Creating a Winter Wonderland Wedding - Winter Wedding Ideas

Pin It Of all the celebrity weddings I’ve viewed, there are a few that stand out because of the amazing decorative work.   Melissa Rivers' is one of those weddings (shown at left).   Renowned decorating genius, Preston Bailey transformed Melissa's wedding venue into a space that was absolutely breathtaking with iced out trees, shimmering lights and crystals.   It was pure fantasy!

Since most brides don’t have the financial resources to hire Preston (wedding packages can start at $250,000), you’ll need to tap into your own creative stores to pull off a winter wonderland wedding.    Some ideas to get you started:

1. Winter is the season of ice so go all out with diamond or diamond-like decorations and jewelry.
   
   
2. Popular winter wedding colors:   silver, white, light blue, plum, cranberry, gold, ruby, emerald, hunter, navy and black.
   
   
3. A winter wedding is not conducive to sleeveless gowns (unless your wedding takes place in a warm climate).   Complement your bridal gown and bridesmaid dresses with a faux fur shrug, pashmina or stylish coat.   An attractive wrap or pashmina to wear on your wedding day and afterwards makes a great bridesmaid gift.
   
   
4. A seasonally appropriate choice for your bridal bouquet and/or floral centerpieces is the stephanotis, which resembles a snowflake.  Other ideal choices for a winter wedding is the calla lily and amaryllis.   For added glitz, add crystal embellishments into your bouquet or add crystal buckles to your bouquet wrap.
   
   
5. Since most winter weddings will take place indoors, the setting (usually a ballroom) tends to be more formal.    Your invitations should reflect the reception setting.
   
   
6. If your wedding will take place close to the holidays, you may want to use holiday themed accents:   poinsettias, holly, bells, ornaments, etc.
   
   
7. Add candles to your wedding table decorations to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
   
   
   
   
8. Be mindful of winter's chill when planning the dinner menu.   Choose menu offerings that are warm and satisfying as well as elegant.   Offer warm beverages like Irish coffee, mulled cider or hot chocolate with peppermint Schnapps.   Here's a delectable winter wedding menu found at Style Me Pretty:
   
   WINTER MENU
   
   fried marcona almonds
   radicchio and persimmon salad with brown butter vinaigrette
   truffled cream of cauliflower soup
   
   wine braised short ribs | grilled porcini
   soft polenta with mascarpone
   roasted brussell sprouts
   
   chocolate pots de crème
   buckwheat butter cookies
   vanilla bean ice cream
   
   
9. Give favors that complement the theme of your winter wedding.   Personalized packages of coffee or tea, and snowflake adorned favors will keep the memory of your wintery event in guests' minds.

An ice blue, white and silver color palette is a popular winter wedding palette likely because it conjures up images of icy tree limbs and snowflakes.   Resources below image.

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Sources:
Row 1:   Silver Favor Boxes;   Snowflake Favor Boxes;   Winter Wedding Bulletins;  Winter Toasting Flutes
Row 2:   Porcelain Snowflake Cake Topper;  Snowflake Wine Stopper;  Snowflake Candle Holders;  Table Glam Crystals
Row 3:   Mystic Crackled Ice Crystals;  Sparkle Snowflakes in Silver;  Platinum Wedding Accessories;  Flower & Pear Drop Silver & Crystal Bridal Necklace
Row 4:   Snowflake Bookmark Favor;  Jeweled Monogram Cake Toppers;  Baroque Favor Stickers;  Snowflake Place Card Holder

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