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It’s November and if you’re anything like me, you’re already excited about the holidays. Garlands and string lights, reindeer pulling sleighs on neighborhood lawns and rooftops, the first whirls of snow in the air–the whimsy of it all is irresistible. Given the rich color palettes, cozy vibes, *and* off season discounts on venues that come with winter, it’s no wonder the winter wedding is only getting more popular!
If you’re considering or planning a winter wedding, tapping into holiday traditions can add memorable warmth to your ceremony and reception. And it’ll be a lot of fun for both you and your guests! Here are five winter wedding ideas that will make your day filled with holiday magic:
1. Incorporate winter greenery and blooms into your florals.
There is *so* much creative potential here. You can incorporate poinsettias or holly berries into your bouquet for touches of winter warmth, decorate the aisles of your ceremony space with mini Christmas trees, hang pine garlands in your reception space–the options are endless! Maybe even one of these winter crowns for you or your wedding party.
2. Add the sound of holiday cheer to your processional.
Having a flower girl, ring bearer, or any pups in your ceremony? Give them jingle bells for a sprinkle of winter music as they go down the aisle! You can attach to a flower girl’s basket, a ring bearer’s pillow, incorporate into a boutonniere or wrist corsage, or attach to a collar. Melt everyone’s hearts by incorporating jingle bells into this winter wedding dog collar for an absolutely adorable wedding party pup!
3. Have a wassail toast.
Wassail, or warm spiced apple cider, is a delicious alternative to toasting with champagne during your reception. It can be made with or without alcohol–spiced rum is *so good* in wassail. Copper mugs are a beautiful option for serving wassail, but any heat-safe mug will do. (There are so many cute mug options out there it’s hard to go wrong.)
4. Gingerbread cookie decorating station.
An interactive winter wedding dessert option that’s fun for kids and grownups alike! The setup for this can range from simple to elaborate depending on how many cookie shape varieties and toppings you want to offer. You can really go all out with sprinkles, candies, beverages like egg nog and milk, and tons of winter holiday shapes! But even just your classic gingerbread man cookies and red, green, and white icing options is enough for a table everyone will enjoy.
5. Rent reindeer.
Yep, you read that right! Of course, whether there are reindeer to rent in *your* area is a case-by-case basis sorta thing, but there are businesses across the US that rent reindeer by the hour or day. Petting and hanging out with cute reindeer on your wedding day and have them in your photos sounds utterly magical.
But one thing to keep in mind: unlike many other wedding services that tend to be less in demand during the winter, reindeer rentals will be in demand for other holiday-themed events and parties. So, if this is something you want to budget for and commit to for your winter wedding, you’ll want to book a rental well in advance.
What other ideas do you have for your winter wedding? Drop in the comments!
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