There is often a lot of debate surrounding the concept of a Christmas Wedding; some people think that it’s too cold or too busy to have a proper celebration, but we are here to disagree with all of the neigh sayers!
Put the wedding out of your mind for a moment…now think about Christmas. What are you thinking of? Perhaps, you are picturing a feast of roast turkey & cranberry sauce, snowy Christmas trees and mulled wine warming on the stove. Now, put Christmas out of your mind…think about the wedding; you might be imagining a dazzling white dress, crowds of family & friends, romantic music playing in the background and sparkly lights twinkling above the aisle. Combine these two phenomenons together and you create a day that is so magical, it feels as though you have walked straight into a Fairytale.
Of course, a Christmas wedding is not for everyone, it depends on your personal taste as a couple; however, if you have always dreamed of that sparkly, princess wedding, then this is the theme for you.
Refine Your Theme
Firstly, planning a Christmas wedding refines your overall theme, so if you have been struggling to settle on one idea, a Christmas wedding will help to influence your entire wedding aesthetic. In terms of the colour theme, you still have a few options to choose from, but if you are sticking to the traditional Christmas style, then you will be opting for greens, reds, whites and golds. Although, if you would prefer a cooler colour palette, then you can go for silver and blue which beautifully embraces the Winter Wonderland concept.
The food could comprise of all the Christmas favourites with roasted turkey, pigs in blankets, Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes and all the festive treats we await every year. If one of you is a foodie, this is the dream wedding menu.
Most of the time, you can also save money on decorations at Christmas because the venue will already be magnificently dressed in sprigs of holly, tinsel and fairy lights.
Great Photo Ops
We know that every wedding is beautiful, no matter what time of year it takes place, but you’ve got to admit that a Christmas wedding would make for stunning photographs. In the UK, the weather is always a little unpredictable, so rain is a possibility; however, Autumn tends to be the rainiest of all the seasons, whereas Winter tends to be more dry and frosty, making for very atmospheric photos.
Just picture you and your loved one frolicking around in the wondrous snow on your Wedding Day! We can’t always count on snow, but you are far more likely to get a magically snowy venue in December as oppose to August (plus, the December slots are generally cheaper than the Summer).
Twinkly Lights Galore
It’s possible that we already mentioned twinkly lights…but did we mention the twinkly lights?! There is nothing more romantic than a dark, moody sky with an abundance of glistening fairy lights hanging above the happy couple. Having these Christmas lights also adds to the overall ambience of the venue, making it feel more intimate and cosy.
The Fashion Choices
Last, but not least, a Christmas Wedding gives you ample opportunity to go big on fashion. Not only can you choose the biggest, most sparkly wedding dress, but you can add a long silk cloak or a white fur shawl to complete the look! Layers are one of the best aspects of Winter fashion; you can take one outfit (like your showstopping dress) and transform it with an elegant, but warm, Winter accessory.
Christmas Wedding Ideas:
Fairy Lights
A Roaring Fire
Fur Throws & Cushions For Guests
Tapered Candles
A Long Feast-Like Table
Sprigs of Holly & Pinecones
Hanging Foliage Centrepiece
A Floral Archway
White Snow Confetti
Sparklers
Homemade Hot Chocolate & Marshmallows
Traditional Christmas Treats; Candy Canes, Pigs In Blankets & Roast Turkey.
Mulled Wine Station
Christmas Cocktails