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A winter wedding can be one of the most magical events to take place in your life. However, for this to take place, you need to know some of the things that would make your winter wedding one that is full of magic. First, you have to consider why you want to have the wedding during winter and, if it is because you are happy to have it, it is time to get to work and ensure that your wedding at winter is as flawless as snow.

Why a winter wedding?
While most of us revel in the possibility of snow turning the festive season into a magical winter wonderland, the idea of getting married during the winter months would appear to be a strange idea to a lot of people. Well, maybe you just can’t wait for the spring or summer because you are so in love.

Themes for winter weddings
For an adventurous minority, the idea of dressing up in furs and mufflers, arriving at your wedding by sleigh and somehow combining the excitement associated with the festive season with the wedding itself can all be very appealing. Your theme could be winter itself with lots of snowflakes, fairy lights, open fires, a log-cabin reception.

Clothing
Colors should be white or creams and light blues suggesting snow and ice. In winter you have the opportunity for wearing additional clothing that would be unthinkable at other times of the year. The bride and groom will need coats. Here’s your chance for some tasteful furs. Even his and hers matching outerwear would look great as you set off for the reception or the honeymoon. Think white fur trim, three-quarter length or full length. It could easily be raining or snowing, so it’s sensible to plan some headgear.

Location
Location is important for any wedding, but in winter you have to consider a number of other factors: The comfort of your guests is paramount. If you are inside ensure that there is adequate heating. In summer you want it bright and airy. In winter most of the scenery looks bleak and if you are at higher latitudes then the chances are you are going to have an evening or night time ceremony and reception. So the attention turns to the inside location itself and this should be decorated in a way to bring warmth.

Food
Food is very much determined by the sort of reception you are having and your budget. Try to be creative. You want hot drinks as well as hot food. Think soups and hot chocolate. Avoid making a Christmas-style (or Thanksgiving) dinner but maybe try to work on some unique variations on seasonal fare. Ditch the ice-cream for some hot, steamy puddings, coffee with white chocolate truffles.

Reception decorations
Think snow, ice, low lighting and candles on each table. Tableware should also be white or light blue. This is where you may want to add holly and ivy, winter-flowering plants to table arrangements.

There is something magical about the ambience of a winter wonderland wedding. It is great to take the joy of the holiday season and fold that into your own joyous occasion.