.4 million weddings take place in the U.S. each
year. While many people think warm weddings are the best idea, there are many
of us that are excited about having a winter wedding.
Winter weddings can be magical
and beautiful but you need to make sure you're properly prepared to ensure your
wedding goes off without a hitch. We have all the tips you need to make your
winter wedding a success.
Continue reading this article for
the best winter wedding tips.
1. Don't Confine Yourself to the Winter Wonderland Wedding Theme
When you're getting married in
the winter, you might feel like the only theme you can do is a winter wonderland
theme. While this could be a good theme for you, it isn't your only option.
There are a lot of themes you can
do that can incorporate the winter season into your wedding. Search online for
inspiration and use your imagination to fill in the blanks for your wedding
theme.
2. Don't Forget Seasonality
If you have your heart set on
certain foods or flowers, you do need to keep in mind there is some seasonality
to certain things.
You can usually get anything that
you want any time of the year, but if it isn't in season, you're going to pay a
pretty penny for it. Look at what is available to you at the time of the
wedding and save as much money as you can.
3. Dress However You Like
Do you have people telling you
that you can only wear certain fabrics and colors during a certain part of the
year?
You don't have to conform to the
rules for your winter wedding. Many couples are throwing caution to the wind
and dressing however they want to dress for their winter weddings.
4. Create a Detailed Photo Schedule
Just because you're having a
winter wedding doesn't mean you have to stay indoors for photos.
Having photos taken outdoors in
the winter can look close to magical. Make sure you have a detailed photo
schedule with times set so that you know exactly when you're going to be
indoors and outdoors.
Don't schedule too much time
outdoors at once. Give yourself and your party plenty of time to warm up
between outdoor photos.
5. Have a Coat Check
When you're having a winter
wedding, your guests are likely going to be bundled up coming into your
ceremony and reception. Having a coat check will make it easy for them to put
their coats and belongings into a safe place for the ceremony and reception.
No one wants to carry their
things around with them if they can help it.
6. Keep Indoor Temperatures in Mind
When you're planning your
wedding, you shouldn't only think about outdoor temperatures. You're going to
be inside for the ceremony, reception and don't forget about dancing.
When you're on the dance floor
having fun, it can get pretty hot with all the bodies moving.
You can still have a revealing
wedding dress in the winter. Make sure you have a wrap or a shaw that can keep
you warm when you're going outdoors but don't make yourself burn up when you're
having fun dancing.
7. Receive Guests Indoors
Don't make your guests wait
outdoors in a long line in the cold. Make sure you receive your guests indoors
when it is cold.
You never know when people aren't
going to come prepared for the cold and you don't want anyone getting frostbite
at your wedding.
If there is a hallway or a little
room that they can come in before your ceremony, it doesn't have to be fancy
but it should be warm.
8. Visit Your Venue at Night
While your wedding might start
out in the day, it is likely that you're going to end up going into the
evening.
When you're looking at the wedding venue options, you need to look at the venue
in the evening to get an idea of whether the venue is warm and inviting at
night or if it is putting off a creepy vibe.
Once you decide on a wedding
venue, you should ask the photographer to come to the venue. The photographer
needs to see the venue so they can help you plan your photos for memory-making
magic.
Some venues put a lot of work
into their nighttime lighting and the end of your wedding can be a very
beautiful time. Check to see the path where you're going to be exiting your
wedding to your transportation.
9. Negotiate a Good Deal on Your Venue
Since most weddings happen when
it is warm, you may be able to get a good deal on the venue. Don't be afraid to
negotiate and try to get a good deal from one of the venues.
Get pricing from all of the
venues and then go back to each of the venues and see if they are willing to go
lower for their price since they are really busy at this time of year.
Enjoy an Amazing Winter Wedding
Now you know how to plan your
winter wedding, so it's beautiful and memorable for you and your loved one.
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