Summer and fall might be considered peak wedding season, but if you ask us, there's nothing quite as romantic as saying "I do" in the winter. From rich color palettes and cozy materials to seasonal florals and festive food and drink, winter weddings are brimming with opportunities to infuse the day with warmth and charm. And don't forget that a winter wedding does not need to also be a holiday-themed event—while red-and-green celebrations or glitzy metallic parties are certainly fun, they're far from your only options. You can absolutely throw a winter wedding without a single holiday motif.
Whether you choose to wear warm weather attire (nothing says chic like adding a faux fur coat to your bridal style!), serve signature cocktails that capture the spirit of the season, or go all-out with a snowy white color palette, there are so many wonderful ways to plan a winter wedding. Ahead, we're sharing our favorite ideas to consider for your own cold-weather celebration.
At this rustic winter wedding in Brooklyn, New York, the bride and groom dressed the part in warm, seasonally-appropriate attire. The groom chose a green velvet tuxedo while the bride paired her Pnina Tornai wedding dress with gloves and a cozy fur.
When choosing a venue for a winter wedding, consider your desired theme. The space should provide shelter from the cold, ensuring your guests stay comfortable. To make your wedding unforgettable, beautiful, and cozy, select a venue with a distinctive interior that enhances the winter atmosphere. Perfect for this is Tsiskvili's Theatre, which provides a flawlessly organized wedding experience all in one space, perfectly tailored to your wishes. You can even have a fabulous wedding ceremony right here on stage.
Evergreen wreaths are winter mainstays, but using them in creative, unexpected ways will make them much more interesting elements of your winter wedding. Here, they serve as chargers on the reception tables and surround dinner plates.
There's no doubt about it: Fairy lights make everything appear more magical, and that's especially true during the winter. Indoor or outdoor, a string of glistening twinkle lights can help set the tone for your nuptials. Consider dangling them from the ceiling, incorporating them into the tablescape décor, or stringing them into a majestic canopy at the reception.
Velvet is not just for attire. This sumptuous fabric is beckoning for a prime spot in your reception table décor. At this wedding, simple wooden tables were topped with velvet runners, antique candlesticks with blue candles, and cups with figs and pomegranates.
Winter wedding cakes don't need to be over the top to make a statement. This petite two-tiered, multi-flavored fondant cake, which was accented with aspen leaves and pine cones, drove the wintry theme home.
Just as pumpkin spice is synonymous with fall, there's no shortage of seasonal cake flavors to take into consideration for your winter nuptials. This festive gingerbread with pear compote and vanilla buttercream cake from The Cake & The Giraffe not only looks exquisite, but its rich in flavor. Other flavor combos to consider include gingerbread and eggnog creme, chocolate peppermint, and chai spice.
Keep the bubbly flowing with none other than a champagne tower. Perhaps you're hosting a New Year's Eve wedding or maybe you're channeling a black-tie Gatsby-inspired affair. Either way, such a grandiose display at your reception is guaranteed to elicit a wow-worthy response from guests.
While winter weddings are often synonymous with rich jewel tones like emerald green and ruby red, don't be so quick to rule out a muted color palette. Imagine a lineup of slate gray bridesmaids' dresses against a snowy backdrop or an array of mismatched gowns in the color of your choosing (think along the lines of dusty blue and icy periwinkle).
Once the temperatures drop below 60 degrees, an extra layer (or two) may be in order to knock down the chill. Keep everyone in good spirits by offering fleece blankets as they arrive at the venue. Attendees will be able to snuggle up throughout the ceremony and then take the blankets home as a wedding favor.
