Glamorously Easy Wedding Ideas for a Yuletide Wedding

If you are one of those Christmas brides with the wedding bells ringing along with the jingle bells, this blog is just for your eyes! If you have always dreamt of a yuletide wedding, we get it! The cozy contrast of cold crisp snowy outdoors, and the warm company of loved ones indoors, the happy welcoming fairy lights, good company, comfort food, and the promise of a good time, hold an allure of their own. If you are a winter bride, entranced by the thought of a white snowy wedding day, cozy fireplaces, warm cider for beverage, and gorgeous winter decor, a Christmas wedding might be a fated decision for you! While there is no dearth of yuletide wedding decorations and ideas available for purchase, this blog focuses on easily accessible ideas without much effort or budget. Listed below are some of the ways you can amplify your Christmas wedding in small yet impactful ways. Winter brides, take notes!

The Perfect Venue: Take your wedding theme into account while choosing a location for your winter wedding. Think of a location where visitors will be protected from the elements. A luxe lodge is perfect for a destination wedding, while a barn setting is ideal for a shabby-chic style. A cabin-in-the-woods vibe can be perfect for a rustic woodland wedding day. A botanical garden with a holiday light show might be positively lovely as the setting for a ceremony in December.

Work With The Weather: By selecting a winter wonderland wedding, you can avoid the humidity and oppressive heat. We promise that your hair and makeup will appreciate it. If you are committing to a cold-weather wedding, be mentally ready to brave the weather and think about all the things working in your favor.

Long Sleeves: Getting married while it's chilly outside? Go for the classy long-sleeved wedding dresses. Every bridal style can be accommodated by a different dress silhouette, from illusion sleeves to high-collared lace necklines. Remember to round off your ensemble with a stylish sweater or a fur stole for optimum warmth.

Seasonal Accessories: Although your wedding gown may be the center of attention, your accessories will enhance your appearance. With a gold hair comb or a seasonal hair wreath fit for any boho bride, channel your inner goddess self. If your ceremony will take place outside, make a statement with a sequin cape or include a faux fur stole.

Twinkle Lights: Is it just us, or does everything seem more magical when there are fairy lights on? A string of sparkling twinkling lights can help set the mood for your nuptials whether they are inside or outside. Think about hanging them from the ceiling, putting them into the tablescape, or creating a grand canopy at the reception with them. String lights around the trees create a winter scene reminiscent of fantasy land.

Go Sparse: Less can sometimes be more. There is something to be said about the simplicity of a single-stem bloom, even though we adore a plentiful bouquet as much as the next bride. In contrast to velvet, which has a rich jewel tone, a white rose or peony will stand out. Even in winter wedding decor, sparse can be weirdly refreshing and fitting for the season and works wonderfully.

Prep Up Hot Chocolate: How many different ways might you serve hot chocolate at your winter wedding? A hot chocolate station bar packed with homemade marshmallows, peppermint sticks, and whipped cream will inspire you to think outside the box. A distinctive specialty drink inspired by frozen hot cocoa is sure to satisfy during cocktail hour.

An Aisle to Remember:  Ready to make a stylish entrance? A magnificent floral aisle consisting of roses, hydrangeas, garden roses, and white cherry blossoms will be just perfect. Light it up and make it a romantic candle-lit aisle. Aisle edged with lush seasonal greenery will be incredibly fitting too!

Circle Ceremony: Getting married in a circle ceremony can be quite intimate. Saying "I do" in front of your nearest and dearest will make the occasion even more memorable. Feel free to switch sides midway through the ceremony to provide friends and family with front-row seats from all sides. Make sure your location has enough space for this kind of seating arrangement during the design process. Industrial loft settings are ideal because they are warmly furnished and roomy enough to accommodate lots of visitors.

An Indoor-Outdoor Ambiance: Plan the best wedding reception you can with the ethereal natural elements around you. Renting transparent tents that visitors can use as they interact and mix all night long will allow you to bring the outdoors indoors. A nice touch might be an indoor fire pit covered with artificial snow or surrounded by vegetation.

Embrace Birch: Natural accents might aid in evoking the atmosphere of a winter wooded forest. Handmade paper escort cards were exhibited on split birch logs, hidden among moss, grass, and branches, and given a subtle calligraphic finish. While dark wood is great, birch is gorgeously fitting for winter!

Hang Crystal Balls: Decorate the wedding lounge area with glass orbs to transport guests to a winter wonderland. We adore the crisp aesthetic of this all-white space, which includes rustic furniture, greenery vines, and a ton of candles. It could not be more lovely to add hanging glass globes that were filled with tea lights to resemble stars.

Including Garlands: On the lookout for that ideal background? What better than garlands for Christmas? Maintain the old-world charm by adding string lights and garlands of greenery to a simple location. Add a table garland and candles for a wintry touch to take it a step further.

Dress Up the Fireplace: A bonus of getting married in the winter is having a gorgeous fireplace to decorate. By highlighting your mantel with candles and plant garlands, you can evoke the Scandinavian concept of hygge, which is perfect for a winter wedding. If you're getting married over the holidays, another possibility is to decorate your fireplace with a lavish floral arrangement or ornate wreaths.

