by Marci Crane

Okay, so admit it. That sappy, tutu-clad “little girl” part of you was determined to have a June wedding. After all, the soft balmy air, the tiki torches and the flowers in your hair would have created the perfect moment. And, for heaven’s sake don’t forget that when you marry in June “you will always be a bride.” Right? Of course right.

So now that you are miserably second guessing your winter wedding plans, picture this: replace the balmy air with pine, hazelnut and cocoa scents, and replace the tiki torches with small-string lights and cranberries, and then, change the flowers in your hair to small crystal starlets—you know something like Christine Daae might show off as she performs “Think of Me” in the movie Phantom of the Opera—and you, the bride-to-be, have planned something magical.

Think mystery, light and warmth and a winter wedding will never be a disappointment. In my humble opinion a winter wedding can be a far more cozy and inviting affair than any summer nuptial. Although, keep in mind that a winter wedding usually takes some extra effort, especially if inclement weather is common in the area of your wedding venue.

Finding the Right Winter Wedding Dress
The grand majority of brides (90%) opt to wear strapless bridal gowns. There are some obvious setbacks to doing so however, especially if your hometown thermometer is starting to bottom out at 45° Fahrenheit. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. A great suggestion comes from Nina Callaway from About.com. She advises brides-to-be, who prefer to wear a strapless gown, to find the right wrap, winter wedding cloak, or even faux fur for the evening. She evokes the image of a lovely bride cloaked in a red wrap, snuggled next to her groom who sports a red rose boutonnière. I also read another article which mentioned that rich jeweled colors are recommended for winter weddings. I envisioned ruby reds and emerald greens and thought (sigh), how can a winter bride go wrong?

Winter Wedding Dress Options
For that 10% who prefer a winter wedding dress with short, ¾ or full-length sleeves there are a variety of options. For instance, some bridal stores will alter your sleeves for you so even if you are looking for a full-length sleeve and find the perfect winter wedding dress with short sleeves, you can have the dress altered to meet your needs. If you and your fiancé are planning on announcing “your moment” with photo wedding invitations you will also find that a winter wedding dress allows for romantic scenic outdoor pictures. “Snow shots” will keep your family oooing and ahhhing for months to come.

Modest Winter Wedding Dresses
For LDS (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) brides or for brides of other faiths, who need a modest winter wedding gown to marry in a religious venue, or who simply prefer modest, yet elegant styles, don’t fret over the mountains of strapless gowns that fill every corner-store bridal. There are bridal shops which offer large selections of modest wedding gowns and many of these gowns can be purchased online. After looking at many modest wedding dress options, I myself am convinced that many of these gowns are just as elegant, if not more so, than their strapless counterparts.

Take Advantage of Your Venue Perks
After you find the right winter wedding dress, it is time to start thinking about how to “dress up” your wedding venue. Once again, Nina Callaway recommends that you choose a venue such as a private inn with a cozy fireplace or another intimate venue such as a historic mansion or a private country club. Another article suggests that the wedding planners ask the venue owner when and how many decorations will be displayed during the winter months. During the holiday season especially, many venues absolutely glisten with winter wonder, and it could very well be possible that with the right decorations all you will have to worry about is creating table centerpieces, buying flowers and providing your guests with pabulum for the palate.

Marci Crane is a web content specialist for 10x Marketing in Orem, Utah. For more information in regards to finding the right winter wedding dress or modest wedding gown, or for more information on photo wedding invitations, please feel free to contact Latter Day Bride
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