{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

{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   

{Sneak Peek} K & R

Happy Friday!  Do you have fun, exciting plans for the weekend?  I'm happy to report that, for the first time since long before the holidays, my husband & I don't have one single plan.  We don't have to run around to be here, there & everywhere.  We will have a lovely date night to celebrate our third wedding anniversary coming up on Wednesday.  &, speaking of our anniversary, I didn't plan a wedding feature for next Wedding Wednesday.  Instead, I will finally be sharing our winter wedding photos ALL week!  Here is a sneak peek at the fun:

On our wedding day, I walked from home to the church for our ceremony & those quiet moments before the muchness of our wedding remain one of my favorite memories.  I've sprinkled a few of our wedding photos throughout blog posts over the years but I've never had the chance to present them in an organized fashion.  I've had such a blast reliving our wedding day as I've sifted through the photos & I can't wait to share them with you.  Please tune in next week & enjoy our winter wedding!

Photography: Timothy Glenn Photographers

{wedding accessories} winter cozy

To combat the chill of a winter wedding day, a Bride must wear an extra warm layer.  I opted for a vintage fur stole on my January wedding day.  This Bride opted for a cozy, knit scarf, a choice I am loving.  But what I love even more is that her handsome ring pup is sporting a matching knit scarf.  How adorable!  After all, everyone needs to stay toasty warm, right?

Photography: Caroline Lima Photography via

{weddings} hello, winter weddings

Winter is here in all its glory!  All its cozy, romantic glory.  We're already several beautiful snowstorms into winter in my little corner of the world.  & with winter, come one of my very favorite things- winter weddings!

You may or may not realize that winter weddings are my absolute favorite.  I find winter so romantic because my husband & I met, got engaged & got married in winter.  While winter weddings are getting more & more love, I still find the coverage a bit short compared to the other seasons.  I even find the winter wedding submissions for this blog are few & far between.  Grab a cup of salted caramel hot chocolate (my new love!) & be prepared to enjoy lots of winter wedding magic in the coming weeks!  


Photography: Carmen and Ingo Photography via

more winter wedding mash

Since Mother Nature is reminding me that March is indeed still winter with snow in our forecast from last night through Friday, I decided I have some extra time for winter wedding love!  So grab a cup of hot chocolate, sit back & enjoy another mish-mash of winter weddings that I adore so much.

Another winter wedding, another fabulous fur stole for the Bride:

A romantic & dreamy bridal bouquet for a winter wedding:

Pinecone wreaths & glowing candle lanterns perfectly mark the entrance to a winter wedding:

White & simple, much like winter itself, wedding cake:

Is Winter still lingering in your corner of the world?  Do you find it cozy & charming like these weddings or just cold & miserable?  

Photo 1: Carmen and Ingo Photography via; Photo 2:  via; Photo 3 & 5: Elisabeth Millay Photography via; Photo 4: Erik Kelley Photography via

Wedding Wheels, winter-style

Welcome to Wedding Wheels, winter-style.  This is a special edition exploring the cool & unusual modes of getaway transportation used by winter Brides & Grooms.  Naturally, I adore it when I spy a winter Bride donning a fur stole & traveling in a vintage taxi just like I did for my winter wedding.  (Seriously, that is the exact same cab from my wedding. I highly recommend Film Cars for tri-state area Brides!).  But with the ice & snow of winter offering lots of options, it's pretty cool to see winter wedding getaways that don't involve wheels at all!

After eloping on a gondola at the top of the mountain, this cool, brave & athletic couple spent their wedding day skiing the slopes:

You don't see this everyday: a winter Bride & Groom taking a spin on their ice skates!

Okay, okay- this winter couple may not have actually used the vintage snowshoes & sled but they still get major points:

A horse-drawn carriage ride through the snow on a winter wedding day just seems so dreamy & romantic:

Now if I could just find a winter Bride & Groom racing around on a snowmobile or riding a snowplow, my Wedding Wheels, winter-style collection would be complete!

Photo 1: Anastasia Photography via; Photo 2: E. Leigh Photography via; Photo 3: James Christianson via; Photo 4: via; Photo 5: Rachel Peters Photography via

winter wedding mash

Today's post is born of necessity.  I haven't had as much time to celebrate winter weddings as I'd like due to taking time off for surgery.  Although Spring doesn't technically start until March 20, as soon as March 1 hits, my mind shifts automatically to Spring.  Here I find myself with one little week of Winter left & tons of winter wedding images to share.  While I like to create posts that celebrate one beautiful image or one theme with multiple images, today's post is just a mish-mash of winter wedding images that I love.

A loose, organic bouquet in shades of pretty pink makes for an unexpected winter wedding bouquet:

Glowing candles wrapped in birch & nestled in evergreen & branches set the scene for a cozy winter wedding:

With a bit of sparkle on top & a bed of rustic pinecones below, the graphic pinecone cake is simply perfect for a winter wedding:

When the chill sets in, enjoy festive mugs of hot chocolate at a winter wedding:

Just a little but not too much!  It's what every Winter Bride, including me!, is thinking on her winter wedding day:

What do you love best about winter weddings?

