By far, summer is the most popular time of year to get married, but did you know there are tons of reasons to get married in winter? From seasonal decorations to beloved holiday music, winter is a wonderfully special time to get married.
Play Christmas Music
Not sure what kind of music to play at your reception? What about everyone's favorite Christmas carols? Whether you're bopping to the jingle bell rock, or having a blue, blue Christmas, there are a million and one famous and well-loved Christmas songs that can make dancing at your reception unique and special.
Enjoy Free Decor
Most wedding venues put up Christmas decor around the holidays to make their spaces seem more festive and joyful. Guess what? Your wedding party can take full advantage of this decor and use it as a backdrop for your perfect day! Holiday decor can cut back your decorating expenses, which allows you to dedicate more money to other resources, like food, dress or the honeymoon.
Wrap Up in Beautiful Winter Shawls
Nothing compares to the cozy beauty of a winter shawl over a wedding dress. Whether you're looking for something fur-lined or cable-knit, winter clothes allow brides to accessorize in attractive seasonal ways.
Choose Christmas Colors
Christmas colors can be beautiful wedding colors. Decorate your reception and ceremony with rich red flowers and berries, evergreen branches, and flowers in shades of white. You'll forever remember your wedding when you see Christmas colors at the holidays.
Use Fake Snow, or Enjoy the Real Thing!
Snow isn't predictable, even in the middle of winter, unless you're planning to be married in a mountainous area. Even without real precipitation, you can still use artificial snow to remind everyone of the beautiful time of year. Artificial snow creates a shimmery, magical environment for your wedding reception.
Enjoy Safe Conditions On Your Honeymoon
Hurricane season coincides perfectly with the summer wedding season, so many new married couples risk traveling to Caribbean islands for their summer honeymoon. You can avoid these problems and worries by planning your honeymoon in winter, when the weather is mild and safe.
Decorate with Lanterns and Candles
Lanterns and candles are very romantic, making them the perfect decor for a winter wedding. Plan to use artificial or real candles, depending on the location and size of your wedding. If you're planning to use real candles, talk to your wedding venue about their fire safety policies and what you can do to keep your guests safe.
Serve Hot Drinks
Hot drinks are the best! Hot chocolate, Irish coffee and other tasty beverages are best served in winter. On a related note, many wedding couples will package the ingredients for hot cocoa and give them away as wedding favors. These attractive gifts are practical and fun to use. Sending your guests home with a hot drink mix is a great way to say thank you!
Contact Bella Sera
No matter what time of year, couples in Pittsburgh come to Bella Sera to plan the perfect wedding. With beautiful outdoor and indoor spaces for weddings and receptions, we can help you plan a lovely and memorable event. To make an appointment for a consultation and to see our wedding spaces, contact us at (724) 745-5575.
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