| Are you planning a winter theme wedding? | | | | A candle (in a hurricane glass) surrounded by a |
| Close your eyes and picture winter. What do you | | | | wreath of white orwhite and light blue flowers |
| picture? I bet that whether you live in an area that | | | | adorned with silver ribbon or by 4 snow globes. |
| experiences real winter or not, you see sparkling, | | | | Little standing dolls and white styrofoam balls as |
| crisp snow that is so white it sometimes looks bluish. | | | | children playingwith snow balls. |
| Winter Wedding colors and wedding attire | | | | Snow men/women |
| Winter is best represented by white, silver, platinum | | | | Glass snow flakes, |
| and light blue. These are the perfect color choice for | | | | Silver foil covered hershey kisses, |
| a winter theme wedding. You can incorporate these | | | | Pails, crystal or glass bowl filled with clear marbles, |
| colors in the bride, groom and weddingattendants | | | | downy feathers fiberfill orcotton ball sprayed with |
| attire. White for the bride and groom, light blue and / | | | | glitter |
| or silver for the attendants. However, you have | | | | Winter motif confetti. |
| other options too. You may have the bridesmaids | | | | Winter Wedding Favor Ideas: |
| dresses made of fabric with snow flakes orstars | | | | Gifts of crystal, silver, candles, soaps, silver or crystal |
| motif that may even accented with white fur like | | | | picture frames / place card holders. Decorate the |
| fabric. Since you are planning gifts for your | | | | wedding favors with white tulle, white-light blue or |
| bridesmaids and flower girls, present them with | | | | silver ribbons,silver bells, snow flakes white flowers |
| Swarovski crystal on silver with or without pearls, or | | | | etc... |
| pearl jewelry on silver. Tiaras should also be studded | | | | Ceremony: |
| with swarovski crystals and or pearls on silver. The | | | | Use white, silver, platinum and/or light blue, pew |
| Swarovski jewelry glitsens like snow in the sun while | | | | bows, flowerarrangements where white and light blue |
| pearls offer the prism. What a wonderful yet | | | | are dominant and are tiedwith silver ribbon. Place your |
| inexpensive way to have your bridal party match the | | | | unity candles in silver candle holderswhich you may |
| winter theme of your wedding. | | | | choose to decorate with white flowers, or leave |
| Choose Winter Theme Invitations and Stationery. | | | | thesilver to glisten. Spray glitter on the petals in the |
| Whether holiday, or season related, there are many | | | | flowergirl'sbasket. |
| winter scene stationery items and invitations available | | | | Winter Theme Wedding Cake: |
| to choose from, including do it yourself - print your | | | | Place a layer of cotton balls or tulle over coiled |
| own stationery. | | | | flickering white or white and blur bulbs all around the |
| Winter Wedding Reception: | | | | wedding cake so it looks as if your cake is sitting on |
| Look for a reception hall that has a fireplace. If | | | | snow. |
| lighting a real fire is not permitted, use make-believe | | | | If you have a groom cake frost it in light pastel blue. |
| logs that look like real lit fireplace. Many stores carry | | | | you may decorate it with spruce trees adorned with |
| them. You may also check with your localtheater or | | | | silver streamers, stars, or snowman. |
| college drama department for props. | | | | If you have a cake for children and if they are old |
| Use silver serving pieces, glass or crystal drinkwear | | | | eough ,let them make decoration suggestions. |
| and winter white dishes. | | | | Did you know that you may have your cake |
| Decorate with silver, white, platinum and light blue. | | | | decorated as a winter village or a snow scene? |
| Use one of the colors or coordinate these colors for | | | | Today, many bakers can actually "print" a picture on |
| your table cloths and napkins, garlands, streamers, | | | | the cake using edible food coloring. or you may have |
| icicles, tinsel, balloons, ribbons, flowers with silver | | | | your cake look like a star or decorated with snow |
| ribbons in silver vases, flickering light strings, snow | | | | flakes. You may also wish to examine tha latest |
| flakes or stars etc... You may wish to spray your | | | | trend in wedding cakes. Cupcake cakes. |
| decorations with sparkle or fake snow. White and | | | | Bridal Accessories: |
| blue tulle will also help create a winter atmosphere. | | | | Choose a collection of matching accessories. Most |
| If you can afford it, hire an ice sculptor. If not, do it | | | | collection will include a unity candle set, guest book, |
| yourself, make your own ice sculpture with kits | | | | pen, ring pillow, and flower basket for the ceremony |
| available for purchase. Ice sculptures will be a | | | | and toasting flutes, cake serving set, bridal purse and |
| magnificent addition. If your wedding reception venue | | | | garter for the reception. You may choose a collection |
| permits it, be sure to use candles to depict warmth. | | | | that is adorned with white flowers, such as gerbera |
| Either or both, ice sculpture and candles make very | | | | daisies, white roses, calla lilies, carnations, gardenias, |
| elegant centerpieces.Ideas For Winter Wedding | | | | magnolias, alstromeria and snowball mums. You may |
| Centerpieces: | | | | choose a collection that is adorned with white |
| For added effect, place your centerpieces on a | | | | ribbons, pearls, Swarovsky crystal or rhinestones, |
| mirror. | | | | snow flakes, angels, or holiday motifs. If you prefer |
| White or white and light blue flowers in a silver or | | | | non-white accessories, silver/platinum are available for |
| crystal vase | | | | purchase too. |
| An ice sculpture surrounded by a wreath of white or | | | | Winter Foods Include: |
| white and light blue flowers adorned with silver | | | | Hot chocolate, hot cider, mulled wine, fondue, hot |
| ribbon, by a chain of flickering lights or by 4 | | | | soup, warm bread or rolls, snowman - snowwoman, |
| snowglobes. | | | | star and/or snow flake shaped sugar cookies. |