It's January and cold enough to freeze your eyelids shut. Your gown is strapless, your garden a tundra, and snow is on the way. Your survival guide begins here.
How To Dress
Okay, so summer brides can choose from all those light and airy fabrics, the tulles and chiffons, the plunging necklines and strapless sandals. But winter brides have options too, great ones. To battle the cold, winter brides need to go for luxurious fabrics, heavy silks, satins, and velvets. Instead of a bouquet, they can snuggle their hands in a muff, cover their bare shoulders with a fur cape, and slide their arms into opera-length gloves, all very sexy.
How To Decorate
A garden wedding is out, but who says you can't bring the outdoors in? Turn your recpetion space into a mini-Tuscany with trellises draped with grapevines and colorful bouquets on the tables. Succumb to the elements and give winter free reign. Choose linens that shimmer and shine like ice and create ambiance with strings of tiny white lights strung about. Or, herald in the holidays with requisite reds, greens, and plaids and centerpieces made up of candles encircled with cranberry and pinecone wreaths.
How To Warm Up
Frozen dacquiris may be too chilly, but cozy drinks should hit the spot. Think mulled cider, hot chocolate, Irish coffees, and hot buttered rums to accompany the standard bar fare.
How to Travel
With winter weddings comes inclement weather. Plan ahead for your guests. Encourage them to arrive at least one day early and arrange for their lodging, keeping in mind travel may remain difficult a day or two after the wedding as well.
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