8 Winter Wedding Trends!

If you’re planning a wonderful winter wedding there’s still time to add some of these on-trend touches to your day…

Whether you’re just weeks away from your special day, or are planning a winter wedding for 2021 and beyond, you need to take note! Charlotte Ricard-Quesada, founder of wedding and event company La Fête, shares her top trends for the ultimate winter wedding.

Jewel Tones

Celebrate the seasonal colour palette by incorporating burgundies, bottle greens and amber tones into your big day. Don’t just stop at the décor: why not opt for those colours for your bridesmaids’ dresses, groomsmen’s bow ties, or even, in a sash on your gown?

Brad Wakefield Photography

Smaller, Simpler Wedding Cakes

This winter, why not go down the minimal route with your cake? It doesn’t need to be huge to wow your guests – a simple tiered bake with dripped icing and dried fruit décor can be elegant and just as effective. Just make sure to have trays of cake backstage so that all your guests can enjoy some!

Blackboards

It may at first seem basic to display your seating plan on a blackboard, but there are many options to make it look extraordinary. You can also wrap the borders in foliage or flowers or display it on an easel, whatever you prefer.

Separates

A wedding dress no longer needs to be a dress in the traditional sense of the word. Go for separates, which will prove practical if your wedding is on a cold day. Opt for cashmere, delicate knits and even capes, in your chosen colour for both warmth and a unique flair.

Elbeth Gillis – Arniston Blue collection

Comfort Food

Make the most of the season’s great culinary offerings: berry-filled pies, stews, soups, etc. If keeping guests warm is a priority, why not go for traditional options such as coq au vin, or, put a spin on a classic, such as turning a beef hotpot into a more refined dish?

Alcoholic Treats

Why not choose liquor-filled truffles as favours? Alcohol and chocolate go notoriously well together and make for an indulgent bite. Focus on Whiskey, Bailey’s and Brandy type flavours, or if there are any varieties that are special to you as a couple. You could also have a chocolate bar during the evening, instead of a sweet bar, where guests could choose their own selection from.

Coffee Bars

Lounge areas at weddings are often being designed around coffee bars now, where guests can take the weight off their feet and savour a hot drink: perfect for the season. If coffee is not your thing, why not go for a tea bar instead or a hot chocolate bar?

Decorating Ceilings/Walls

One of my favourite trends is ceiling decoration. You can go beyond lanterns by hanging flowers, foliage covered hoops, antique keys, berries and moss-covered branches. This is especially effective in marquees but be careful with ceiling heights, you don’t want to feel stifled between a busy floor and a busy ceiling.

Andy Gaines Photography

For more help planning your dream winter wedding, visit la-fete.com today!