{"id":11006946,"date":"2023-01-08T21:46:48","date_gmt":"2023-01-08T21:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?p=11006946"},"modified":"2023-01-08T21:46:48","modified_gmt":"2023-01-08T21:46:48","slug":"5-things-to-consider-when-hosting-a-winter-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/5-things-to-consider-when-hosting-a-winter-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><b>5 Things to consider when hosting a winter wedding<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">Award-winning wedding planner, Mary Briscoe of <span class=\"s1\">Weddings By Mary<\/span> has assisted many couples that have opted for a winter wedding.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">Including a marquee wedding in the Suffolk countryside. And one is yet to be delivered this year at The Langham in London\u2019s West End between Christmas &amp; New Year.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11027974\" title=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1-770x513.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1-360x240.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1-1155x770.jpeg 1155w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1-293x195.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11027974\" title=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1-770x513.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1-360x240.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1-1155x770.jpeg 1155w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1-293x195.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">And it\u2019s going to be epic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">Mary works for couples that seek a down-to-earth planner with a wealth of knowledge and experience. As well as expertise &amp; understanding.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">All of these have been gained from various roles &#8211; A decade as a wedding venue manager. A registrar creates the legal &amp; historical record of a marriage. It all started though back as a teenager working for her mother\u2019s successful outside catering company. A true baptism of fire.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11027983\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11027983\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11027983\" title=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-770x513.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-360x240.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1155x770.jpeg 1155w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-293x195.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11027983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11027983\" title=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-770x513.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-360x240.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-1155x770.jpeg 1155w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-293x195.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> 5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p4\">But most importantly being a bride herself once. You can see that Mary has experienced weddings from every feasible angle. A truly unique USP.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">Here Mary shares some of her thoughts on hosting a winter wedding:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">What images conjure up in your mind when you think of winter weddings?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11027975\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11027975\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11027975\" title=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4-770x513.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4-360x240.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4-1155x770.jpeg 1155w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4-293x195.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11027975\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11027975\" title=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4-770x513.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4-360x240.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4-1155x770.jpeg 1155w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-4-293x195.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> 5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p4\">Cosy log fires. Beautiful long velvet cape. A dusting of snow, warming spiced drinks &amp; an abundance of twinkling candlelight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">It all sounds rather magical and romantic, doesn\u2019t it?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li4\">If you\u2019re wishing to embrace the whole Christmassy feel for your winter wedding, then you can really let your imagination run wild.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p6\">Picture a wonderful, magical winter wedding scene. Crunchy &amp; frosty underfoot, twinkling white lights, lots of gorgeous pillar candles, perhaps a delicate dusting of snow, with a warming, crackling log fire\u2026. the enchanted feel-good factor is endless.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\">Why not opt for beautiful pale Wedgewood blue, sparkling silver, and crisp whites?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\">Or choose truly festive rich reds and emerald greens with holly wreaths and mistletoe hung?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11027977\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11027977\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-8.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11027977\" title=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-8.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" width=\"1280\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-8.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-8-300x175.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-8-1024x596.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-8-770x448.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-8-800x466.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-8-500x291.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-8-293x171.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11027977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11027977\" title=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-8.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" width=\"1280\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-8.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-8-300x175.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-8-1024x596.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-8-770x448.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-8-800x466.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-8-500x291.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-8-293x171.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> 5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p6\">A gorgeous guest book alternative. A mini Christmas tree with gift tags for guests to write a special heartfelt message for the happy couple left to hang on the decorated tree.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><b>#TOP TIP:<\/b> Check when your chosen venue put up their festive decorations as well as their choice of colour scheme. You don\u2019t want it to clash. Do also double-check check they permit naked flames. Although LED candles are much more widely used &amp; acceptable now.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li4\">A venue you\u2019ve set your heart on may not have availability during the summer but does during winter and often at a more cost-effective rate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p6\">November is perfect as it is a pre-festive season. Why not really get the party ball rolling with a stunning firework display, to add that extra sparkle?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\">Although December may be a slightly more expensive month. You also have the use of the venue\u2019s decorations, for that truly festive feel.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11027978\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11027978\" style=\"width: 854px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography3.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11027978\" title=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography3.