Top Tips on Embracing a Winter Wedding

A winter wedding is a romantic prospect and one that is becoming ever more popular. With the lure of a sparkling white blanket of snow and the warm colour schemes available it’s a magical time of the year.

There are lots of ways you can embrace the winter weather and themes for your wedding day. Wearing a vintage reproduction short wedding dress with sleeves is a great start. We’ve put together some top tips on how to embrace a winter wedding

So a winter wedding is all about warmth and choosing a short wedding dress with sleeves is a great option. Either full sleeves or three quarter length sleeves will keep you warm on the day. This gorgeous long sleeved vintage inspired wedding dress by Timeless Chic is fabulous for a winter wedding. The lace detail will allow you to twinkle and sparkle all day long.

Or this 1950s style short wedding dress with mid length sleeves. Mae by Timeless Chic has mid length sleeves so gives warmth as well as a little extra coverage on the arms. If these length sleeves aren’t for you then our retro wedding dresses can be customised to suit your style.

Or alternatively wear a tea length wedding dress with short sleeves and add a cape. You can also keep your bridesmaids warm with matching capes.

The great thing about a short wedding dress is your wedding shoes will be on show. So you can incorporate all those winter colours and not have to stick to white shoes.  The more colourful and dramatic the better.

Think candles and romantic lighting and lots of fairy lights. Winter colours are very rich with dark blues and rich reds mixed with velvets and soft materials taking the lead. Crystals and soft lighting can really change the mood of your winter wedding. Drinks can be mulled wine or hot chocolate or even a hot toddy or two. Food can be comforting and rich.

Think warmth with sumptuous capes and theatrical fur collars to wow your guests. The light can be really dramatic in winter months and so make the most of this. Jewellery can be more dramatic and feathers make a great hairpiece alternative. Bridal nails can move to deeper and darker shades and don’t forget those toes if wearing peep toe or open toe shoes.

Whatever you choose for your winter wedding, factor in the weather. Even if you are due to have nice weather, pack those thermals and snow boots too. You never know when it may change. It’s also good to have a backup plan on transport (or at least allow extra time).