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Reflect nature's tones with muted and dark colors or go monochromatic with an all silver or white palette to create a snowy landscape for the event. Photo credit: White Willow Photography via brides.com.
Nature doesn't stop giving in the winter months, so look to Mother Earth for winter flora: evergreens, hypericum berries, junipers, red and white roses, carnations, amaryllis, hellebores, poinsettias, pinecones, ivy, yew, and holly are just a few of the plants you can use to decorate. Photo via Hitched
Don't let the time of year limit your creativity—incorporate the elements into your decor and equipment. For example, make these handcrafted ice buckets with cranberries and evergreens to embrace the icy season. Photo via Bridal Musings
There's simply no reason for your wedding party to freeze if they embrace winter clothing and styles. Nudge your clients toward fashionable hats, coats, and mittens, as well as wool, velvet, flannel, and bridal pantsuits. Photo via Hitched
Hot cocktails are the perfect way to create coziness while embracing winter. Menus can include mulled wine, hot toddies, Swedish Glögg, German Glühwein, eggnog, Irish coffee, hot buttered bourbon...the options are endless. Or, add a spiked hot chocolate bar for extra flair. Photo credit Brinton Studios via The Knot
A winter menu has the chance to showcase flavors that might get missed at traditional summer weddings. Root vegetables, squash, cranberries, spices, chocolate, peppermint, maple, chestnut, and pomegranate are all delightful flavors to bring to a menu. Serve guests soups, stews, and winter salads for a true taste of winter. Shown here: Roasted Kabocha Squash with Farro and Mustard Greens. Photo via Sunset
Embracing winter means getting cozy. Offer warm blankets to guests during the ceremony. Photo via The Knot
Twinkle lights, candles, and even fireplaces bring a homey glow when days are short and dark. Photo via Hitched
There are plenty of elegant venues to create a picturesque indoor wedding, like barns, hotels, golf clubs, estates, and greenhouses. Or, go 100% winter and choose an ice hotel venue, like ICEHOTEL in Sweden.
Winter happens to have some of the most festive holidays: Christmas, Yule, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's, and Valentine's Day are all festive celebrations that can lend inspiration to weddings.
