Christmas Wedding Ideas
If you are throwing your wedding party during the winter holiday I believe that you can start being a little bit inventive and creative and try to organize a theme wedding. In this way the party will be doubled be the joy of the Christmas and everybody will feel like they are having an even bigger celebration.
It may sound a little bit difficult than it really is, but I will give you some great ideas that will prove you the contrary and also will help you organize the wedding easier.
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Let’s take it step by step. First of all, there is the idea of wedding in the winter time, which means that outside is going to be cold and you have to wear a dress and something over it that will allow you to keep warm outside and not make you sweat inside. This is why, in order to keep the idea of a Christmas theme you can use a normal wedding dress that can have attached at its bottom a small fur band. In order to keep yourself warm you can wear a white fur coat that can have some small red lines on it in order to make the spirit of Christmas be felt even more in this wedding theme.
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Regarding the place, you can use wedding favors that represent the small Jesus and Maria, or you can use some small braches of pine with a thank you card all wrapped with a red ribbon. You can also use some candles that can be shaped as snowballs, or as Christmas trees, or if your budget allows you, you can even put a nice ice sculpture on each table. This will definitely look really nice and will bring a little bit of the cold from outside in the ballroom. You can even make near the door of the ballroom a big flower arcade that will have mistletoe under which you and the groom can kiss, at the beginning of the party, or whenever you feel like. This not only will bring the spirit of Christmas but will also bring you good luck. Because this is what the tradition says. And to make it even closer to the winter holiday, you can put an ornamented Christmas tree in the room where the guests can put the presents that will be opened after 12 am. As you can see this is really fun and it is not expensive or difficult to realize. I believe that such a wedding will bring you color in your life and will always make you remember your wedding as part of the Christmas holiday.
Winter Wonderland Weddings
Are you looking for something breath taking for your wedding day? If this is the case, consider a winter wonderland theme to include a lot of fantasy, a little bit of drama and, above all, that special holiday mood that will make your guests feel fantastic.
You could need the help of a planner, a designer or even a lighting team, but if you have what it takes to think frosty sparkle, you could organize everything by yourself.
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Colors
Talking about winter, everyone pictures only white, silver or ice blue with all the available combinations. Nevertheless, a skilled planner could make any color to work on a winter wedding theme. This means you can try bold schemes with royal purple, burgundy, hunter green, royal blue or anything else you enjoy. The best idea would be to alternate white with a powerful, deep and vivid color from those above suggested. Just to keep the track of the winter wonderland, you should make them… sparkle.
Decorations
Snow-like materials are mandatory, but if you manage to have some fake snow, it would be perfect. Snowflakes are yet another specific motive so you can try making them dangle on doorways, arches and so far. White ribbons, tulle or chiffon can be used for almost anything, from walls and windows to tables and seats’ covers. Frozen windows are not something you have to let on the nature’s will, since you can buy a special spray to make the glass look like that. Fake ice for centerpieces or even scattered on tables is another thing you can try, but if you can afford some real ice sculptures, it would be great. Draping can make a real difference for a winter wonderland wedding. However, combined with a lighting installation, the one you use for the Christmas tree, the visual impact will be powerful. Finally, all these will be even more highlighted if you have some mirrors strategically placed.
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Winter wonderland
Most of these are about winter in general. What should you do to have a wonderland? Think how can you include season activities like a snowball fight, or snowmen, snow fairies, reindeer or even Jack Frost. Make everything as luxurious as possible, with a lot of snow but also lights, electrical or from candles. A huge fireplace is another accessory to consider. For modern touches, try having a coffee bar or a cocktail lounge. Using at least a half of these ideas, that are quite affordable, chances are your guests will not want to leave the reception in the end.
Winter Wedding Decorations
Snow is the best picture we all have in mind when talking about winter. It is bright and it sparkles, so your winter wedding should keep this pattern. You want to suggest the cold and the richness of the snowflakes that cover everything around you, and still offer the feeling of comfort and peace.
One of the greatest things when choosing this season to mark your marriage is that there are so many options regarding the decorations.
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Winter decorations
There should be no winter wedding without fake snow. That, together with some glitter sprinkled all over the reception hall, will make everyone feel on a fairy tale land. Ice is the next thing that comes in the landscape. You do not have to use real ice when there are many beads and gem stones – the clear ones – that perfectly reproduce the brilliance of the frozen water. The traditional hanging white Christmas lights will look pretty much like icicles. Snowball candles, snowflakes made out of paper, sprayed with a coat finish, and hanging from the ceiling will also work wonderful. Use some special spray to make the windows look frosty and order some ice sculptures that are incredibly elegant and beautiful. Finally, using fabrics to hang on the walls and covering white lights from behind them will create a magical feeling.
