25+ Ideas For Planning Your Magical Winter Wedding

Each season has its own specialness about it, and Winter is certainly no different. There is a magic that can only be found in winter – the peacefulness and serenity after a snowfall, cuddling under a warm blanket, a mug of yummy hot chocolate. What could be more magical than a winter wedding? Check out these tips for planning a winter wedding.

Decor

Let’s start with flowers, as they are still the most popular type of décor. While the number of flowers in season in winter are less than other times of the year, you still have plenty of floral and botanic options available.

In-season flowers include:
• Alstromeria

• Carnation
• Chrysanthemums
• Cyclamen
• Gerbera Daisy

• Helleborus

• Lilies (including Asiatic and Casa Blanca Lilies)
• Orchid
• Paperwhites

• Protea
• Queen Ann’s Lace

And, if you like a classic look, roses bloom year-round.

For some non-floral seasonal décor, how about:
• Hypericum berries
• Succulents
• Brunia berries (They look like little snowballs – what would be more fitting for a winter wedding?)

• Strands of crystals hanging from the branches of Manzanita trees

• Pinecones in a pretty vase or bowl, or in your bouquet

• A sprig of fir at each place setting
• A backdrop by hanging clear ornaments or glass orbs
• Candles everywhere – soooo romantic!

Winter Color Palette Ideas

And you aren’t stuck with just a red and green, or winter white color palette either. When planning a winter wedding, you’ll find that the seasonal colors run the gamut from rich, warm tones to shimmering metallics, whites and neutrals:

• Berry pinks and reds like fuchsia, maroon, plum, raspberry, and burgundy, (which look amazing when paired with a lighter hue such as blush or a rich gold)
• Navy and gold
• Wine and evergreen (a sophisticated take on the traditional red and green) accented with champagne
• Dusty rose and gold, accented with splashes of teal
• A mix of different shades of purple, from deep aubergines and amethysts to light violet-blues

Consider using some texture and pattern – what says “winter” more than a luxurious faux fur or a cheery plaid?

Seasonal Attire

• Although you’ll be indoors for most of the day, you’ll still want some extra coverage on your wedding dress, so look for one with long sleeves.

• And don’t forget your feet! Go with closed toe shoes or a pair of fabulous boots.
• Have fun with seasonal appropriate accessories like a cape or faux fur stole.

Winter Wedding Favors

Are you planning on having a little something for your guests to take home? Here are some seasonal wedding favor ideas that they definitely won’t leave behind.

• Cookies
• Mulled wine spices
• Candy canes

• Little bottles of Baileys
• DIY hot cocoa cones

• Scented candles (try Fir or Balsam, Peppermint, Cinnamon, Maple Syrup)

• Candy in a pretty glitter box