Christmas is an incredibly romantic time of year to get married! Whether you're getting married outside in the snow or inside by a crackling fire, Christmas makes weddings beautiful. Enjoy your Christmas-themed wedding with creative decorations, seasonal formal wear and hot, yummy beverages.
White, Green or Red Cape
To keep your arms and body warm, wear a luxurious floor-length cape made of satin, velvet or faux fur. White is the traditional color for brides, but red and green are the colors of the season. Pick your favorite color and have fun wearing your cape through the ceremony and reception.
Hanging Mistletoe
To make your wedding merry, hang mistletoe over the archway where you give your vows, and in an entrance to your reception area. You'll have a great time kissing your loved one with this seasonal plant hanging overhead.
Hot Drinks
Hot drinks make everyone feel warm, cheerful and loved at the holidays. To give your guests a tasty treat, serve mulled cider, wassail or Irish coffee at your reception. Make the experience even more exciting by serving drinks in golden goblets.
Pine Table Runner
Pine is the perfect table decoration at this time of year. Not only is it beautiful greenery, but it's also scented! Collect fresh pine branches from outside, then bind them together with pieces of twine or string. Form the pine into a long table runner, then intersperse red berries or roses. If you're expecting children at your holiday reception, avoid using toxic Christmas berries like holly.
Scarves
Scarves are the perfect accessory for keeping grooms, groomsmen and bridesmaids warm! For the most attractive results, choose scarves that match outfits and wedding colors.
Candlelight Ceremony and Reception
Candlelight is so romantic and beautiful! You can place your lighted candles on your altar during the ceremony or on the reception table with the food. Be extra careful to prevent fire danger. If small children will be at your reception, use artificial candles. And of course, check with the wedding venue before lighting wicks at either event.
Christmas-Themed White Sangria
White sangria makes every reception more enjoyable. At Christmastime, the best white sangrias to use will have cranberries and sprigs of rosemary for a little something green and a little something red. Want to add a little sparkle to your splash? Include star-shaped apple slices in the mix. This makes a wonderful signature drink for your event!
Horse-drawn Sleigh
Oh, what fun it is to ride in a horse drawn sleigh! Make your grand entrance at your wedding in a sleigh or in a majestic horse-drawn carriage. You'll never forget the ride to your ceremony or the departure. And neither will anyone else.
Oversized Wreath
Dress up bare walls using oversized Christmas wreaths made from natural pine. This will help your reception area smell (and feel) more like Christmas.
Sparkling Twinkle Lights
White twinkle lights will make your wedding and reception sparkly and festive. Hang them from the ceiling, use them to decorate the reception table or run them around the tree at your reception.
Contact Bella Sera
At Bella Sera, we help couples plan their holiday wedding. To get started with your upcoming wedding, contact us today at (724) 745-5575 to view our grounds and discuss your plans.
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