Break the pattern
So far, you have managed to create or to stress the idea that outside is extremely cold. Here, on your wedding’s party, is also winter and snow and ice as far as you can see. However, you need to break the pattern in a good way. Can you think of something that works perfectly with the winter and still illustrates its opposite? The hot beverages! You really need to have a bar in one corner, fully equipped with hot drinks – cocoas, tea, coffee, mulled wine with cinnamon, apple cider and even milk with honey. Obviously, you could serve some cold drinks that instantly warm up the spirits, such as whiskey, vodka and other cocktails you enjoy.
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Other winter motives
If you have snow all over the place, it is time to come up with something else, so the guests do not think you have a lack of inspiration. Glass ornaments and many candles – eventually spiced models will cheer up the atmosphere even more. Flowers and Christmas trees’ branches should not be forgotten either.
Winter Wedding Themes
Planning a winter wedding will be tough simply because you will have to choose from various available themes.
Just think of the main winter holidays – Christmas and New Year plus Valentine’s Day – and add Fairy or Fantasy and even the famous Royal Russian themes. All these could be a real success. Not to mention that you can focus on a specific item to give the theme, like Christmas trees, glass, winter flowers, snowflake patterns or the little lights that we use to decorate the house.
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The Royal Russian wedding theme
This one has something to do with blizzards and heavy colds. The bride should be pretty much like a princess. Opulence will be the key word and it should be suggested with furs, a lot of gold and golden items or shinny things in general. A carriage ride will be perfect as well. And in case you did not know, blue is the color that Russian brides use for their wedding dresses, so a glamorous and rich gown, on a vivid blue shade will turn you into a gorgeous woman to perfectly fit in this Royal Russian theme.
Valentine’s Day is still during winter, even though through its end, and it is one of the most popular wedding days. This wedding theme should represent the idea of love and harmony. Red is a key color; petals of roses are mandatory, just like little hearts, cupids and even balloons are some of the most common motives. You will have to use a lot of flowers, you can combine red with white and pink shades and the chocolate could be the best choice for dessert. You can even serve chocolate candies, heart shaped, as favors to your guests.
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Fairy tale theme
If you go for the fairy tale theme, use it right in the middle of the winter, when everyone is sick and tired of so much snow and cold, just to remember your loved ones that this season can be magical as well. You will have to reproduce ice and snowflakes as much as possible.
The bride can dress up as a fairy princess. Use a lot of silver and white, but also pale purples and cool blues. Sparkles must be everywhere. Satin and velvet are two powerful fabrics to set up this theme. Finally, carnations will have a great visual impact on this décor.
Christmas Wedding
Winter is like a fairy tale time. One could not say whether it is the snow or the wine and the songs near the fireplace, but this season has its delightful charm. If you add to this the magic of the holidays, specially the Christmas, you suddenly get so many reasons to be joyful and loving, to celebrate your love and to make commitments.
Why not even to make your wedding, right on Christmas. There are so many ideas you could try for this event…
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Advantages
There are so many things to name on this chapter. One of the most innocent ones would be the fact that there is this festive atmosphere and everyone has the best mood you could want for a wedding. Most of the time, the family gathers at home so it is much easier to have all your loved ones aside you on that important day.
The decorations are simply gorgeous and you can easily take some of them and use for your wedding theme. If you are lucky enough to have snow, there are even more opportunities – group pictures in the snow, a sleigh or carriage ride, hot drinks to warm your guests, Christmas trees, reindeers and Santa Clauses as the eye can see and the list can go on and on.
If you decide to have separate locations for the ceremony and the reception, chances are you will find the whole church already decorated. Therefore, you will be having fewer expenses on this side. Anyway, the winter itself is considered to be a so – called “off month” for weddings, so you can make significant savings on every aspect. And as another consequence, most of the restaurants and hotels are free to guest your party.
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Disadvantages
The magic of the winter could turn into the worse nightmare with a fearful blizzard. This could ruin your wedding. Or, on the contrary, you might be dreaming of a white Christmas and wedding and have no snow at all. Even though everyone is ready to party during this time of the year, also everyone has a lot of work to do, so organizing a wedding could add even more pressure and stress. Some less conventional friends or relatives might have other plans than spending their holidays with their families, so you should announce them in advance, even so with the risk of them not coming.
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