Planning a Wedding Around Christmas

17th December 2024

There can be some extra pressure that comes with planning a wedding around such a busy time of the year, so we're here with some of our expert tips and tricks to ensure that your winter wedding is a dream come true.

It's Never Too Early To Start Planning

With festivities aplenty around Christmas, it's important to be mindful of the fact that people's schedules are usually much busier at this time of the year. Sending out save-the-dates and invitations as early as possible will allow your guests to put your special day in their calendars before their schedules start to fill up. We also recommend contacting potential suppliers as early as possible, as there may be some extra planning involved when it comes to ensuring everything runs smoothly.

It's Impossible To Over-Prepare

The winter season is known for its unpredictable weather, so it really is impossible to over-prepare for your big day. There are many considerations to make here, including the time you would like your ceremony to commence. As daylight hours are much shorter in the winter, you may wish to have an early wedding ceremony to allow plenty of time to take photographs in the daylight. However, you may prefer to have a more intimate late-afternoon ceremony under candlelight, so spend time as a couple thinking about what suits your vibe and will make you happy.

Another thing you may want to think about is transportation both for yourselves and your guests, especially if it might snow or rain heavily on the day. This will come at an additional expense, however you and your guests will be grateful if you've pre-planned transportation that will ensure everyone arrives at your destination without a single hair out of place.

Align Your Wedding Theme With The Season

There are so many ways in which you can align the theme of your wedding with the winter season, including through your choice of venue and the food you will be serving to your guests. You definitely don't need to go overboard here and have a fully Christmas themed wedding if that isn't your style. However, you can give subtle nods to the time of year by incorporating seasonal vegetables into your breakfast or dinner menu, adding berries or greenery to your floral displays, and setting up a hot chocolate or mulled wine bar.

This will also allow you to set a dress code that is appropriate for cooler temperatures, which will ensure your guests stay warm regardless of what the weather decides to do on the day. If your venue is located in an area that's renowned for snow, you could even set up a boot and coat check area for your guests to use if they wish.

You May Need To Compromise

When planning a winter wedding, an element of 'going with the flow' is often required, so being aware that you may need to compromise on certain things, such as your choice of flowers, will allow you to truly enjoy the process of planning your special day. It's so important to work with suppliers you really trust, because you'll feel more confident leaning into their knowledge and expertise, knowing that the final results will be everything you have dreamed of.