| The winter season should not be overlooked when | | | | There are many options available for treating your |
| deciding on the time of year to have your wedding. | | | | guests during the winter season. You can try any of |
| With a plethora of ideas and themes available this | | | | the following to spice up traditional favors: mugs with |
| season can be made into your own "Winter | | | | coffee, cocoa, or cider, snow globes, ornaments, |
| Wonderland" with a few creative tips and tricks. | | | | nutcrackers, wreaths, pine cones, candy canes, or |
| Color Choices | | | | holiday cookies. Take each of these ideas and add a |
| Two common colors for this time of year are red | | | | touch of your theme or color scheme to truly |
| and green. These can be paired together or used | | | | personalize the gifts. |
| with other complimentary colors. Adding splashes of | | | | Ceremony & Reception Ideas |
| silver accents throughout your wedding will add some | | | | Brides should take advantage of the plentiful |
| sparkle to your dream day. If red and green do not | | | | Christmas lights on every aisle during the winter |
| suite your tastes consider a beautiful light blue as a | | | | season and accent tables, trees and other areas with |
| color scheme. | | | | lights. For those of you, who have a wedding around |
| Wedding Dress | | | | New Years, celebrate with fireworks after the |
| To warm up those traditionally strapless and short | | | | reception. During the wedding reception, decoration |
| sleeved gowns, add a fur wrap or even a lace | | | | could include poinsettias, miniature Christmas trees, |
| overlay. If you decide to use silver as an accent, | | | | candles, crystals, gingerbread houses, fake snow, or |
| don't forget your wedding dress! Add a sparkle of | | | | even miniature logs with simulated fire. Ice sculptures |
| silver in the form of painted pearls, crystals, beads or | | | | are another way to bring the winter feel inside. Some |
| sequins to the trim of your dress or on your veil; be | | | | other ideas for décor and centerpieces |
| careful not to overdo it though, you don't want it to | | | | include: a Christmas village, Christmas train, snow |
| look too much like a costume. | | | | angels, wreaths, Pine cones, crystals, and even glitter |
| Favor Ideas | | | | sprayed for an "icy" feel. |