Spring or summer weddings can be beautiful, but they’re not for everyone. Whether you’re looking to cut costs, get married in a hurry or just want to break tradition then, a winter wedding could be your perfect choice. Here are some of the perks of having your big day in the winter.
You Could Take Incredible Snowy Wedding Photos
If you’re lucky enough to live in a place that gets snow in winter, imagine how spectacular this could look in your wedding photos? Even a light frost on the ground will capture perfectly on camera. Forget sunshine and beaches in your backdrop; a gorgeous snowy winter wonderland can look far more beautiful.
Winter Weddings are Much Less Expensive
During the spring and summer, weddings cost so much more. Not just the venue- even photographers, caterers, and DJs will charge more during peak seasons because they know there will be a higher demand for them. You can shave literally thousands off the cost of your wedding simply by having it at a different time of year. If money is an issue and you don’t mind the chillier weather then this is an excellent choice. Let’s face it, for the majority of the day, people will be inside at the wedding reception warm and toasty anyway.
There Are a Different Selection of Flowers Available in Winter
Are you bored of seeing the same old blooms at weddings? Having yours at a different time of year means different things will be in season. Classic white or red roses would make an excellent winter choice, but surrounded by awesome winter foliage. Things like fir branches for a cool ‘Christmas tree’ look, holly, berries, and even pine cones. A local florist will be able to let you know the kinds of things that are available. Either way, you’ll end up with much more unique wedding flowers for an extra memorable day.
Winter Weddings Are More Convenient For Guests
With spring and summer being peak times for weddings, chances are your guests will have a number of them to attend. With all of the traveling, buying gifts and outfits it can be a struggle for them (or even clash with someone else’s wedding). Having your wedding at a different time of year means it’s more convenient for them to attend. There probably won’t be many other weddings going on at the same time!
There Will Be Less Waiting Time in Winter
If you have a popular venue in mind for your wedding, chances are it will be booked up for quite some time over the spring and summer. You have much more chance of securing it during the off-peak seasons. Alternatively, if you have been engaged for a while and want to take the plunge without having to wait further, everything will be quicker and easier to do over the winter due to there being more availability.
Weddings In The Winter Are Magical and Romantic
Finally, there’s something magical about winter weddings. They’re enchanting in an entirely different way to those in the warmer months. Hosting a firework display at your wedding reception is far nicer in the colder months where everyone is huddling up with a chill in the air. Despite being different, quirky and unusual- winter weddings are still incredibly romantic.
What do you think is the best time of year to have a wedding? Would you consider having your big day in the winter?
