Planning a Christmas Wedding - By choosing to have a Christmas themed wedding iI would make the whole planning process that much easier as you will already have a seasonal color scheme to work with. Check with the venue that they have adequate heating and that it will be on if needed, otherwise your guests may remember your wedding because it was so cold. Festivities and gaiety of the Christmas holidays certainly make it the most romantic time of the year to get married.
With
Christmas being such a wonderful time of year, it is no wonder so
many couples are now looking to get married during the festive
season. If the idea of festive nuptials appeals to you, here are some
hints & tips for planning the finer details of your day.
Festive
Colors:
Traditionally
red & green are synonymous with Christmas. It is already likely
that your chosen ceremony & reception venues will already be
decked out with festive decorations in red & green for all the
other events & parties they will be holding. However, in modern
times other colors have become associated with Christmas & you
don’t need to feel obliged to stick to tradition. Other colors
include:
Silver
& white - for a magical wintry feel
Silver
& light blue
Burgundy,
forest green & gold - be careful that this combination doesn’t
clash with the existing color scheme
Gold
& cream
Tartans
or plaids also feature at Christmas
Christmas
Wedding Invitations:
Be
wary of producing invitations which look too much like a holiday
card. Forget folded white cards covered in snow & Christmas
trees. Choose thick white or ivory card, printed with elegant
engraved or thermo-graphed text. Keep graphics to a minimum &
just include a small festive motif such as a snowflake or holly
sprig.
Because
this is usually such a busy time of year for most people & many
will have a lot of events/functions to attend, it is advisable to
send out your wedding
invitations
early, about 10-12 weeks before. Save-the-date cards can be useful
for a festive wedding & you can let people know your planned
wedding date well in advance.
Wedding
Cake:
Popular
designs for Christmas wedding
cakes
include parcel shaped cakes, snowflake designs or a whimsical red &
white themed cake. Another option is a tiered chocolate cake which is
a take on a yule log. Ask for a cascade of holly made from gum paste
down the side & top with an arrangement of robins & Christmas
trees!
Bridesmaids
Attire for a Christmas Wedding:
When
it comes to wedding attire staying warm will probably be your first
concern. Dress your bridesmaids in long dresses teamed with shrugs or
faux fur wraps. Choose dresses in your wedding colors & add
sparkling accessories to help evoke your theme.
And
the Bride Wore:
Your
Christmas wedding dress needn’t be any different from one at any
other time of year. Choose the dress that suits you the most but add
a faux fur wrap, bridal coat or cape. Colored details are a key look
this year & you could add a colored sash to your dress in keeping
with your color scheme. If you want a sparkling winter wonderland
feel choose a dress encrusted with lots of crystals & beads to
evoke the snow & ice of the season.
Flowers
and Décor:
Flowers
can be expensive at this time of year, so if your budget is tight you
may need to be creative. Candles are great for a Christmas theme &
simple arrangements with holly are both easy & romantic. Make up
table centers with decorative bowls or vases filled with tree baubles
& festive flowers. Use fake snow to create pretty arrangements
with tea lights & mistletoe or snow berries. At your ceremony
venue use fake snow for your aisle runner or hire a snow making
machine for true winter wonderland effect.
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