Why You Should Consider a Winter Wedding

It’s only natural to want beautiful blue skies and pleasantly warm weather on your wedding day, but it would be remiss of couples to think Spring and Summer are the only worthwhile seasons during which to host your wedding.

While Summer and Spring weddings are most definitely better suited to an outdoor affair, there’s a certain charm and cosiness to a Winter wedding filled with luxurious fabrics, warming food and seasonal decorations. Not to mention a cheaper price tag.

Luckily, in Melbourne and Sydney our winters (though still cold) don’t usually feature the harsh, icy winds or messy snow that other countries do. So, on that note, here are some reasons why you should consider a winter wedding, from the team at T-One Image.

First things first – the photography. It’s something most couples don’t think about until the last minute, however if you’re considering a winter wedding, the photography and videography opportunities need to be highlighted. Simply put, a winter wedding means unique photography. Given that (most) weddings are hosted during the warmer months, the photography choices are generally quite similar, with lighting, settings and backdrops repeated through many a wedding album. And while there’s nothing wrong with that at all, it’s still a good way to look at the differences a winter wedding could afford you.

Some winter wedding exclusive ideas for photography could include fireplaces, umbrellas, wintery trees and foliage, plus any other seasonal decorations you have at your reception and ceremony. Along with these seasonal backdrops, the moodier lighting in your photoshoot will give a very romantic and charming quality to your wedding photographs and videos. Also, if you host your wedding in Melbourne or Sydney the sun doesn’t set too early in the day, meaning ample time to conduct your wedding photoshoot.

Another thing to consider about winter weddings is the opportunity to dress a little differently. Think playful textures, rich, warm tones, and cool layering. For women, this could mean the chance to wear a long-sleeved dress if that’s what you’re after, or even a fur stole or wrap as a warming accessory. For the men, cooler temperatures mean you can have a lot of fun with your suit choice. Suits in a variety of colours such as deep reds or burgundies, navy or plum are the perfect way to match the moodier, darker surroundings of a winter wedding. Plus, suits in thicker textures and materials like velvet, corduroy or tweed are a great way to keep warm, while also having fun with your wedding day outfit.

If you’ve already started scouting for churches, ballrooms or event rooms, you might have discovered that winter wedding often equals a cheaper price tag. Given that the cooler months see a dip in weddings, many event places offer discounts as a bit of encouragement for those trying to save a bit of cash. How amazing is that? Not only can you have a bit of fun with the aesthetic of your wedding, but by saving your hard-earned cash on the reception you can look to splurge that money on some other necessities. Things like wedding photography, the cake and even food and drink are cut-back in order to pay for the event space, but if you’ve managed to grab one at a discounted rate you need not go without the quality you’re after.

So, what are you waiting for? Book the reception hall, hire that photographer and pick up some fur coats – your winter wedding is waiting.