10 Reasons Why You Should Have a Winter Wedding

Fur coats, Christmas décor and mulled wine; we know a thing or two about how to make the most out of a winter wedding celebration! If you’re thinking about hosting your wedding in winter, whether that be between December and February in the UK and USA or from June to August in Australia, we can help you to embrace that dreamy winter wonderland aesthetic. If you’re still not quite sure, or to help give you that final nudge in the direction of a winter wedding date, we’ve listed *10 reasons why you should have a winter wedding.

1. Winter wedding weather

By choosing a winter wedding you are actually doing yourselves and your guests a massive favour. Do you know why? By immediately writing off the need for outdoor wedding options of course! You can safely plan your whole day inside, surrounded by your loved ones, without having to come up with various Plan A and Plan B options and simply keeping your fingers crossed. Just make one amazing plan and stick to it!

2. More choices of venues and better fees

Summer weddings are by far the most popular option but this often comes with limited availability and potentially higher costs. So whilst it may be a lovely idea to have a summer soiree sipping cocktails, consider whether it’s really worth all that extra cost and frustration trying to secure the perfect venue with the perfect date and the perfect wedding suppliers. Wedding venues often have a considerably lower venue hire fee in winter too, so why not embrace the cooler months and save yourself some money whilst you’re at it!

3. Bringing the energy

Hanging out in the heat of the peak summer months can make us all feel a bit fatigued (not to mention sweaty!), so planning your big day in the winter will help keep everyone feeling cool and fresh faced. We could all do with that extra little bit of energy to keep our plans aligned and help the day run as smoothly and sweat-free as possible!

4. Romantic décor

White fur rugs and cosy throws positioned alongside twinkling fairy lights and swathes of lush green foliage is something every romantic film suggests. If your mind immediately drifts to those classic, ‘Love Actually’ vibes, you’re not alone! That dreamy festive cheer will easily flow into every aspect of your wedding day and bring the romance to the forefront.

5. Guests dressed to impress

Black tie. Need we say more? Elegant flowing dresses and stylish three-piece suits are forever classic, traditional, and always stunning.

6. Romantic wedding photos

If you opt for a winter wedding and it just so happens to snow, you just know the wedding photos are going to be beyond magical! Pair that with winter décor and festive spirits and you’ll have all the romantic aesthetic you need for the most stunning and memorable of photoshoots.

7. Chilled temperatures lead to a chilled headspace

Running around like a headless chicken in the summer heat is certainly not a strong look, so why not pick a winter wedding where you can run around like a headless chicken but without the excessive stress or quite as many sweat patches. We know how planning a wedding can be, but we also know that the colder weather would do a great job of cooling those mounting tensions.

8. Wintery colour palettes

White, black, greens, reds. These are just a few colour options that could create a beautiful festive palette and really set the tone for your milestone wedding day. White fur collars, dark red lipstick and warm berry tones are the epitome of glamour and winter wedding elegance.

9. Cosy vibes

Did someone say open fires and candlelight? You can create a picturesque winter wedding anywhere, from a cosy intimate gathering at your family home in Scotland to a grand celebration at the New York public library. Wherever you plan your big day, simply add ambient lighting, oodles of greenery and a fire pit or two for a cosy winter wedding vibe.

10. Easy travelling within budget

Your honeymoon will be even more exciting to plan when you know you can potentially stick to your budget! Winter is a great time to hit the slopes in NSWs or plan that road trip around Ireland, with a few pints of Guinness along the way. A memorable adventure with your loved one, but with less hassle and less fees…sounds pretty great to us!

As well as it being the home of Christmas and the start of a brand new year, winter is also the perfect season to celebrate your new life together and after reading our feature, we hope you feel the same!