Destination Winter Wedding Locations and Ideas

Quite possibly you have dreamed of a winter wedding full of snow, but if you live in many areas of the world, you know that no matter what date in the winter you schedule your wedding for, Mother Nature cannot guarantee that it will be a white wedding. However, there are many places in the world in which you can travel to for a snow filled wedding day. Destination weddings aren't only reserved for tropical locations and warmer climates - you could have a destination winter wedding too.

If you would like to say within America, there are plenty of ski and snow resort destinations and lodges. Most of them have wedding packages, group rates for your guests, and can "guarantee" snow for your big day - even if it is manmade. Imagine how fun and romantic it could be to have your reception in a log cabin setting, with a roaring fire going, sipping champagne, red wine or hot apple cider. After your wedding your guests can enjoy skiing, snow tubing, snowboarding, ice skating or sleigh riding. You can look for resorts in areas such as New England, the Adirondacks in New York, Lake Tahoe, Colorado, Alaska and Utah.

If you are located outside of the United States or if you're the adventurous type, how about not only traveling to a snow filled location but also a unique wedding destination? In Europe, Canada and even the United States, there are "Ice Hotels" and snow igloo hotels in which you can get married in a venue completely made of ice or snow. These hotels give an almost crystal-like atmosphere, reflecting light and are often filled with unique one of a kind works of art by artists. Locations such as the ICE Hotel in Sweden, Igloo Village in Finland, Hôtel de Glace in Canada and Chena Hot Springs in Alaska will provide the romantic and unique wedding location you may be searching for. Many of these locations also are the in area where you can view the Northern Lights, which is a once in a lifetime opportunity for some people and will provide both you and your guests a memorable experience.

Of course, if you are planning a winter wedding near or far, do not forget to give your guests a winter wedding favor to commemorate your wedding. Some great ideas are snowflake bottle openers, snow globes, hot coca packets, picture frames, or crystal items. These will all be appreciated by your guests to remember such a wonderful event.

End the Year With Great Wedding Invitations and Ideas For Your December Wedding

Not all great weddings happen in the summer months. Your December wedding can be a winter wonderland. Imagine exchanging vows while the snow falls for a romantic wedding ceremony and reception. December can be a magical time for your wedding

Invitations
If you think December wedding invitations have to be covered in red and green Santas, think again. If you're having December wedding and want to steer clear of a Christmas theme, pick designs and colors that highlight the winter months. Snowflake and starburst patterns work perfect. Whites, blues, slivers and golds can also make a big impact without being 'Christmassy'

The end of the month can be a big road block for your plans. There are many holidays to be on the look out for. If you're planning your wedding for late in the month of December, make sure you consult a calendar, or two, just to make sure you're not interfering with any holidays. We all know that Christmas is on December 25th. But be mindful of Hanukah (December 12-19, 2009 and December 2-9, 2010) as well as any other December holidays celebrated by your guests. No matter what date in December you choose, just make sure you get your save the date and wedding invitations in the mail early.

Ceremony and reception
Highlight your December wedding with lots of warm lighting (votive candles) and accents. If a Christmas theme is what you'd like, you've got many options. Dress up your ceremony with holly, Ivy, cranberries and red ribbons for a festive, but not too Christmas-ish look. Use your wedding invitation to start your theme and look and carry it through with your stylish and chic reception.

A perfect December menu includes big and hearty dishes with seasonal accents. Think of a hearty prime rib or lamb chop for an entrée and red potatoes or rice. Add in some hot grilled vegetables and you've got a great winter menu that will amaze and satisfy. Make sure you consult with your caterer for fresh ideas.

Your December bar can be full of lots of fun options. Include a selection of wines - white and red - and even some seasonal beers might be nice. For a signature cocktail you might want to try a Poinsettia - cranberry juice and champagne, peppermint hot chocolate and even egg nog is seasonal and hearty.

New Year's Eve wedding
If you're looking for a unique idea for your wedding, a New Year's Eve wedding might be just the thing. New Year's Eve is a night for celebrating, so your guests will already be in the partying mood. Take your cues from traditional celebrations and decorate in gold and silvers, stock your bar with lots of champagne and don't forget the kiss at the stroke of midnight. Your New Year's Eve wedding can be just as romantic and unique as you and your fiancé.

Take advantage of the wondrous winter season with a stylish December wedding. While you don't have to center your reception on the Christmas holiday, you can still draw on the colors and accents of the holiday if you'd like. There are no rules when it comes to your wedding style, so make it unique with your own accents and ideas.

Wedding Planning Tips - Ideas to Help You Decide on the Perfect Wedding Colors

Picking your wedding colors may sound like a simple enough task. But, for many brides it is one of the toughest decisions since there are so many choices and options to customize. Narrowing down the field can be a truly daunting task especially if you also want a fusion of several different colors or palettes.

Many brides initially pick their favorite color and think they have it wrapped up. But then, as they leaf through all the bridal magazines and online catalogs dreaming of their perfect day, another color palette catches their eye and then they're back to square one.

Here are some tips to help you more easily decide on which colors to pick for your wedding:

1. Figure out what type of statement you want to make. Are you a trendsetter or a traditionalist? What type of ceremony and reception are you having? Is it casual or formal? The colors you select should compliment your personal style and should be in line with the type of affair that you're throwing. For example, if you're traditional and will have a conservative ceremony and reception, you may not want to choose hot pink and orange as your color palette since it will not be in sync with the motif of your wedding.

2. Don't be afraid to break out of the mold and dare to be different. Although many traditions from the past are still incorporated into the modern wedding, there are so many choices now and so many ways for you to break out and make a bold statement. Don't be afraid to team up colors that you love that are bold and sassy or, alternatively, refined and unusual in combination with each other. Your wedding day is your day to shine. Don't be afraid to pick colors that will make you feel great.

3. Don't get married to a color idea before figuring out whether you'll actually be able to find and purchase items that will fit your color palette. You may love the combination of eggplant purple and chartreuse green but you may not be able to readily find wedding decorations and accessories that match or, if you do, the cost of acquiring those items may be significantly higher than what you can reasonably afford. Do your research first to get a general idea of what's readily available on the market to avoid major frustration in scouring the planet to find a chartreuse accented ring pillow and guest book.

4. If you're going to have floral centerpieces and other floral accents, be sure to pick colors that a florist will be able to work with and will be generally within your budget. As the example above, most flowers don't naturally come in shades of eggplant purple or chartreuse and while many flowers can be dyed to match a palette, there's often a significant price tag associated with that.

5. Remember the photos! How many brides from the 70's do you think regret their choice of powder blue or coral pink every time they look at their wedding album? One of the risks of going with all trendy colors or combinations instead of sticking with a more classically conservative look and feel is that you may regret it down the road. Your photos will be the lasting memories for your wedding and the colors that you love now or the hot colors in the magazines may not be the colors that you'll remember fondly 20 years from now.

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