Winter Weddings – Colour, Flowers and Tips

Winter weddings have a beautiful charm about them, a kind of magic only possible when there is a chill in the air and a winter sun. Obviously having your wedding in winter also has its risks. British weather is not known for being easily predictable. And some of the options for summer weddings aren’t suitable in the winter. We have spoken to a few wedding experts for their tips on giving a Winter wedding a little bit of magic.

They say first impressions count, which is why invitations that embrace the theme of your wedding are so important. There is a wide range of invitations available, at a range of prices. But we have fallen a little bit in love with these gorgeous, Austen-esque invitations. The calligraphy is elegantly done by the talented Laura E Patrick, while the stunning ribbon finish is designed and styled by the lovely Kate Cullen. We asked Kate what her top tip is for Winter Weddings.

Styling and Ribbon – Kate Cullen Styling. Stationary Laura.E. Patrick Stationery

Colours and Florals

Kate Cullen (Director at Kate Cullen Styling) “Winter weddings should always be big on rich tones and textures – velvet, satin and silk in deep chocolate brown and burgundy shades will give much needed warmth in this season.”

As well as picking rich autumn/winter tones, another way to link to the season is the choice of flowers. Flowers are a big part of a wedding. We asked Pod And Pip (Floral arrangement specialists in Wiltshire) if they had any floral tips for people planning a Winter Wedding. They told us the most important thing was to ‘Research what flowers are available at that time of year!’ Autumn and Winter often mean that there are fewer bright colours available. But there are some stunning options, and foliage options that are unique to this time of year. Using snowberries, thistles, anemones, roses and holly are all lovely to use in wedding arrangements.

Favours and Table Decoration

Favours and table decorations are another way to add seasonal touches to a Winter wedding. Our Grow Your Own Christmas Tree seed packets have been made in Derbyshire and make gorgeous favours for a festive wedding. Designed for us by the lovely Helen at Ovobloom. Holly can also be used to add colour to tables or church foliage.

If you are looking for a more autumnal feel, some of our favourite tips for the season were giving by Wedding Shed – Use fallen leaves with names written on as place settings. (If you can’t write neatly yourself you can always get a calligrapher like Laura to write them for you). Or using gourds to decorate the table.

Grow Your Own Christmas Tree Wedding Favours – Home of Juniper

Something a little bit different….

If you are planning something a little bit different, fancy dress? These beautiful masks are handmade by Animalesque. Animalesque designer, Sara Lowe says “For the romantic, the spirited, the curious and the wild, these alluring heirloom-wears will add a touch of extraordinary charm to wedding day” A stunning way, not only to make your wedding unique, but to give your wedding an autumnal, winter feel. (We are trying to think of a reason to buy one).

Photography by boqueronafeira. Masks by Sara Lowe at Animalesque

Hopefully this has given you a few ideas if you are planning your winter wedding. Different styles of all the items shown are available at the websites below. We would love to hear from you about your wedding ideas and plans for the coming Autumn and Winter.

Contributors & Styling:

Kate Cullen Styling – Styling and Photography and Ribbon on Invitation images.

Laura E Patrick Stationery – Calligraphy invitations.

Wedding Shed – Wedding Planners

Pod and Pip – Florists

Home of Juniper – Grow your own Christmas Tree Seed Packet.

Animalesque – Masks

Boqueronafeira– Fox Mask Photographer.

Megan Duffield – Owl Mask Photographer.