Winter Weddings: Hot As Ice

It may be cold outside but that doesn't mean you should shun the winter season as a wedding choice. With the snow falling and the crispness in the air you can set the place on fire with a cozy, romantic, cool and regal affair. Winter time weddings allow you to bring the hot and cold together in perfect harmony. By incorporating the temperature into your event you can step outside of the box and do some things your guests have never seen before.

Take full advantage of the temperature drop to chose a wedding dress with maximum accessories. A beautiful full length coat of fur, either real or faux, with warm your body on the outside as your nuptials are warming you up on the inside. Other good choices for the bride are long gloves, caplets, long sleeves and even furry snow boots. Bringing in pieces that bride would not typically use in any other season with make you stand out and be a sight to remember.


To take you event to the next level opt for an outdoor setting for your wedding. Yes, it may seem like a crazy idea but having your guests cozy up close together while you and your bride exchange vows under snow covered birch trees is a fantasy-like setting. Remember to inform your guests on the invitation as well as your wedding website that the ceremony will be taking place outside so they know to dress warm. If you know many of your female guests are fans of fur then suggest that they don their hats and muffs for the occasion.

After you the sparks have flown at the ceremony allow your guests to warm up by inviting them inside a heated tent for the reception. Here they will be able to shed their layers and get down on the dance floor. If you are opting to have a cocktail hour before your reception try a hot beverage bar. Offer your guests flavored sake, brandies and hot cocoa to help them unthaw before they move on to dinner.

Choosing food can be exciting and let opposites attract in this category by serving dishes that are hot and spicy. Ignite your taste buds by having exotic foods from around the globe that use such ingredients as chili's, peppers and even wasabi. Cap off the night by serving your guests S'mores and chocolate fondue. By having these desserts it not only lets them choose what they want for dessert but it also lets them leave enough room for cake!

Know that a winter wedding doesn't always have to be centered around Christmas, New Year's or Valentine's day. You can have these holidays inspire you for your decor and location but they don't have to control it completely. Try to use different color palettes for your winter nuptials such as red and turquoise, plum and silver, hunter green and platinum or white, silver and amber. Which ever ideas you choose always make the event your own!