As usual, right now is the time when busy brides start planning their summer weddings. But as amazing it is to celebrate your special day surrounded by perfect weather, for those who do like the wintery tundra, you might be in for surprise. A winter themed wedding can be surprisingly gorgeous and will set you apart from the usual June rat race of crazy brides trying to book their weddings on the same weekend. Oh, and did we mention they’re also cheaper, too? Check out our tips on how to throw a winter wedding:


The venue
Try looking for a nice inn or a perhaps a large luxurious cabin in the woods. Whatever you choose, make sure it’s somewhere secluded, close to nature. Even better if it has a large fireplace and a huge window that will show off the that winter wonderland landscape.

The gown
It might be a little hard finding a wedding dress that will keep you warm, but don’t let that discourage you. Instead, go ahead and pick out whatever dress you like and drape the dress with warm accessories, like a shawl or sweater. Or, if that’s not enough, a lot of smaller designers make winter themed dresses like this one above.

The cake
For the decor, go for something winter themed, complete with snowflakes, icicles, the works. Don’t be shy about stating the obvious a little too much. Go wild.