Winter Wedding Ceremony Ideas

Say "I do" in a winter wonderland. Wedding Rings image by Cambo from Fotolia.com

Couples marrying during the winter months can use the natural beauty of the season as inspiration for their wedding. Although some couples might focus on the decor and theme of the wedding reception, the wedding ceremony can also display decorations with a seasonal touch. Embrace the spirit of the winter season during your wedding ceremony. A wedding ceremony that reflects the theme of your winter wedding prepares guests for your reception.

Color Scheme

Incorporate the colors of the winter season into your wedding ceremony. If you and your spouse-to-be love Christmas, you can choose red or green as your wedding colors. Or, you can use winter weather as your ceremony color inspiration. Choose a white or ivory color scheme, accented by shades of gold or silver. For example, The Knot recommends a white velvet aisle runner with silver or gold satin ribbon to set your color scheme during your ceremony. You can choose a deep blue and accent it with silver or a rich purple with gold accents as well.

Decorations

Whether you're getting married in an ornately decorated church or a hotel ballroom, you want to add some decorations to your wedding ceremony venue. Again, these decorations can reflect the season. You and your spouse-to-be can say your "I dos" under an arch accented with white branches with crystals hanging from them like icicles. Your ceremony venue might not have a fireplace in it, but you can add warmth to your ceremony by stacking different-sized pillar candles on the altar for some natural light. Embrace the cold weather and hang light-up snowflakes around your ceremony venue, for a seasonal look that adds a bit of sparkle.

Flowers and Greenery

The flowers and greenery you choose can reflect the theme of your winter wedding ceremony. You can attach nosegays, or small bouquets, to each pew. Choose an all-white bouquet with calla lilies and orchids. Or, go for rich red bouquets that include flowers like roses and anemones. To reduce your floral expenses, tie red, green, gold or silver bows on pews instead. You can add green pine wreaths accented to holly berries and red ribbon to the front door of your ceremony venue. Or, drape garland around the door---and add small twinkling lights for a decidedly holiday touch for an evening wedding.

References

• The Knot: Winter Weddings: 10 New Winter Wedding Ideas
• The Knot: Winter Weddings: Flower Arrangements for Winter Weddings