Although winter may not feel like a naturally romantic time of the year, it does have its charms. In fact, winter may be significantly underrated as a season for romance!
Think of the shimmering lights in the trees, sleigh rides and cozying up to the fire with your significant other. Imagine the intimate candlelight dinners, festive apparel, and cocktails by the fireplace. Winter weddings are, without a doubt, a pinnacle of glam!
And we are willing to bet— your big day will seem even more special because it won’t be wedged between a million other events, like summer weddings often are. So why not follow your heart and summon your courage for a winter wedding? Here are seven additional reasons to boost your confidence even more!
Winter weddings can be considered a luxurious type of event, filled with mulled wine, festive trees and lights, and the wintery allure of a snowy setting. What about sleigh rides, fireworks, bonfires and even s’mores around a fire?
Adding these cozy details to your wedding wouldn’t make sense in summer. Winter has a distinct and enticing vibe, and romance is very much alive and strong throughout this frigid season.
Themes for winter weddings range from classic and elegant to fanciful and whimsical. Winter wedding themes can be lovely and sophisticated. Needless to say, there are a plethora of fantastic winter themes to pick from, all of which may be simply customized.
Regardless of which one you choose, selecting the right theme to complement the style of your wedding will result in a beautiful and memorable occasion that will warm your heart with romance despite the chilly weather.
Classic and Elegant Color Schemes
What color comes into your mind when you think of frosty nights, cozy dinners by the fire, and of course, soft sunsets over snow-covered rooftops and frosted trees?
Fall hues fade and the quieter, more subdued winter colors come in.
The winter color palette is made up of clean, calm, and deep colors. Light colors are icy tones rather than pastels. Winter color palettes are available in a variety of shades to suit any mood you desire for your wedding day.
Cool Deals With Vendors
Consider the supply and demand concept in economics: If there is a strong demand for something with a limited supply, the price of that item will be significantly higher.
This principle may indeed be applied to the cost of your wedding: If you wish to get married during the peak season, everything will be significantly more expensive than if you get married during a less busy season.
Most destinations and vendors book up quickly during peak months and come with a hefty price tag. The “wedding season” refers to the months when most engaged couples opt to be married, specifically from late spring to early fall when there is “goldilocks” (just right) weather. Simply put, winter weddings are less expensive because winter is considered a lean season and suppliers are less expensive.
As one of the off-season perks, suppliers are able to focus more on your big day because the winter months aren’t as hectic as others. If you’re planning an indoor wedding where the weather won’t be a factor, holding your wedding during the off-season is an excellent way to cut costs.
Extra Glamorous and Picturesque Environment
Sure, the cold weather can make planning your wedding a little more difficult in the winter, but there’s nothing quite like a fresh snowfall, snowy landscapes, frozen water, bare trees, and an abundance of other winter beauty to capture with a camera. Let’s look at some more reasons why winter wedding photography is something to look forward to!
Precious Beauty of Winter Solstice
In the United States, the official start of the season happens on the winter solstice. The winter solstice is an annual occurrence when the sun is at its southernmost point in the Northern Hemisphere, reaching the Tropic of Capricorn. The winter solstice is commonly known as the shortest day of the year, when there is the least daylight, and it means that the North Pole is farthest from the sun. The winter solstice makes for great night-shooting opportunities. If you’re lucky enough, you can have your wedding photographed with a meteorite as a huge bonus.
Majestic Winter Animal Shots
Wedding shoot themes are quite common as they give a sense of elegance to the event. With photography and videography becoming more popular than ever, the demand for unique wedding shoot themes has also increased. Including animals in the wedding shoot is one type of unique theme that can make the resulting photos even more striking and memorable!
Frosty Sparks and Solitude
Winter sunshine (if you’re lucky enough to have it) transforms a merely pretty landscape into one of nature’s most beautiful scenes! As the warm sun illuminates each small crystal of snow and ice, the whole landscape shimmers with a captivating beauty. Memorable photos are sure to result!
Minimalist Nature Contrast
A fresh, white blanket of snow provides the ideal minimalist backdrop for allowing the colors of your wedding attire to stand out. The cleanliness of the background helps the detail in your wedding dress to shine, making it a perfect tone for your winter wedding.
Winter Adventures
Should you wish to have an intimate wedding and adventurous elopement, you may want to consider grabbing the opportunity for some winter adventures. How about skiing or snowmobiling on your wedding day? It would definitiely make for an unforgettable experience!
Glowing Nights
In some far corners of the globe, long and gloomy nights take on an extraordinary appearance. Watching the Northern Lights dance across the twinkling night sky is a rare opportunity. Couples who have access to this magical view are very lucky indeed!
Long Lasting Freshness
Crisp winter weather may be a huge plus for your wedding. Imagine how your makeup will stay intact the entire event and your hair won’t frizz because of the chilly air. It will give a longer lasting freshness to your overall look!
Less Competition With Other Important Events
Since many couples get married in the spring or summer, one of the benefits of getting married in the winter is that there will be less competition for wedding dates. You won’t have to worry about who else is planning a wedding at the same time. You can also avoid causing others to have to choose between your wedding and someone else’s.
In addition, people become bored during the winter because they are stuck at home. You will be giving your guests something to be excited about by holding your wedding in the winter season. It will also stand out among all the other summer weddings your guests have attended.
All-in-one Holiday Gift Favors
If you are planning a wedding over the holidays or during the winter season, now is the time to start thinking about inventive favors. Since most of your loved ones will be there, why don’t you take the opportunity to personalize the favors for them? It’s gift giving season anyway! The favors will be appreciated by your guests, and they will provide a great touch of dreamy winter to the party.
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