{wedding centerpieces} winter's beauties

Bride favorites like peonies may not be in season during winter but winter wedding flowers can be just as stunning as any other season.  Here, I've gathered my favorite winter wedding centerpieces to show you.  The color palettes & style vary but every centerpiece makes winter shine in all its glory.

Winter can really be quite lovely!

Photo 1: Tree of Life Films via; Photo 2: Nordica Photography via; Photo 3: LimeLight Photography via; Photo 4: Terri Baskin Photography via; Photo 5: via

{Green & White Winter Florida Wedding} Merritt & Will

Happy Wedding Wednesday!

As I mentioned yesterday, this winter has been a little intense with snowstorm after snowstorm.  That's why I'm thrilled to pieces to bring you a beautiful winter wedding in Florida with no snow in sight!  Instead you'll see military pride, ocean views and a lovely green & white color palette.  Limelight Photography shows us the beauty:

Merritt & Will got married on January 3 at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa in Clearwater Beach, Florida.  Both the Bride & the Groom have served our great country in the United States Army.  Because they love nothing more than to relax by the beach in their downtime, Clearwater Beach was a perfect choice for their wedding.  Although their winter wedding day was a little cold by Florida standards, the Bride & Groom's genuine smiles created a warmth that was felt by all.

After a sweet First Look, the Bride & Groom said "I Do!" at the Sky Terrace, an intimate rooftop terrace with sparkling Gulf of Mexico views.  The space was simply, yet beautifully decorated, with a focal point of a white fabric altar and an aisle lined with baby's breath poms.  Family & friends watched as the Bride & Groom said their vows.  A spectacular sunset marked the end of the ceremony & the beginning of a marriage.  

Dinner, dancing & general merriment took place at the Aqaulea Ballroom, tastefully decorated with iron candle lanterns perched atop tree stumps & surrounded by green & white flowers, rocks & candles for a cozy feel on a winter night.  A perfect setting for a fun party!  Towards the end of the night, the white wedding cake topped by two adorable whales was threatened with the Groom's sword.  In a final flourish, the newlyweds said good-bye in grand style with a sparkler departure!  

My Favorite Moment:  The Bride & Groom taking a sword to their wedding cake!

My Favorite Detail:  The wedding cake with its two simple layers accented with a middle layer of clustered sugar flowers.

Congratulations, Merritt & Will!

VENDOR LOVE:
Photography: Limelight Photography  /  Submitted via Two Bright Lights  /  Ceremony & Reception Venue: Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa  /  Event Planner: Lindsey Sykes  /  Floral Designer:  La Vie En Rose Design  /  Wedding Cake:  Cakes by Nomeda  /  DJ: SG Mobile DJ  /  Wedding Gown:  Enzoani  /  Bridesmaid Dresses:  Nordstrom

{wedding decor} winter's entrance

I'll admit: after nine snowstorms, I'm pretty much ready for this winter to make its grand exit and make way for spring.  But I soldier on with my winter wedding inspiration because I still love winter weddings.  Today's inspiration is simple yet incredibly stunning.

Here we have the church entrance for a winter wedding decorated with candle lanterns, pinecone wreaths and white uplighting.  Instant warm & cozy feel!  Not to mention so beautiful.  All it needs is a light dusting of snow to complete the look . . .

Photo: Eric Kelley Photography via  

{bridal bouquets} wintery mix

Isn't this white winter bridal bouquet just heavenly?  As much as I adore the red & pink winter bridal bouquets featured Tuesday, this beauty stole my winter-loving heart.  A wintery mix of soft whites with touches of pale green & light gray.  Gorgeous, just gorgeous.    

& the sparkly wedding dress is perfection too!

Photography: Amy & Jordan Photography via

{bridal bouquets} winter reds & pinks

With the ginormous amount of fresh snow that fell yesterday, I'm having a hard time thinking of anything but winter white.  But winter weddings aren't limited to white, there is a wide array of colors that work beautifully in winter.  Pinks, berries and reds are right at home in the cold winter months, as you can see in these gorgeous winter bridal bouquets.

Oh so pretty!

Photo 1: The Nichols via; Photo 2: Lara Hotz Photography via; Photo 3: Modern Photography via; Photo 4: Nordica Photography via; Photo 5: Catherine Marciniak via

{weddings} snowy romance

Oh my snowflakes, how moody & romantic is this snowy winter wedding?!

On Tuesday, I highlighted how even a touch of snow can add such beauty to a winter wedding.  I had this image saved for that post then decided it was oh so incredible, it had to stand on its own.  In all its snowy winter glory!

Photography: James Christianson via

{weddings} a touch of snow

A light snowfall on your winter wedding day is like a cherry on top.  Preferably not a crazy blizzard, like my very first wedding planning clients but that is a wild story for another day.  If you don't luck out with a little snow falling on your winter wedding day, the next best thing is an arctic landscape covered in snow from a previous storm.  Just take a peek at the white magic snow brings to winter weddings!

Winter weddings may not have bright, sunny days & field of sunflowers but often they have snow.  Snow makes things pretty beautiful, doesn't it?

Photo 1: Cambria Grace Photography via; Photo 2: Lauren Fair Photography via; Photo 3: Orange Girl Photographs via; Photo 4: The Willinghams Photography via; Photo 5: Aneta Mak via