Utilize Baby's Breath: Baby's breath may be just as powerful on its own, despite frequently being overshadowed by bigger, bolder blossoms. When included in a winter wedding display, the cloud-like aspect of these tiny white blossoms is not only ethereal but also highly dramatic. A rustic reception area and fine table arrangement can be totally changed by a chandelier of baby's breath flowers.

Add Velvet: Meet velvet, the fabric of the season! Don't limit yourself to crushed velvet bridesmaid dresses and accessories. This luxurious cloth is pleading for a prominent place in the décor of your reception table. Simple wooden tables with velvet runners, vintage candlesticks with blue candles, and cups filled with figs and pomegranates can add to a moody aesthetic and bring your winter wedding to life.

Bring in Branches: Branches will give your reception hall a rustic-chic feel when combined with foliage wreaths, fake snow, and pine cones. Twigs can be used as an exquisite addition when designing your table setting and placed in flower arrangements or vases. A homage to nature without having to venture outside into the elements can be achieved by including full branches in the centerpiece.

Make a Memorable Escape: Be ready to leave on an unforgettable note, whether it's in a horse-drawn carriage, a gondola ride through the countryside, or a sleigh decorated for the season. You can make your wedding send-off as spectacular as you like. Ultimately, the kind of transportation you select will depend on your destination. A sleigh furnished with fleece blankets is appropriate for a wedding held in the picturesque countryside, while a gondola trip makes perfect sense for a wedding held in a ski resort.

S'mores Station: A fire pit can be used for an outside event where guests can gather and roast marshmallows on skewers. Set up a DIY s'mores station with graham crackers, chocolate, marshmallows, and personalized fillings to completely escape the chilly weather. This can be a fun sweet station for your guests, but it also adds to the atmosphere!

Give Away Blankets: An additional layer or two may be necessary after the temperature falls below 60 degrees to combat the chill. As guests arrive at the location, provide fleece blankets to keep everyone happy. During the ceremony, guests can cuddle up, and they can then take the blankets home as a wedding favor.

Bridesmaids With Wreaths Of Greenery: Have your bridesmaids match their red outfits with greenery wreaths for a sophisticated Christmas wedding. This will add a unique, seasonally appropriate touch without being unduly pretentious. In front of a forested background, the bride can hold a bouquet of red flowers.

A Winter Color Combo: Nothing is quite as enchanted as a winter wonderland theme that draws inspiration from a seasonal color scheme. You can go for deeper richer hues like maroons, cinnamon, or oxblood, or you can go fresh, light, and airy with silver, baby blue, or red, there are many different directions you can go. Although rich jewel tones like emerald green and ruby red are frequently associated with winter weddings, don't immediately discount a subdued color scheme. Imagine a row of slate-gray bridesmaid dresses against a background of snow or a collection of disjointed dresses in the color of your choice. By adding contemporary lucite chairs, white-flowered trees, and fake snow to your location, you can create a chilly atmosphere. Include evergreen decorations in the tablescape and escort cards for a splash of color.

Just Add Pinecones: There is no need to explore further if you're looking for another way to bring nature indoors. Pine cones can be used as a stylish accent when incorporated into the tablescape, decorations, and even escort cards. You can make your own sparkling pinecones wrapped in snow, or you can go for a more organic appearance by combining them into a garland runner.

Patterns and Textures: A range of textures and patterns can be tried out over the winter. Whether it is textured in the form of wood, fur, or velvet, or patterns that are cozy and atmospheric, you can't really go wrong! Both the decor and flower accents used a rich and saturated color scheme of green, brown, and auburn. Last but not least, don't forget to include candlelight or, if you're indoors, the warmth of a fireplace.

Establish a Cozy Environment: Even while it's a possibility, you don't necessarily have to cut back on your guest list to maintain a comfortable atmosphere. The small touches, such as picking a different location or serving supper family-style with everyone seated at one long table, all contribute to the intimate atmosphere. If you have a larger area to work with, you might want to think about adding foliage arrangements to the ceiling along with soft lighting fixtures. Feel free to add throw cushions, blankets, and heating solutions for a cozy ambiance. 

Seasonal Blooms: Don't even think for a second that flowers can't be a part of your winter reception. Use them to decorate your reception area or to welcome visitors as they enter. The key here is choosing a winter floral arrangement that complements the style of your event. You can go for options like amaryllis, pomegranates, carnations, garden roses, and seasonal greenery. This will instantly make your wedding decor seasonal! Dried flowers are appropriate for a wintry celebration because of their durability. Although dried flowers are frequently used in the ceremony arch, hanging installations, and place settings, they also make excellent boutonnières. Try dried berries as an alternative to flowers if you want.

When it comes to Christmas weddings, nature is just as abundant with festive trinkets as the stores are. From acorns to pinecones, mistletoes to pine sprigs, there is plenty to choose from! All one needs is a keen eye to recognize those gifts of nature and the creativity to make it wedding-worthy! We hope this blog gives you some fun ideas to explore in preparation for your Yuletide Wedding!