25+ Ideas for a Cozy Winter Wedding
Add warmth to your cold-weather wedding with these toasty ideas.
By: Kristen Klein
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Dress up your seats with plaid blanket scarves and fuzzy blankets your guests can snuggle beneath in case they get cold.
Photo Credit: Elevate Photography
Ceremony Ideas
A ski lodge is the perfect setting for a winter wedding. "Snow"-covered benches and twinkling lights add to the romantic ambiance.
Photo Credit: Bogdan Condor Photography
Reception Ideas
Strands of twinkling lights transform a barn into a dreamy winter reception space.
Photo Credit: Jason Qualls Photography
Reception Ideas
Dress your tables for the holidays to make your reception feel even more intimate.
Photo Credit: Cadey Reisner Weddings
Reception Ideas
Planning on spending some time outdoors at your wedding? Keep warm by the fire.
Photo Credit: Jenna Lee Pictures
Attire
Add some color to your winter wedding with a red lace overlay.
Photo Credit: Arina B Photography
Ceremony Ideas
An oversized wreath and cascading garland, paired with simple white candles, create an elegant wintry ceremony space.
Photo Credit: Ulmer Studios
Reception Ideas
Add warmth to crystal and chrome with soft white cascading flowers.
Photo Credit: Bob & Dawn Davis Photography Design
Food & Drinks
A hot chocolate bar with plenty of mix-ins is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Photo Credit: Elevate Photography
Ceremony Ideas
Turn down the lights and exchange vows by candlelight.
Photo Credit: Smith Squared Photography
Flower Girls
Keep your flower girl warm with a sweet fur capelet.
Photo Credit: Smith Squared Photography
Photo Inspiration
If you're lucky enough to have some snow fall during your winter wedding, a photo outdoors is a must.
Photo Credit: Corey Garland Photography
Flower Girls
Your flower girl will be even more snug in a white flower-covered stroller.
Photo Credit: AltF Photography
Favors
Make a hot cocoa favor even more sweet by topping it with a doughnut hole.
Photo Credit: For Your Party
Transportation
What could be more romantic than traveling through the snow in a horse-drawn sleigh?
Photo Credit: Rebekah Westover Photography
Reception Ideas
Dress up your tables with swags of greenery and metallic ornaments for a gorgeous Christmas vibe.
Photo Credit: Travis Curry
Reception Ideas
Floating candles and gold chandeliers warm up an industrial reception space.
Photo Credit: Erin Johnson Photography
Reception Ideas
Enjoy a night under the stars — without the cold — inside a heated clear-top tent.
Photo Credit: Marriott Photography
Photo Inspiration
Infuse the spirit of Christmas in your photos with a Nutcracker-inspired shot.
Photo Credit: Mila Jackson Photography
Photo Inspiration
Take advantage of the holiday decorations near your venue with a stroll outside.
Photo Credit: Bernadette Pollard Wedding Photography
Reception Ideas
Make it "snow" during your first dance with white confetti falling from the ceiling.
Photo Credit: Dinofa Photography
Reception Ideas
Adorn your candelabras with gold candles to cast a warm glow over your reception tables.
Photo Credit: Samuel Lippke Studios
Favors
For a favor your guests will definitely use, provide something that'll keep them warm through these frigid months, like gloves.
Photo Credit: Live View Studios
Reception Ideas
Flocked wreaths and garlands set the scene for a winter reception.
Photo Credit: Candida & Max Jan
Favors
Thank your guests for their warm wishes with a warm and cozy scarf favor.
Photo Credit: Shoreshotz Photography
Reception Ideas
A garland of soft white flowers accented by candles adds warmth to a winter ballroom wedding.
Photo Credit: Union Eleven
Attire
The accessory options alone will have you dreaming of a winter wedding. We love this bride's combo of a white cable knit sweater, fur capelet, and flower-adorned hat.
Photo Credit: Carla Ten Eyck
