Wonderful Winter Wedding Inspiration

Winter is such a magical time of year to get married. Planning a winter wedding means you can indulge your snow princes’s fantasies of winter wonderlands – an icy pure white occasion or fireside cosiness with warm winter textures. There are so many choices and decisions to make – winter colour palettes, textures, locations – all these must work together seamlessly to ensure the perfect day. So we’ve put together our seasonal winter inspiration to give you some ideas.

Colour Palettes

You may be planning on travelling to a gorgeously picturesque snowy landscape. This will mean you can be really bold with your colour choices. Think about the contrast with the snow. A pure white dress looks beautiful against the crisp white snow, and why not go for a daring black or red for your chosen colour. Picking just one hue means there’s no fussing with tones and highlights. It lets the landscape speak for itself and provides one bold, contrasting colour. Your photographs will look stunning outside – just don’t forget a beautiful wrap or stole – a good excuse for another accessory!

Or you could simply go for a pure, colour free wedding! We love this beautifully designed décor. The interest is created by the texture of the fluffy feathers, sparkling crystals and shining silver accents. Leave your guests to provide the colour!

If you love gentle delicate tones, why not pick an off-white palette – hints of blue or pink alongside the white will bring some warmth and eye-catching detail.

The gown

Ok, so maybe you’re not planning a snow laden hillside retreat for your big day. But you definitely need to plan for the weather to be cold – pretty much a certainty, so one less thing to worry about! This means you have the luxury of being able to choose a heavier, more indulgent fabric if you wish. Silk satins and heavier lace details will feel completely appropriate for the colder weather. And don’t be afraid of a bold embellishment to really add some interest and sparkle. Or how about a fluffy marabou trim…?

If you just want to stand out on a cloudy day or snowy hillside, why not flip the colour accent? Choose a bold, striking dress and accent with dazzling white. Your guests certainly won’t be expecting that!

A winter wedding doesn’t automatically mean a sleeved dress, but it does make sense! However, if you have your heart set on a strapless or capped sleeved gown, just remember a suitable cover-up – you’re bound to be outside at some point. Stole, bolero, cape, shrug… even a coordinated full-length coat will make sure you stay toasty warm. We love this soft cosy crossover cardigan. And the addition of mittens is just really snuggly fun!

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If you dream of having photos outside whatever the weather, why not prepare a cute hot chocolate station for guests – don’t forget the rum…!

The cake

If you choose to embrace the winter white palette, there’s so much you can do with a white wedding cake. Sugar details, textures, pretty embellishments and intricate designs will make a white cake really stand out.

A touch of colour is such a pretty addition and can perfectly match your colour palette whilst still letting you indulge in your pure white cake fantasy!

Or create a visual spectacle with a burst of colour on a pure white cake. Who doesn’t love a touch of ombre? Gorgeous.

The Flowers

We might sound like a broken record, but you can’t go wrong with beautiful white blooms for a winter wedding. Get creative and add pinecones, sparkles and foliage to create interest.

Or choose a pale tone to liven up the displays.

Or go rustic with a satisfying bunch of seasonal brights.

Shoes

Winter weddings have the difficult debate of practicality vs style. Keeping your toes toasty or keeping them beautifully adorned… Well, we see this as the perfect opportunity for a whole wardrobe of shoes for different sections of the day.

There’s no point in ruining a perfectly good pair of Choos in the puddles, so if your hemline covers your toes, opt for a practical pair of shoes whilst you’re outside. Snow = snowboots. Rain = wellies.

And if you just want to go sensible, a pair of vintage boots will provide some perfect cosy comfort while you’re out in the elements. And then….

Once you’re inside, slip into something a little more… sparkly…

Inspired? Why not pop over to our directory to have a look at some snowy wedding destinations? With all the ice and snow, your radiant sparkle of happiness will fit right it!