Whether you’re planning a small intimate affair or a large wedding, these ideas for a cozy winter wedding will help make your big day extra special.
Winter weddings allow you to be creative and bring special elements to your decor and menu choices. We have some awesome ideas for you to choose from as you begin your planning.
1. Bring The Outside In
Looking to add a touch of winter to your décor? Why not try some outdoor elements to decorate with? From fake snowflakes to tree branches and green garlands, you can really make your venue come alive. All white tree branches and baby’s breath flowers can also create a winter wonderland.
2. Add String Lights
There is something special about dancing under twinkling lights, whether you are inside or out. Not only can you get lights that hang horizontally, but many different light strands hang vertically. Icycle lights, fairy lights, and small strands of string lights can all create unique lighting arrangements.
3. Serve Seasonal Dishes and Drinks
Pomegranate feta salad, brie stuffed crispy baby potatoes, and beef wellington – what do all of these have in common? They all SCREAM winter! These foods will leave your guests feeling incredibly spoiled! There are many different menu choices when it comes to serving seasonal dishes. Think about comfort foods and dishes that will warm up your guests.
And when it comes to planning your bar menu, include plum, cranberry, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange, rosemary, maple, or pomegranate. These flavors are all popular for winter-themed events. Nothing says cozy winter wedding drink like a classic hot-toddy or pomegranate mimosa! You might even include a hot coffee drink on your bar menu such as an irish coffee with yummy whipped cream.
4. An Outdoor Fire Pit
If you plan a cozy winter wedding, look for a venue with outdoor fire pits (or an outdoor fireplace). Being able to go outside (and stay warm) is a surefire way to stick to a winter-themed wedding. And if you want to make your guests feel extra cozy, why not provide smores kits close to the fire?
If you plan to have an outdoor spot available for your wedding guests in the winter, include a basket of blankets. This will keep everyone nice and toasty!
5. Serve Up Hot Chocolate
A DIY hot chocolate table could be a centerpiece for any cozy winter wedding! Provide hot chocolate, marshmallows, candy canes, mini chocolate chips, whipped cream, chocolate truffles, crushed peppermints, and any other fun toppings you can dream up to make this yummy dessert table something to talk about!
6. Choose a Seasonal Wedding Cake Flavor
A winter wedding allows you and your significant other to have fun with unique cake flavors. Think peppermint, dark chocolate, gingerbread, and eggnog cream; the flavor combinations are endless. Be intentional about creating a cake that reflects your wedding theme.
No matter what time of the year you plan on getting married, be creative and be sure that each detail reflects your personality and makes you happy. A cozy winter wedding will surely please those who love the snow, a cold drink in hand, and cuddles by the fire.
If you are getting married in the Reno, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, or Northern California area, contact Epik Weddings for all your photography, videography, photo booth, and DJ needs!
We’re thrilled to work with you leading up to your wedding to see your dreams as clearly as you do. Then, on the day of all days, we’ll do what we do to make your dreams happen.
