Many people imagine snow in their wedding pictures and beautiful poinsettias! But it takes a brave woman to plan their wedding in the fall and winter seasons. You are not guaranteed a beautiful day! It could be a rainy drury autumn day or it could be on the same day of the biggest blizzard of the year! It is a risk you take and I have no tips on how to not be crushed on your big day if it's a gray icky yucky day, other than to not get your hopes up and to wish for the most perfect day ever!
I recommend finding a town that is used to seeing high amounts of snow if you want a winter wedding. That way, the workers don't call in because there is 5 inches of snow on the ground and they aren't used to driving in "such conditions." Find an intimate venue that has a homey, warm, seasonal feeling and one with an amazing opportunity for picture possibilities. I used to work at a conference center in college and we would deck the place out! We created ice skating rinks for corners of the lobby and decorated a crazy amount of Christmas trees! We provided more decorations than normal because it was the holidays. Be sure to ask if your venue is going to decorate for the autumn or winter seasons because it could drastically cut back on YOUR decorations budget. Wherever you can save, do it.
I have been getting coupon after coupon from Joann Fabrics and Michael's for harvest items at 50% off and they are already discounting Christmas ribbon by 50% to get it off their shelves in time for Valentine's decor. Stock up on that this season if you are planning on a harvest or winter wedding next year. Take advantage of end of the season deals and Black Friday. Stores discount their seasonal decorations like mad and this can save you a bundle! This is the time I stock up on white Christmas lights. You can never have enough. They can light up the underside of a tablecloth, the fireplace in your venue, doorways, or they can go under your fluff tablecloths on your cake table or head table. $1.99 a strand is the cheapest decoration you can find AND the best thing about it, you can use them next year on your house! Who can argue with that?!
Good luck with the planning ladies!!! Happy Holidays!!!
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