It’s no secret, we’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – we LOVE winter weddings! There’s something so magical and romantic about a cosy wedding! Everyone is rugged up warm with snow glistening on the mountains!
While the warmer months are the go-to seasons for most, we think winter is seriously overlooked! We’ve put together what we think are the best 5 reasons to have a winter wedding! Read on and let us know if you are considering a winter wedding. There really are so many reasons to opt for a wedding in the cold months!
Winter Wedding Fashion
There is no shortage of options to choose from when it comes to your wedding dress in the colder months and so many accessories too. Think beautiful capes, gorgeous jackets and coats, faux fur, gloves – the list goes on and on! Rather than having to worry about being too hot in your dress, you only need to think about layers and how cosy warm you’ll be! Why not swap out those heels and keep your feet toasty in some beautiful warm boots!
Incorporate Winter into Your Refreshments
Winter is a time for hearty, warming food and drinks and your winter wedding is no different! Imagine a hot chocolate bar where guests can select their toppings! Mulled wine to warm the cockles of everyone’s heart, hot toddies and glasses of port. You could even have a barista on hand to make beautiful Irish coffee!
As for food, there are so many options! Think canapes of your favourite hearty soup with delicious bread. Beautiful cheeses, little canapes of your favourite hearty meals! You can really go all out with your options!
Snow-capped Mountains
The view from Waipuna is truly breath-taking year-round – but those Southern Alps with a good dusting of snow on them are mesmerising! Imagine exchanging your vows on the terrace at Waipuna, the outdoor heaters providing warmth, with the snowy mountains as the backdrop! Why not arrange a helicopter flight for your photos and land on the snow for some truly epic wedding photos.
Get All Cosy
The fire is roaring, the underfloor heating keeping everyone toasty warm. Beautiful soft lighting is draped around the terrace, candles creating a cosy and warm space for you and your guests. We love the idea of having warm blankets for people to use. You could even have hot water bottles for later on as an added measure. How fantastic are these gloves that featured on the Orange Girl blog?
It’s the Off-Season!
This is a huge benefit of a winter wedding. Not only are you more likely to be able to book the vendors of your choice with a lot more ease than the main wedding season. You may also find many offer winter rates meaning you save some precious dollars!
We could go on and on about why we love winter weddings, but we think we’ve summed it up pretty well here. We’d love to know your thoughts and if you are considering a winter wedding, we’d love to hear from you!
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