Photo by: Jessica Smith Photography
Winter weddings create a strikingly beautiful experience. You can create a wintry wonderland, select a cool, high-contrast palette, and bring in cozy luxury throughout the ceremony and reception. When you want to plan the best winter wedding, you need a different playbook than with spring and summer weddings. Turn to FIVE Event Center for winter wedding planning expertise, beautiful venue options, and everything you need to plan your special day.
Setting the Scene
Start setting the scene by choosing from beautiful winter wedding venues in MN. Outdoor weddings could be possible, but only with plenty of backup options and structures nearby. You can choose a space that warmly offsets the winter chill or a venue with big windows to make the event look like a snowglobe scene. As you compare different venues, see what color palette options and themes align with each one so you can pick your favorite with confidence.
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Apparel for Everyone
Just like it’s important to choose your venue months in advance, it’s equally important to plan the apparel. Consider factors like:
- Your color palette, especially if you have a large wedding party that needs to order dresses and suits
- Weather considerations, as outdoor photos will require elegant-looking winter wear like fur capes, shawls, and gloves
- Fabrics, as velvets and thick materials will provide more warmth than gauzy fabrics and satins
However, there are many ways to balance wintry realities with your dream look. You can also hold the event inside a cozy venue against picture windows. The bride and groom might also have different outfits—and additional layers for their outfits—so every moment is picture-perfect and warm.
Also, encourage guests to wear dark-colored coats and jackets so they can stay comfortable without disrupting the theme.
A Winter Menu
Make your menu part of the overall experience. Like with all weddings, you want light and variable options so guests can eat light finger foods or enjoy a full meal based on their needs. But putting a wintry theme on the food makes the day that much more special. Some ways to do precisely that are:
- Incorporate winter flavors: Robust herbs like sage and thyme, rich foods like pumpkin and potatoes, and roasted meats are core wintry foods and can warm everyone up.
- Use local ingredients: Focus on seasonal vegetables and dishes that feel like Minnesota winters. This makes the food more special and flavorful.
- Enjoy winter drinks: Mulled wine, cider, hot cocoa, and winter cocktails will align perfectly with your winter aesthetic. Choose rich and dark flavors or icy accents with berries based on your preferred theme.
Weather Considerations
While you’ve already considered the weather while choosing the venue, attire, and menu, it’s important to think about the weather in its own right. Sudden storms can interrupt the big day, complicate travel plans, and add to your stress. Here are some helpful tips to prepare for bad weather and make sure the cold won’t disrupt your wedding.
- Make sure your venue has ample indoor space to accommodate your guests.
- Give clear driving directions and itineraries.
- Appoint a trusted member of your planning group to stay on top of weather considerations. Let them be the point person for questions, changes, and solutions so you don’t have to worry.
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Practical Details
It’s always important to think of the practical details, and an experienced wedding planner—and the right venue—will be there to help. If you’re considering a winter wedding, make sure your chosen venue has an area for coats! Be sure to also make up emergency kits for ripped attire, small injuries, power outages, and delays.
Want help planning your perfect winter wedding? FIVE Event Center can help you coordinate wedding details, find the right choice among winter wedding venues in MN, and feel ready for your big day. Reach out today to tell us about your dream wedding.