Thinking about setting a winter wedding date? Winter weddings are becoming more and more popular each year and we are so here for it! Spring, summer and even fall weddings might be forever-faves, but winter weddings have theme and style opportunities you just won’t get in those balmy months. I mean…snow = instant sparkle and sparkle = wedding perfection. It’s meant to be!
An Icy Introduction
The theme we chose for this winter look centers around two elements – snowflakes and an icy color palette. First, let our super-affordable Watercolor Snowflake Wedding Invitation set the tone for your day. The soft blue watercolor and silver detailing combine make winter come alive. This beauty even comes with a free RSVP postcard, making its tiny $.99 price tag feel like an early Christmas gift.
A Winter Palette
You could choose practically any color scheme for a winter wedding, but this one is a classic. A dusty cobalt blue, ivory, shades of grey and sparkling silver evoke a sense of…dare we say…Arendelle? Frozen fans, we know you’re with us on this. Harness your inner-Elsa and color your day in this palette to create your own winter wedding fairy tale.
A Seasonal Wonderland
Let Mother Nature take the lead when it comes to decorating your snowflake-adorned day. First, hope for fresh snow (but, not too much!). If you don’t live in a snow-filled climate, or if the forecast doesn’t cooperate, recreate the sparkle of fresh snow with faux snow. Yes, you can get faux snow at any craft store and it’ll create an instant winter scene at your ceremony or reception location.
Next, add in some COLOR! Dress your bridesmaids in silver and drape your tables in sparkling linens. There is one element here that is key and really affordable – up-lighting! The power of colored lighting is unreal and a local AV company will be able to turn even the most average reception space into a sparkling winter wonderland with the right lighting.
Complete the look with details that tie everything together. Keep your makeup natural, but make your eyes pop with a sparkling shadow. Gift your girls faux-fur shawls – they’ll make for great photographs and keep them warm through the night. And finally, stock the bar with our super-cheap custom napkins. This fairy-tale inspired style is perfect for this theme.
Photo Credits: Reception: Minnesota Bride, Cake: Cake Me By Surprise, Bridesmaids: Alexandria Elise Photography via Wilkie, Bride and Groom: Env Photography, Ring: Etsy