Photo 1: Jennifer Eileen Photography via; Photo 2: Perspective Eye via; Photo 3: Erik Kelley Photography via; Photo 4: Carly Mitchell Photography via; Photo 5: Modern Photography via; Photo 6: Camilla Photography via
 

the chill

Winter Brides have the unique challenge of finding something fashionable & beautiful to battle the chill of winter days.  To stay toasty warm, I'm a huge fan of Winter Brides wearing fur stoles or jackets on their wedding day.  Yesterday's Christmas Bride wore a lovely, white fur stole & I wore a rich brown vintage fur stole on my cold January wedding day:

I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Winter Brides rocking fur stoles or jackets.  Always.  But lately I've been noticing Winter Brides choosing other options for staying warm.  & I like it.  Let's take a peek, shall we?

I'm absolutely swooning over this cozy, fur-lined cardigan:

I'm digging the cool, edgy look of this camel leather jacket: 

Most Winter Brides choose fur stoles or jackets in shades of white or brown, occasionally black, so I adore this gorgeous fur jacket in the prettiest shade of lavender:

I think a happy, bright yellow cardigan is an awesome choice: 

If you must combat the deep chill of winter, then you might as well do it with style & grace.  I tip my hat to these Winter Brides.  Job well done, ladies!

Photo 1: Timothy Glenn Photographers; Photo 2: Mirelle Carmichael Photography via; Photo 3: Ely Fair Photography via; Photo 4: Elizabeth + Rich Photography via; Photo 5: via

lifted

Can you imagine eloping on a majestic mountaintop & then skiing the snowy slope with your new spouse?  This beautiful, brave couple did just that, actually taking a few ski runs with their fine wedding garb tucked away under their warm winter jackets.  They whipped out a Just Married sign on the ski lift to mark the special occasion.  Just the thought of this winter wedding magic makes my heart melt!

Of course, if I had actually been crazy enough to attempt anything remotely like this, I would have gone tumbling down the hill in my wedding dress.  We're not all cut out for unique, winter weddings.  
 
You may or may not realize that winter weddings are my absolute favorite.  I find winter so romantic because my husband & I met, got engaged & got married in winter.  While winter weddings are getting more & more love, I still find the coverage a bit short compared to the other seasons.  Grab a cup of hot chocolate & be prepared to enjoy lots of winter wedding magic in the coming weeks!   

Photography: Anastasia Photography via

{Sneak Peek} Christian & Aaron

Here we are at the first weekend of October.  Wow!  I'm pretty, pretty excited because my hubs & I are taking our annual Autumn trip to the pumpkin farm.  I can't wait to pick out my perfect pumpkin!  But I won't leave you without giving you a little glimpse at next Wedding Wednesday's prettiness:

Yipee, another winter wedding!  With an unexpected color palette & great budget-friendly ideas, you won't want to miss this beauty.  See you next Wedding Wednesday!

Enjoy a beautiful Autumn weekend! 

Photography: Chi Photography of Charleston  /  Submitted via Two Bright Lights

{Real Simple Winter Wedding} Teresa & Ryan

Teresa & Ryan got married on a freezing February day in British Columbia, Canada.  If any of their guests were cold, their hearts absolutely melted when the Bride was walked down the aisle by her adorable daughter.  Oh yes, this wedding is full of precious moments & darling details!  Without further ado, Kim Reimer Photography shows us the love:

The Bride & Groom considered canceling their winter wedding due to a serious illness in the family, then decided the show must go on.  The result was a wedding focused on true love, blended family & simple details.  

The cozy, indoor ceremony was held in front of a decorated fireplace & branches strung with white lights.  The Bride carried an abundant bouquet of baby's breath, adorned with a sentimental locket.  The Bride's daughter walked the Bride down the aisle past rows & rows of white chairs holding their family & friends.  The three stood together, holding hands while the vows were spoken.  The Groom made promises not only to his Bride but to his stepdaughter.  When the Bride & Groom sealed their vows with a kiss, a new family was created.

The celebration of marriage & family continued in the rustic ballroom.  Things were kept very simple with white chairs, white tablecloths & floating candles in Mason jars.  Each guest was given a baby evergreen tree to plant & grow in the new family's honor.  The Bride, Groom & their daughter started their new life together with plenty of love, smiles & dancing!!    
 
My Favorite Detail:  Hands down, the baby's breath bridal bouquet.  While baby's breath is popular in any season, in winter the baby's breath looks like a delicate bouquet of tiny snowballs.

My Favorite Moment:  The Bride's daughter walking her Mom down the aisle to get married.  Be still my heart!  Close second: the Bride's daughter cutting up the dance floor! 

Congratulations, Teresa & Ryan!

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Photography: Kim Reimer Photography  /  Submitted via Two Bright Lights  /  Reception Venue: Fraser River Lodge