Keep reading to learn more about the advantages of winter weddings.
While weddings are always beautiful year-round, there is something special about a winter wedding. For couples who want their dream wedding within a specific budget or timeframe, a winter wedding date is an excellent alternative to getting married during the warmer months.
There are numerous reasons to choose a winter date, but the primary reasons are the availability and affordability of venues and vendors. Both play a pivotal role in bringing your special day to life. Added benefits include picturesque winter landscapes, cozy indoor ambiance, and unique decor styles! If you’re still deciding whether a winter date is right for you, keep reading to learn more about the advantages of the winter wedding season.
More Venue & Vendor Availability
One of the biggest challenges couples face when planning is securing a venue available on their desired dates. Venues typically offer wider options for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday dates during November-March, even for couples operating under tighter timelines.
Also, winter tends to be a quieter season for wedding vendors like photographers, videographers, musicians, etc. If you have a specific vendor in mind, chances are their schedule is more accommodating for a winter date. Securing your preferred venue and vendors without the constraint of limited availability can help relieve the stress of wedding planning.
Special Pricing
For couples hoping to stay within budget for their all-inclusive wedding, winter weddings often come with enticing perks such as discounted pricing, reduced minimums, and complimentary enhancements.
For venues with indoor and outdoor options, couples can enjoy the same gorgeous venue property and inclusions at a lower price point and lower cost per guest. With reduced overall wedding expenses, couples can focus on the fun parts of wedding planning, such as picking out a color palette or styling winter-themed decor to impress their guests.
Winter Decor & Aesthetics
Winter weddings carry a magic unique to this time of year. Couples can embrace styles and aesthetics unique to the season and themselves. Consider fusing darker color palettes with seasonal florals and greenery, perfectly complementing the ambiance of the colder winter months.
A winter ceremony also eliminates the stress associated with weather-dependent decisions regarding indoor versus outdoor setups. Wedding venues specializing in winter ceremonies typically offer designated indoor spaces that can be decorated to compliment the season, ensuring a memorable ceremony experience.
Remember to light your wedding ceremony with abundant candlelight and warm indoor lighting, such as candle centerpieces, hanging twinkling lights, and outdoor lighting, giving your venue a warm and cozy glow. Additional greenery accents, such as evergreen or fir branches, enhance table centerpieces, fireplace mantels, and decorative signage, bringing your indoor spaces a touch of winter charm.
HISTORIC OAKLAND MANOR: THE PERFECT WEDDING VENUE
Nestled in a peaceful wooded area in the heart of downtown Columbia, Historic Oakland Manor stands proudly in natural splendor. Elegant Oakland is the perfect setting for ceremonies, wedding receptions, bridal showers, holiday parties, family celebrations, business meetings, or retreats. Schedule a tour today with our expert venue coordinators! Please call (410-730-4801), email ([email protected]), or visit our chat on our homepage to book a tour appointment.
