You have seen how the Hollywood celebrities create ice forests and ice sculptures to make any occasion unforgettable. Dreaming of a similar winter wonderland for your wedding? It may seem daunting and costly to create your own winter wonderland, but it is possible to have a great winter wonderland even though you are not a celebrity. There are many places to look for inspiration and with some imagination and creativity, you can turn an old reception hall into a magical ice castle of your dreams. Here are some hints to create your very own winter wonderland wedding.
When you are creating your own wedding winter wonderland the task may seem daunting at first. We have all seen the stars of Hollywood come up with ice forests and ice sculptures to capture their guest imaginations. If you are not a star you can still have a great winter wedding wonderland. There are many places to look for inspiration for how to turn any old reception hall into the magical ice castle of your dreams. Here are some helping hints in creating your own wedding winter wonderland.
The first thing you will need to do when setting the winter wonderland scene for you wedding spectacular is going to be to find a great venue. You may able to find a reception hall with a wall of windows that overlooks an ice covered river or a tall majestic mountain. You may find a reception hall with all blue walls and a blue floor perfect to create a winter ice cave. If you are having trouble finding the right venue then you should consider looking for a venue that comes in well under your budget. If you can find a venue that has great food at a great price and is under what you had expected to spend then you will be able to allocate more funding to decorating the space and creating the environment.
Next, you need to decide the type of winter wonderland you want to create. Do you want an ice castle?What about recreating a cozy ski lodge with the fire going and the snow falling outside? When you have a vision for what type of winter wonderland that you want your guests to step into then you will be able to more easily narrow down what props you will need to turn an everyday room into a winter wedding wonderland.
Here are some hints to help you create your own winter wedding wonderland in any room for any style. The first thing that you could do would be to frost all the windows. You can get cans of spray snow at almost any grocery store during the holidays and use it to frost any of the windows at the reception. The second thing that you can do is to add frosted twigs or birch twigs or pine branches to any centerpiece. Adding the seasonal branches will give your centerpieces some height and will add that winter wonderland forest feel. You could also plan a reception for later in the evening and use many candles to create a winter glow in the room; if you can use a working fire place then that is even more romantic.
Last but not least, what you need to create a winter wonderland is the lighting you choose to use in the room. A creative lighting designer can change the look of any room without too much trouble. If you were going for a winter wedding wonderland then you should ask a lighting designer if he or she could light the outer perimeter of the room with a dark blue light. The cake is also a center of focus and should be lit. If you are planning a ski lodge look, then maybe you want the lighting designer to change the texture of the walls by highlighting them with the shadow of the forest. On the dance floor you could have rotating stars dancing on the ground and changing shape to mimic the falling snow. A lighting designer is a great person to talk to because just changing the atmosphere of your space will make a huge impact.
Winter Wonderland Wedding Decorations
FLOWERS:
If you’re getting married in the winter around Christmastime, why not embrace the season? “There’s something magical about the winter season – bring those elements in. Lots of red, especially the darkest crimson blooms such as black magic roses, create bold, stunning arrangements. A traditional red rose is a safe way to play it and then pick other elements to jazz it up a bit. Add to those roses some additional details: chocolate cosmos, hypericum berries, pepper berries, and winter berries.
For a good pop of color, submerging cranberries in the vases of water. If red is not in your wedding pallet, another option awaits. There is nothing more beautiful than a traditional white wedding. Not only does the cold air prevent white petals from browning around the edges, but your blooms will also reflect winter’s snowy ambiance. Pair white roses with green berries, combine dramatic amaryllis with white gazer lilies, or couple green and white cymbidium orchids.
With all of the romance your blooms will exude, make sure you’re not the only ones enjoying kissing throughout the evening. Hang mistletoe in entryways or any other place guests might want to share a smooch. This romantic seasonal green also works well as an accent to all floral arrangements, including corsages and boutonnieres.
CATERING:
To keep your guests warm on the inside with the cold winter chill outside, add a hot chocolate and wassail cider bar to your reception beverage station. Spicing up your hot drinks with cinnamon sticks for stirring and cinnamon & nutmeg for toppings. Keep that chocolate coming. Give that favorite chocolate fountain a twist of flavor – peppermint flavor. Cinnamon bears reign as the popular dipping item for chocolate fountains this winter, and not only for peppermint-flavored fountains. Milk and dark chocolate please the pallet as well with this spicy snack.
In addition to the chocolate fountains, serve hot bread pudding and pumpkin pie as desserts for your reception. Or select pumpkin spice and cream cheese filling for your wedding cake to stay true to the season. However simple or lavish you’re planning your big day, utilize the winter season to your advantage. Give your guests those extra details that will have them remembering your wedding whenever winter season rolls in.
DECORATIVE DETAILS:
Use Christmas ornaments in place of traditional guest cards. Simply attach a small card and ribbon with their name imprinted on the ornament. Or hand paint each name on the individual ornaments. Your guests will remember your wedding for years to come each time they place their ornament on their Christmas tree.
Dip candy canes in white or dark chocolate and wrap them in plastic bags tied with a simple red or white ribbon. Give away these treats as your favor at the end of your wedding reception. Display gifts in a sleigh or under an evergreen decorated with pictures of the couple. Instead of a star or angel as the tree topper, use a bride and groom in its place. Before you walk down the aisle, have your flower girl toss imitation snow or miniature snowflakes in place of flower petals.
Replace the wedding march with a slow-paced, instrumental holiday tune. Fill your reception with sweet winter aromas. Boil apple cider with floating oranges and cinnamon sticks in various hidden corners of the room. Or light deeply scented evergreen candles to bring the outdoors in.
There's no denying the romance of the winter season: gently falling snow, softly glimmering lights and sweetly scented evergreens.
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