Now that lockdown restrictions might soon be coming to an end and life is slowly returning to normal, wedding planning can step up a gear. Since summer weddings are not yet on the cards, unless you are happy with a small, intimate affair, it is a good chance to consider having a winter wedding.
Many brides have a summer wedding mind, perhaps envisioning a hot day where they can soak up the sun and dance outside. But don’t dismiss the notion of a winter wedding!
Picture a crisp, cold, bright sunny day, with snow or frost on the ground, a roaring log fire, and mulled wine. Of course, there are some things you will need to plan for if you decide to get married in the winter months, but as with any wedding, the right preparations will minimize the risk of disaster on the day.
Choose a Warm Dress
First and foremost, a winter wedding is not the best time to have your heart set on a strappy little number and spangly sandals. You could try, but expect to end the day with frostbite.
Instead, look at heavier fabrics, long sleeves, and warm ankle boots. Try channeling the Snow Queen with fur (fake, of course), or a velvet cloak.
The same goes for your bridesmaids and the rest of the wedding party. Make sure their outfits are warm enough in case it’s a bitterly cold day.
Book Reliable Wedding Transport
Every bride needs transport to the church, registry office or wedding venue. For a summer wedding, a sports car or horse and carriage might be top of the list, but for a winter wedding, you need a vehicle where you’ll be protected from the elements – rain or snow.
Look for a wedding car company like englishweddingcars.com, which has a range of vehicles; a classic Rolls might be just the ticket!
Keep an Eye on the Weather
Weather forecasts are notoriously unreliable, but if the weatherman says a period of cold, wintry weather is coming, take heed. You should know more a week in advance of the big day. If bad weather is coming, look at your arrangements and make sure you have contingency plans, just in case. For example, if snow is forecast, do you have a friend with a 4X4 to take you to the church on time?
Heating at the Wedding Venue
Winter weddings can be chilly, and many old churches don’t have heating.
See if the venue can provide extra heaters for the day, so children and elderly relatives don’t become hypothermic. A few heaters placed at strategic locations will make a big difference to your guests’ comfort levels. If your reception is going to be in a marquee, extra heating is equally important – have a chat with the marquee provider to see what your options are, and make sure the location of the marquee won’t turn into a sea of mud if bad weather strikes.
And it is possible that your mind is preoccupied with many other things at the wedding and you forget to bring the fuel to warm up the venue. In that case, you can seek assistance from residential fuel delivery services. To know more about these services, Get your questions answered here, and plan that perfect wedding. Make sure you let your guests know that you care for them as much as you care about the bride and the groom.
Make Plans for Long-Distance Guests
Finally, speak to relatives and friends traveling from a distance to make sure they have suitable accommodation booked. Bad weather can affect the best-laid travel plans, and the last thing you want is your favourite aunt missing your wedding because she’s missed her train.
