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30 Downright *Dreamy* Ideas for a Winter Wedding

No matter where you fall on the season-allegiance spectrum, there's something undeniably romantic about wintertime, making it an extra special time of year to tie the knot. We poured through dozens of winter weddings to round up 30 stunning ideas for your "season of light" nuptials—from decor and dress to blooms and beauty.

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Add Winter Berries To Boutonierres

Viburnum, FTW. 

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Consider An Icy Blue Wedding Gown

Paging Elsa. 

Dress Up Place Settings With Winter Fruits

No one does jewel tones quite like Mother Nature. 

...or Sprinkle Them Down Your Tablescape

We repeat...

Opt For Dark, Moody-toned Candlesticks

For a cozy nighttime affair. 

Rock A Deep, Plum Lip Color

And a plum bridesmaid dresses while you're at it. 

Incorporate Wintery Motifs In Your Wedding Stationary

Think: Snowflakes, starlight or seasonal greenery. 

Pick A Tableware Palette Of Green, White And Gold

A festive and foolproof winter color story. 

Accent Your Bouquet With Winter Berries

For a jolt of warm color. 

Top Your Invitation With Wintery Sprigs

Details, people. 

Wear A Crown Of Pinecones & Evergreens

Winter woodland-chic. 

Decorate Candleholders With Red Berry Bunches

Bonus points for matching glassware. 

Use Dried Flowers As A Seasonal Bloom Alternative

Lovely and delicate. 

Garnish Candlesticks With Dried Herbs

Major Scandinavian vibes. 

Use Festive Cupcakes As Napkin Toppers

Edible decor is the best decor. 

Craft A Runner Of Candlelight

For tons of drama. 

Carry A Poinsettia Plant As Your Bouquet

Calling all Christmas-obsessed brides.

Use A Trimmed Mantle As Your Altar

Fill with hurricanes for a cozy focal point. 

Finish Your Look With (faux) Fur

Come on now, this one's a must. 

Give Your Favors Wintery Trimmings

We swoon for a baby pine cone. 

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Set Up A Cozy Hot Cocoa Bar

A crowd pleaser, for sure. 

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Choose A Red Velvet Naked Cake

It doesn't get more "holiday wedding" than this. 

Pop A Pine Cone In Your Bouquet

For an interesting pop of texture. 

Use Flat-laid Evergreens Instead Of Table Arrangements

Silver dollar eucalyptus is always a good idea. 

Garnish Your Cake With Minimalist Evergreens

Less is more sometimes. 

Consider Bridesmaid Hoop Bouquets

As a wreath-like homage. 

...and Green Velvet Suiting

An innately wintery fabric choice. 

Trim Your Cake In Sugared Winter Berries

All the pretty points. 

Add Baby's Breath To Your Hair

Like floral snowflakes. 

...and Lastly, Don't Forget To Go Outside

Fact: Snow makes photos. 


Additional Vendor Credits

C/O Persuasion Photography: Dress store: The Barefoot Bride; Bakery: Emmy Sprinkles Bake Shop; Calligrapher: Lucky 13 Lettering; Hair: Anna Fortner; Makeup: Theresa Little Makeup Artistry; Venue: Hedge Farm; Florals: EH Blooms; Cake: RM Petit Cakes; Makeup: Kasey Acuff; Ddecor: Stockroom Vintage 
C/O Beulah Photography: Event Designer: Cutting Covenants; Invitations: Kalos Designs; Jewlery: LB Charming Surcees; Dresses: New York Bride & Groom; Florals: Tulepo Grove Events; Beauty: Nicole Phillips; Hair: Emily Thornton; Venue: Thomas House & Garden 
C/O Britt & Bean Photography: Venue: Washington Oaks State Park; Makeup: Simply Stunning You beauty; Design: Stag & Doe Vintage; Florals: Elysee Bouquet; Calligraphy: Simply Put By Megan
C/O Monique Dao Photography: Rentals: Cherished Rentals and Sundrop Vintage; Invitations: Kinsie Michelle Design Co; Tux: Ryder's Tuxedo Shop; Shoes: House of Elliot Collection; Dress: Trish Peng Couture; Hair: Heartz Beauty Co.; Models: Jared Phillips and Jasmine Medina; Planner: Diana Sabb Events & Design; Venue: Thomas Riley Wilderness Park 
C/O Elements of Light Photography: Event Planner: Time of Your Life Events; Beauty: Red Leaf Henna and Beauty and the Belief; Florals: Budget Bouquet and More; Caterer: Just a Taste; Dress: Eskay Bridal; Jewelry: Marina Kessler Jewelry; Venue: Gallatin River Hideaway 
C/O ADOR Photography: Music: Spectrum Entertainment; Location: Chase on the Lake Resort
C/O All Good Things Photography: Venue: Cordiano Winery; Florals and design: Sisti & Co.
C/O Isabella Zhou: Dresses: Wedding Angels Bridal Boutique; Decor: The Prissy Plate Company; Bakery: Not As Famous Cookie Company; Jewelry: Sparkle La Vie; Beauty: Evergreen Beauty Studios; Bakery: CakeDacious; Planner: The Charming Details; Professional: David Huntington; Designer: Sarah Miller; Venue: Carmichael House; 
C/O Nikobella Photography LLC: Specialty Foods: It's All Sugar 2 Me; Rentals: Classy Event Rentals; Etsy Designer: Lietofiore; Headpieces: Over the Moon Bridal; Apparel: YadiMercier; Jewelry: Petite Margaux Bridal Jewelry; Ring: Penellibelle Inc.; Calligrapher: Sincerely Dearest; Invitations: Willow Hope Designs; Cake: Cindy's Cakery LLC; Florals: Fleur du Fou; Beauty: Simply Elegant by Audra; Hair: Enchanted Styles; Dress: Truly Yours Bridal and Formal; Venue: Wintergreen Resort; Planner: Ryan Winn Photography

C/O Courtney Simpson Photography LLC: Invitations: Santina Amendola Design; Rentals: The Vintage Table Company; Dress: Nicole Bridal & Formal Shoppe; Tux: Chazmatazz Formal Wear; Florals: Tame Florals; Venue: Beyond Organic Growers


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