- Frosted glass can simulate cold weather outside when it's warm and toasty inside. If church doors have glass, ask the staff if spray snow or etched plastic can be used to simulate frosted windows. An etched monogram will look as though it was written on a frosty window with a finger but will remain throughout the ceremony. This can be done with peel-away frosted plastic, much like clear privacy tint, and is easily removable after the wedding.
- Thin aspen or birch branches with their whitish appearance give the impression of snow-covered bare wood. Bent into wreaths or formed around church door windows, these branches also can be used for a welcoming arbor outside the door. Bare wood intertwined with twinkling white lights or dripping with sparkling crystals creates a winter wonderland.
- When shaped into wreaths, the white buds of baby's breath look as though snow has freshly fallen at the church. Holly, too, can be shaped and formed into initials or monograms, as well as other shapes. Its waxy leaves and bright red berries are holiday symbols and relatively durable. Wreaths are used as year-round decor, but when decorated with dark pine cones or jewel-tone fall and winter flowers and leaves, a striking contrast is created that can be coordinated with the floral arrangements or bouquets used in the ceremony. Bunches of winter foliage such as bare branches, greenery, maize, berries and leaves can be fastened together with ribbon or grapevine and hung in the center of the door or from a door knob or handle.
- Oversized glass or plastic ornaments can be grouped together or hung one by one in a nod to Christmas decor. Dark flower or leaves in pomander balls are nice touches to door knobs or hanging in different lengths over the top of the door. Use lights to give a sparkling or twinkling effect around the door or wrapped around forms to give them structure and function. Blue and white bulbs create a promising winter effect.
- Shades such as blue and silver can be used in ribbons or decor to create a cool crisp color scheme for any adornment. Even blue plaid or dark paisleys can offer the feeling of a dark wintery evening. Fabrics such as velvet or felt can be reminiscent of winter. They are warm in tone and texture and are often used to form bows or ribbon cascades.
