Winter Wedding Ideas for 2024
As the temperature dips and the crisp winter weather sets in, love is in the (rather chilly) air. The Wiltshire countryside glistening with frost makes the perfect backdrop for a magical winter wedding. While summer celebrations have obvious benefits, there's something enchanting about saying "I do" surrounded by the serene beauty of a winter. In this blog post, we'll dive into the world of festive weddings, exploring ideas for food, drinks, and styling that will turn your special day into a cosy, elegant affair. From sumptuous seasonal menus to warming beverage choices and unique decor, take a look below to hear more about some of our favourite winter wedding tips.
Blue Wedding Styling
Blue is having a moment, and it’s the perfect way to evoke a little winter wonderland charm into your wedding decor. Hinting to snow, ice and frost, blue works well as an accent colour throughout your special day. Florals are an easy way to subtly introduce blue into your wedding styling; accompanied by textures of frothy white and fresh greens, we love this colour scheme for your winter wedding. Incorporate a little dusky pink or blush to warm up the look, like Alicia from Wessex Flower Company did for this countryside winter wedding.
Winter Wedding Lighting
So often overlooked, production and lighting are key to winter wedding styling. Lighting is an easy way to adjust the atmosphere for a cosy setting - bring the ceiling down with a fairylight canopy, or angle spotlights onto your wedding tables for an intimate dinner. Veo Events are true winter wedding pros, with expert advice to transform your chosen venue into a breathtaking winter wonderland.
Barn venues such as The Gathering Barn or Winkworth Farm are brilliant candidates for a little sparkle. Have a beautiful outdoor space you’d like to highlight on your wedding day? Festoon lighting and firepits inject a little magic to your Bath wedding venue.
Wedding Ribbons & Bows
Who noticed a hell of a lot of bows this winter? Bows adorning candelabras, Christmas trees, pets, just about anything really! Yes, the trend may have gone a little overboard this year, but we’re expecting to see this trend find its way into the wedding world this winter. Ribbons and bows nod to Victorian styling, which can really play on the traditional festive feels. Chair bows, wedding dress bows and bridesmaids ribbons can add so much to your wedding styling. Lindsey at The White Horse Flower Company often incorporates textured ribbons into her bridesmaid bouquets in the chillier months.
Statement Staircases & Fireplaces
A venue with a show-stopping staircase will give your wedding photos the ultimate wow factor. Ask your florist to dress this stand-out area with luxurious fresh foliage and oodles of candles for a fairytale entrance to your special day. With the sun setting early, candles will have impact throughout the whole day and will add cosy charm to your wedding photographs. Euridge Manor’s staircase is truly something to behold; why not make a special entrance to your evening reception to let your guests know the party has really started!
Farleigh House is brimming with beautiful features, from staircases to fireplaces. Ignite that warming winter atmosphere with a roaring fire as your guests enjoy a delicious drinks and canapé reception in the ballroom.
Winter Wedding Feast
Call us biased, but one of the best parts of the winter months has to be food. Warming, comforting and delicious dishes to make us feel fuzzy inside. Now, we’re not suggesting a spag bol on the sofa for your wedding meal, but a hearty feast is a must for winter wedding catering. Banquet tables with boards and platters filled with warm and colourful salads and sides is how we like to do winter wedding dining. Whether a centrepiece of roasted local meat or a wow-factor vegetarian wellington, we have plenty of festive feasting options in our repertoire.
Winter is also for bringing out the classics when it comes to desserts. We love a classic with a twist; we serve our hot sticky toffee pudding with a caramel bourbon sauce for a little extra warmth. Treacle tart is also a winner in the winter months, with an extra little spike of ginger and orange. Ask your wedding caterer for a festive twist on puddings to nod to the season.
Drinks For Winter Weddings
Move over mulled wine, we’ve been there and done that. We’re not throwing too much shade at mulled wine, but our bar manager loves to think outside of the box when it comes to winter wedding cocktails. Pomegranate and blackberry are favourite fruits of his, bringing a beautiful jewel tone to your wedding cocktails! How about a festive take on a cosmo to greet your wedding guests at your drinks reception? Orange infused vodka meets pomegranate juice for a deeper and more luxurious take on a classic cosmopolitan.
Making plans for your 2024 winter wedding? We’ve introduced a special discount for 2024 brides and grooms getting wed in the chilly months of 2024. Get in touch now to hear more.