We here at TeamWED would like to wish all who celebrate it a very happy Christmas, and we thought what better time to talk about Christmas weddings than on Christmas day? Christmas weddings are unusual, but not unheard of. Often, brides and groom will plan a Christmas wedding that falls not on the holiday itself, but on some other day in December. This, we suggest, is for the best, as many people expect to be at home with their immediate families rather than at a wedding ceremony or wedding reception on holidays.
But on to the planning! Christmas weddings are as different from one another as any other wedding, though there are usually some elements that can be found at most. Here is some Christmas wedding inspiration that may just convince you that a holiday wedding is the right way to go.
First, the bride and groom need to choose their Christmas theme wedding colors! We’d wager that green and red are the first choices that come to mind, but we’d personally shy away from these as obvious and just a little hokey. How about silver and deep blue or silver and white? Gold and cream is another nice wedding color scheme choice. And for those who really want to get into the spirit of the holidays, we recommend a scheme including bergundy, forest green, and gold or white.
For your Christmas wedding invitations, think ‘anything but Christmas cards.’ Your wedding guests shouldn’t put your invite aside thinking that it’s a holiday card and not an invitation to your big day! White and gold schemes are great and, better still, widely available all year round. For embellishments, think engraved Christmas flora, like holly, poinsettia, or fir sprigs. When should you send your Christmas wedding invitations? Since you’re asking your guests to give up a holiday, make sure you give them *plenty* of lead time.
Decorations are hands down the best part of the Christmas wedding. Don’t skimp on the stringed lights, but stick to the small white ones because they make a venue look ethereal. Combine them with tulle for a very pretty effect. Wreaths and pine garlands are a good choice, either on the walls or on your tables… for centerpieces, Advent wreaths are pretty much all you’ll need. If your reception venue has a fireplace, make sure that you can use it for your wedding, and hang stockings that match your wedding color scheme. Bonus points for stockings that feature the names of the wedding party.
For your wedding cake and wedding favors, think gifts! A wedding cake shaped like a pile of gifts is perfect for a Christmas theme wedding, but individual cakes for each guest shaped like tiny wrapped packages can look beautiful, too. Christmas ornaments make great favors at a Christmas theme wedding, but you can choose any favor you like and simply package it like a holiday gift.
At the reception, have the DJ or band play at least some Christmas music, and encourage guests to sing along to their favorites. After caroling, offer up Christmas treats like eggnog, gingerbread cookies, candy canes (or candy cane ice cream), and make sure that the dance floor is hung with plenty of mistletoe to encourage shenanigans among your wedding guests!
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