As the temperatures continue to plummet and the nights get darker, there’s no avoiding the fact that we’re now deep into the winter season. Yet, with the cold temperatures, a lot of people seem to forget that this is one of the most magical seasons to tie the knot.
With Christmas festivities and New Year celebrations just around the corner, there’s a buzz in the air and the potential for new beginnings, lending itself perfectly to wedding season. December is actually one of the most popular months for people to get married, and whilst it might be a little late to secure your 2017 wedding, there’s still plenty of time to plan for a 2018 winter wedding. We explore some of the best ways that you can transform your wedding day into a festive celebration in its own right.
Feeling the Christmas ‘spirits’
Winter is the season to eat, drink and be merry. As such, your wedding day gives you the perfect opportunity to create your own festive cocktails to celebrate your big day. Plus, if you were to get married at the Falcondale, your guests could indulge to their heart’s content without needing to worry about getting home at the end of the night. You and your guests would have access to our many luxurious rooms to sleep off the holiday hangover!
If you’re opting for a Christmas wedding, there’s no reason to go cold turkey on a Christmas-themed menu. You could keep it relatively subtle by serving guests mulled wine and mince pies upon arrival, or you could go all out and serve up a decadent Christmas themed roast for your wedding breakfast.
The devil’s in the detail
With weddings, it’s often the smallest of details that set the tone for the day. Having a wedding at Christmas time gives you the perfect opportunity to inject little elements of magic into your day without seeming too over the top. From glittered pinecones to fabulous winter blooms; this is the season of the centerpiece. You could even offer personalised Christmas baubles or crackers as place names. Your options are endless.
The colours of winter
The winter season arguably has one of the most vibrant colour palettes. With rich reds and mesmerising metallics, you won’t be stuck for inspiration. Aside from the more traditional colours, you can also consider deep berry hues as a modern way to complement winter whites. From your décor to your floral arrangements, you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to finding the perfect hues.
Wrap it up
Your Christmas presents aren’t the only thing that needs wrapping. Whilst winter weddings are undeniably beautiful, it’s important to address the elephant in the room; those winter temperatures! At our venue, we’ll do our best to keep your guests warm and toasty with our hearty log fires. When it comes to dressing, bridesmaids wearing faux fur wraps always look very chic in photographs. You could even go above and beyond and provide your guests with a blanket bucket for their use when they want to explore our grounds. It’s these little details which make a wedding truly memorable.
If a winter wonderland wedding is at the top of your Christmas list, get in touch to find out more about our venue.