Something New for the Month of September

It's the hardest thing to think of a wedding in the cold winter months; we might picture it in the spring, with flowers, and warm enough for anything outdoors. But because of the lower prices and fanciful spirit that already resides in the winter months, the newest trend is to make your perfect wedding take on this persona and make the backdrop a Winter Wonderland, sort of speak.

In thier November/December 2009 issue, Brides Magazine had fresh tips to consider in regards to colors and decorations. Here are just a few that Tie The Knot found very appealing and helpful:

Colors that could be used are an ice or pale blue and stark white. [pg. 128] These two colors would compliment the winter background well, and even a simple carnigan in case it's a bit chilly during the ceremony. For grooms, a charcoal grey suit, white shirt a d tie that includes an arrya of blue hues would be ideal. And for any jewelry, silver or pearl would be subtle enough for these two colors.
Not mentioned in the magazine: Perhaps another suggestion would be to substitute the ice blue with a crimson, or fire engine red.

Decorations could be easy when you carry a consistant theme. What better better design to use for winter than the snow flake? Snow decals could be hanging from decorative tree branches, the main design on frosted lamps, even on the cake. [pg. 202] Don't be afraid to even cut out individual snow flakes from white paper to hang up around the reception. The more the better, and super cheap.

Guest Warmers: Considering it's going to be cold on a winter day, you can still bring comfort to your guests by keeping in mind to a few preparations. First consider the area of both your ceremony and reception, and make sure that you can minimize the driving time. By doing this, your guests will not have to worry too much about icy roads, or being in the cold for too long before being back inside a warm buiding. Also, to really carry on the theme of winter, choose a reception hall that holds an accessible fire place; will keep the hall warm, and allow others to roast near the fire if they so choose to. Even the bridal party needs to keep warm; provide a shaw or carnigan for your bridesmaids to keep themselves warm. Make sure that there is a coat room set up, and place small space heaters around the reception hall to make sure that your guests stay warm. [pg. 204]

Quick Desserts wouldn't be complete for the winter until your guests have had sugar cookies. And speaking of snow flakes, try serving some in the shape of snow flakes, artfully decorated, and sprinkled with edible luster dust.[pg. 190]