Crystals of Winter and Early Spring Weddings

I'm sitting by my window looking out as the snow swirls - just in time for Christmas - drinking hot chocolate and thinking about wedding plans. The sun sparkling off the snow crystals... so beautiful.

For brides planning a winter wedding, how about a ski lodge motif? Or perhaps an ice castle design? Many have had success using a color scheme of silver and blues accented with snowflake themed wedding favors and crystal wedding cake jewelry like flowers of ice adorning the cake.

Want some fun for your winter wedding reception? Try renting a spotlight and a fog machine and have the fog rolling in and the lights dimmed just before you make your big entrance at the reception highlighted by the wash of the spotlight.

For brides planning an early spring wedding who do not already have their venue, why not consider renting a ski lodge after the ski season is over? There is just something magical about looking out on the snow - and it is even better with the sun reflecting off the snow.

In the meantime, sit back with a cup of steaming hot chocolate and watch the crystals of snow dance as you think through all the details of what will make your winter wedding unique.