Start with Colour

Picking up on the colour palette available in nature at this time of year is quite easy, just look around! Blue hues and white are the core colours during this time of year that can inspire. Brown and other neutrals offer a subtle palette to play from. Festive reds and wintry sages are also classic colours for this time of year.

As the bride it’s your special day – so go ahead and choose the colours you look best with. Red not in your colour wheel? Choose a tone that will play up your natural beauty, not wash you out. An easy to work with colour palette of silver and white with blingy accents are all the rage in 2011.

Expert tip: Ensure that whatever colours you decide on will be used throughout the ceremony and reception – flowers, table linens, seat covers, runners, candelabras, etc…

Choose Flowers Wisely

During winter months in some parts of the U.S. it can be hard to find flowers that won’t cost more than an arm and a leg. That’s why you should choose flowers that are in season. Choices like red roses, calla lilies, and amaryllis are traditional winter flowers. Other choices that will likely be available at a nursery near you are: orchids, gerber daisies, tulips and chrysanthemums.

Foliage in lieu of flowers can be a good choice, especially for weddings on a budget. Ivy and holly are traditional during the winter season, but also using plant or tree stems, dogwood, or even pussy willow stems can add height to a table display.

Expert Tip: Try embellishing flower or foliage displays with crystals or other bling. For a classic look just tie a large solid coloured ribbon.

Venue

The location for your wedding is right up there in importance to choosing the right wedding dress. A lot can go wrong if you find a bad venue. Don’t forget what time of year you’re planning your wedding for. Icy roads, spontaneous blizzards, and power outages aren’t uncommon during this festive time of year.

Make sure the venue of your wedding is easily accessible via car, has nearby accommodations, and is close to an international airport for your guests flying in from out of town. Rural areas are great for weddings, but hard to get to for traveling family.  Do everyone a favour and choose a venue that is easily accessible.

Expert Tip: When choosing a winter venue make sure the location has proper heating, snow & ice removal, and proper parking for guests. Snow and ice can make it difficult on wedding attendees, that’s why it’s so important to make sure guests are warm and safe.

These are just a few areas you should be concerned with for your next winter wedding. Are you planning a winter wedding? What colour palette did you choose?

Author’s Bio

Vera Mosley is a freelance writer and is planning her own wintery wedding. She also writes at TungtsenWorld.com, an online resource for tungsten wedding rings.

Don’t Think Too Small

Even though flowers can be expensive, you have to remember that it isn’t simply about having a nice bouquet to carry down the aisle. You have quite a few floral choices to make as you plan your wedding. You should avoid getting too hung up on one particular flower choice and first think about the entire look you want to pull off for your wedding and reception. Before you settle on any individual floral piece, remember that you will need to balance all of your flower choices to get the best possible look for your wedding.

Don’t forget all the choices you need to make. Besides your bouquet, you will need to consider the following:

• Boutonnieres
• Centerpieces
• Ceremony Flowers
• Receptions Flowers

You want each of these floral options to accentuate your bouquet. This day is all about you and your groom. Make sure that you choose the right kinds of flowers for each of these individual choices that will reflect well upon the bouquet that you carry down the aisle and ultimately throw over your shoulder at the reception. Keeping an eye on the big picture will help you put together your floral details to reflect the feel that you want your wedding day to have.

Don’t Forget About Seasonal Choices

As you are budgeting for your wedding flowers, you must remember that some flowers are going to cost you more at certain times of the year. This is especially true if you are working completely with a local florist. The florist will have to order a lot of your flowers, especially those that are out of season in your particular area. It may help you save some money by considering working with an online floral resource instead of, or in addition to, the local florist you have picked. You may be able to get some of your flowers for a more reasonable price online. Keep in mind that you won’t see the flowers until they arrive, so make sure that you work with a reputable floral company to get the best quality flowers for your wedding.