Simple Decorating Tips and Ideas for Planning
a Winter Wedding
When the warm shades of
autumn transform into the frosty snow-filled
days of winter, a change in the season brings
forth fresh ideas for decorating reception
tables with a dash of luxury and flair of
sophistication. Find the right elements
inspired by wintertime to grace your table
with originality and style. Finish this
masterpiece with a picture perfect reception
scintillating with crisp and classy details
bejeweled by sparkles of blue and silver,
or any similar combination of colors that
reflect your personal style in the most
flattering manner.
Find Decorative Objects with Colors and
Textures that have a Classic Appeal
Metallic is the answer to
detailing your reception with cool colors
and textures in the form of elegant table
accents. Spin the color wheel and select a
cool palette with shades of blue that personify
the allure of a winter wedding celebration.
Different shades of blue can be applied to
your décor ranging from dark shades
of navy to light shades of baby blue. Applying
a metallic element to a blue color palette
is an ideal color balancing technique because
blue and silver can be paired in varying degrees,
allowing you to have greater flexibility when
designing your table décor. A third
color can also be applied such as white or
ivory to further enhance a blue and silver
color combination.
Use Alluring Centerpieces and Flowers
Highlighted by Accents
Whether it’s a dinner
reception in the ballroom of a grand hotel
or a private function room of a fancy restaurant,
be sure to select beautiful centerpieces
and flowers that convey the unique mood
and feel of winter. Moreover, winter is
a wonderful opportunity to find luxurious
accents, which are unique to the season
and can be crafted easily into the design
of your table decorations. The key is to
understand first what kind of design style
to apply for decorating your event.
Depending on your taste,
here are some popular design samples to get
you started:
- Modern setting - Achieve a modern
look using angular containers such as rectangular
vases made of Lucite or glass. Arrange them
with white or ivory flowers such as stephanotis,
roses, or camellias. These flowers are typically
available during winter, so finding them should
not be difficult. Fern, ivy leaves, or spruce
can be used, as accents and are often available
during the winter season. If your wedding
is around the holidays, you can utilize ornaments
as a way to accessorize your centerpieces.
For example, silver and blue baubles, crystal
and pearl ornaments, or silver-leafed pinecones
are great accents that can be used to enhance
your flowers.
- Traditional setting – Craft
a lovely centerpiece using flowers such as
blue hydrangeas that come in a variety of
hues, making them ideal for a wedding with
a navy blue and silver color combination.
Other winter flowers that are also ideal include
gardenias or lilies. Arrange these flowers
on an elegant container made of material such
as glass, silver, or gold. You can also use
height as a way to add drama to your centerpiece,
so pay attention to the size of the bowl of
your flowers. Use accents that aim to enhance
such as colorful ribbons with textures such
as velvet, satin, or two-tone organza.
- Country setting – Use flowers
such as gerbera daisies, roses, and freesia
that give a winter scene with a warm country
feel to it - imagine a scenery with rustic
elegance. Decorative accents such as white
pine, fir, or berzelia berries can be incorporated
into the base of your centerpiece. A frosted
wreath also makes an elegant addition that
can be made to form the base of the centerpiece.
For a lovely evening affair, use candles as
an elegant way to enhance your centerpiece.
Arrange the candles throughout the centerpiece
in pairs or depending on the size of your
centerpiece, you may want to adjust the number
of candle that you plan to use. Tapered or
large pillar candles are often ideal because
they can burn for several hours.
Give Elegant Guest Favors with Fine Touches
Winter presents many creative
ideas for giving favors that are inspired
by the beauty of the season. Those that
are handmade, practical, and edible are
perfect choices with many unique packaging
options. Present them in elegant containers
made of textures and colors that enhance
your table décor. The examples below
are popular favors given by winter brides:
-
White rose candles that are wrapped
in cello and presented with an organza ribbon.
You can also package them in colorful organza
wraps in colors of aqua or pink.
- Delicious chocolates or Jordan almonds
that are packaged in pretty porcelain
keepsake boxes, or
tulle favor bags.
- Sugar cookies presented in the shape of
a Christmas tree and wrapped in a lovely
ivy embroidered
organza bag.
- Candy canes or taffy presented in frosted
bottles, or packaged in a favor
pouch.
- Ceramic mugs filled with goodies such
as hot chocolate mixes, cookies, and marshmallows.
Create a Wedding Wishing Tree
The idea of a wishing
tree is extremely popular for winter weddings
simply because they signify the dramatic
change of the season. To create a "wishing
tree," it is a good idea to ask your
wedding florist for suggestions especially
if the tree is going to be displayed at
a venue such as a hotel. They may be able
to offer you creative ideas on different
tree sizes, types, and colors, as well as
decorating tips using winter accents such
as snowflakes or icicles. At the reception,
set the tree as part of your guest book
table arrangement. Use a large glass jar
or bowl filled with little note cards that
are tied with a lovely ribbon in your wedding
color. For an eye-catching display, you
can use note cards in fun shapes, specially
designed stationery, or origami paper. As
guests arrive at the ceremony, they can
write a personalized wish on these cards
and hang them on the tree. It is also a
great idea to use this opportunity to give
each guest their wedding favor as a thoughtful
gesture - you can choose to have your wedding
attendants do this job.
Summer may get all the attention for weddings,
but the winter season holds many secrets
to planning a glamorous celebration. Use
textured materials and fine details to fill
your reception tables with stunning centerpieces
arranged opulently. Give your guests something
to remember the occasion by presenting them
with delicious treats packaged impeccably
with care. Make it a wedding that is just
as spectacular as a warm summer day even
when it’s cold and snowy outside!
To get more ideas, view our entire collection
of winter
inspired favors and gifts.
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