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" width=\"854\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography3.jpeg 854w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography3-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography3-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography3-770x1154.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography3-400x600.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography3-500x749.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography3-293x439.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11027978\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11027978\" title=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography3.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" width=\"854\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography3.jpeg 854w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography3-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography3-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography3-770x1154.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography3-400x600.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography3-500x749.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography3-293x439.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> 5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p6\">A January wedding will give everyone something to look forward to after all the madness of the New Year has passed. Especially if held towards the end of the month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><b>#TOP TIP:<\/b> Double-check with your venue that fireworks are permitted and whether you\u2019re required to use a specific company<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li4\">Everyone immediately thinks of weddings as summer occasions. The image of hosting drinks reception outside with the sun shining warm and bright, the sound of children running freely around and chilled flowing champagne.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p6\">But, then along come the wasps. Your guests start to waft their arms about frantically or shift around constantly, with the odd light-hearted scream and the mad dash. You know who they are and can picture them already can\u2019t you?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11027979\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11027979\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11027979\" title=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit-770x513.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit-360x240.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit-1155x770.jpeg 1155w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit-293x195.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11027979\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11027979\" title=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit-770x513.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit-360x240.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit-1155x770.jpeg 1155w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nick-and-Berri-wedding-Foyers-Photography-1220-2-Edit-293x195.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> 5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p6\">And those of you who suffer from hay fever will most certainly want to consider avoiding the summer months. Streaming eyes don\u2019t make for the elegant photographs you want to be captured on your wedding day.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li4\">A summer wedding doesn\u2019t mean the guarantee of beautiful blue skies and the sun shining bright on you and your guests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p6\">With a winter wedding, you\u2019ll already know it will be chilly. However, you could also be lucky and have a bright crisp winter&#8217;s day. It has been known for photographs to be captured outside as the happy couple were blessed with a beautiful, crisp sunny day.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11027980\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11027980\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11027980\" title=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2-770x513.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2-360x240.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2-1155x770.jpeg 1155w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2-293x195.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11027980\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11027980\" title=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2-770x513.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2-360x240.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2-1155x770.jpeg 1155w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-2-293x195.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> 5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p6\">Imagine not only wrapped up warm and cosy in a stunning winter cape but also wrapped in each other\u2019s arms. What\u2019s not to love?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><b>#TOP TIP:<\/b> Don\u2019t forget to check the cloakroom space for guests, as you don\u2019t want unsightly coats draped over the back of chairs spoiling your whole wedding appearance.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li4\">Spicy mulled wine. Such an enticing scent to tempt your guests and warm their hands! Exactly what winter is all about, tempting and teasing the taste buds (and expanding the waistline!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p6\">During the evening celebrations, why not offer warming, rich hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and marshmallows? How lovely would this be for adults &amp; children alike?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11027981\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11027981\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11027981\" title=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5-770x513.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5-360x240.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5-1155x770.jpeg 1155w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5-293x195.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11027981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11027981\" title=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5-770x513.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5-360x240.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5-1155x770.jpeg 1155w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Daniel-Ackerley-Photography-5-293x195.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> 5 Things To Consider When Hosting A Winter Wedding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p4\"><b>#TOP TIP:<\/b> Have these served on a separate table station. Giving guests the chance to move about, stretch their legs and mingle with other guests.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">If you\u2019ve never considered a winter wedding, why not switch your thinking, and dare to be different?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p8\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"j00JmJBrOM\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsbymary.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welcome<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Welcome&#8221; &#8212; Weddings By Mary, Essex &amp; London\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsbymary.co.uk\/embed\/#?secret=UxQTUMwSsr#?secret=j00JmJBrOM\" data-secret=\"j00JmJBrOM\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Welcome&#8221; &#8212; Weddings By Mary, Essex &amp; London\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsbymary.co.uk\/embed\/#?secret=UxQTUMwSsr#?secret=j00JmJBrOM\" data-secret=\"j00JmJBrOM\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>5 Things to consider when hosting a winter wedding Award-winning wedding planner, Mary Briscoe of Weddings By Mary has assisted many couples that have opted for a winter wedding.\u00a0 Including a marquee wedding in the Suffolk countryside. And one is yet to be delivered this year at The Langham in London\u2019s West End between Christmas &amp; New Year.\u00a0 And it\u2019s going to be epic. Mary works for couples that seek a down-to-earth planner with a wealth of knowledge and experience. 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