Are you afraid to get married in winter? Well, you shouldn’t be! Because there are many advantages to saying “Yes, I do” at this time of year, and once you’ll have read this article, you’ll know why.
Places full of magic and enchantment, a warm decoration, with fire and covers, velvet, capes and stoles, hot drinks… and the best thing of getting married in this season, your purse will thank you!
But let’s go step by step, read on to know everything you need to know to celebrate your wedding in winter, which will soon become your favorite season of the year to celebrate it.
Magical sceneries
The charming castles and forests of Galicia, the huge palaces and cliffs of Asturias, the viewpoints and Natural Parks of the Basque Country, the wide gardens of Navarra, the country houses of Madrid or the estates of La Rioja, what we are sure about is that in the north of Spain, we have the best places to celebrate a wedding, because in winter, they will completely fill with magic and and charm, especially if you’re lucky enough to see the snow fall!
Who said a wedding in the winter had to be covered? Have you imagined what your pictures would look like?
Invernal decoration
Without a doubt, a very important factor in your wedding during the cold months is decoration, since it is going to determine the warmth of the environment.
The possibilities are infinite and the personalization is much more important in winter: many candles, fruits, oak leaves, wood, pine cones, tartan tablecloths, wool, cotton flowers, blankets… and above all the chromatic ranges: cold and red tones, white, golden or green.
You can always adapt the decoration to the theme of your wedding, because yes, in winter, you have the possibility to realize a wedding inspired by Christmas.
Imagination and creativity are at power to welcome you during winter!
Themed weddings
As mentioned before, the winter, the cold and the snwo are synonyms of magic, presents and above all: Christmas.
If you are also passionate and crazy about this very festive time period, why not getting inspired by Christmas for your wedding?
Mistletoe, Christmas trees, fireplaces, Christmas carols… Take a look at this post to get all the ideas you need to make your theme wedding as Christmassy as possible.
Seasonal gastronomy
If there is a time of the year that offers the more menu possibilities, it is winter. And it allows you to make a variety of dishes whose taste go straight to the palate and leave their mark on it.
Hot soups, stuffed turkeys, grilled meat, lambs, hot wine, nuts, and finally… hot chocolate and churros! Is there anything more delicious? It will make everyone’s mouth water!
The warmest clothes
This list is endless, and the clothing is another of the most characteristic and distinctive factors of a winter wedding, both for the bride and groom and their guests.
It is clear that you will need long sleeves and the warmest fabrics, but if there is something that reigns, it will be the complements and superpositions of layers.
Therefore, bridal firms have already echoed this boom and have begun to include in their collections winter trends, such as velvets, feathers, hair jackets, capes, stoles, boleros, etc.
Whatever you choose, you’re not going to be cold at all!
An economic solution for your purse
Yes, you will notice this one, and you will not have any difficulty to find an available space because it is low season, therefore more dates will be available and you will also find numerous discounts and offers from suppliers.
The estates, country houses or castles will be more available than in the summer season. Without a doubt, one of the great advantages of getting married in winter.
Any savings are appreciated!
No unforeseen events
As we already know the weather ahead (cold, wind or even snow), we will not have last minute mishaps or unforeseen events, because our spaces will already be adapted to the inclemency of the weather.
Everything under control! So we’ll just have to enjoy.
You have already seen that they are all advantages, and that getting married in winter without getting cold and with the most welcoming atmosphere is one of the first options of the most distinctive bride and groom.
Come on, cover up, because you’re almost on your way to the altar!
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Photo1,4: Noelia Jimenez fotografia, Photo2: via Mas de Sant Llei, Photo3: via Tartas Covrigaria Hornos