6 Snowy Winter Wedding Tips And 45 Ideas

snowy winter wedding tips and 45 ideas

Getting married in winter? If your climate is cold enough, you may have some snow on your big day, and though many couples consider it not favorable, today I’ll share cool ideas to get maximum from snowy weather and to add snow to your wedding even more.

Choose A Perfect Snowy Wedding Dress

Snow is gorgeous because it reflects the light perfectly, it will make you sparkle in your dress even more. And here are some ideas that will look best of all in snowy settings: beaded dresses, colorful gown, lace and applique dresses with illusion necklines. Beads and pearls sparkle adorably in the snow and turn you into a snow queen, so you can’t go wrong with them. Some lace appliques and ruffles remind of the snow, and colorful gowns perfectly stand out in snowy settings, choose grey, serenity blue, turquoise, blush and red.

Flower applique wedding dress with beads will sparkle like no other in the snow.

Flower applique wedding dress with beads will sparkle like no other in the snow.

Pearls and sparkles and decor that imitates snow looks gorgeous.

Pearls and sparkles and decor that imitates snow looks gorgeous.

Chunky sequins look like snow themselves and will perfectly fit the setting.

Chunky sequins look like snow themselves and will perfectly fit the setting.

Long sleeves will keep you warm and sequins and beads will sparkle.

Long sleeves will keep you warm and sequins and beads will sparkle.

Sparkling wedding dress with a thin belt.

Sparkling wedding dress with a thin belt.

Plunging neckline with large beads all over is perfect for snowy or New Year weddings.

Plunging neckline with large beads all over is perfect for snowy or New Year weddings.

Ruffle skirt with a train reminds of the fluffy snow.

Ruffle skirt with a train reminds of the fluffy snow.

Lace and an illusion back and sleeves will keep you comfy.

Lace and an illusion back and sleeves will keep you comfy.

Gorgeous bead wedding dress with an illusion neckline.

Gorgeous bead wedding dress with an illusion neckline.

A colorful wedding dress will stand out in a snowy setting.

A colorful wedding dress will stand out in a snowy setting.

Blue is a trendy color for wedding dresses and it look cool in snow.

Blue is a trendy color for wedding dresses and it look cool in snow.

Keep Your Makeup And Hair Ready

Prepare your hair and skin long before the wedding to cold. Taking pictures outside requires a water-resistant makeup and a neat hairstyle that can’t be spoilt by some snow falling from above. Updos and side updos are the most preferable hairstyles if you are going to take pics in the snow. You can also try a braid, it’s easy to renovate in case you need it. Look here to find out how to prep your skin for cold and snow, and read here about winter hair tips in details. Btw, don’t forget about nails!

Mositurize your skin as much as you can to get a perfect canvas for the makeup.

Mositurize your skin as much as you can to get a perfect canvas for the makeup.

Waterproof formulas and creamy textures will keep your face perfect.

Waterproof formulas and creamy textures will keep your face perfect.

Bold lips are gorgeous for snowy settings.

Bold lips are gorgeous for snowy settings.

A braided bun is a cool way to look picture perfect and not to worry about hair all day long.

A braided bun is a cool way to look picture perfect and not to worry about hair all day long.

A classic top know is a timeless idea that will work the whole day.

A classic top know is a timeless idea that will work the whole day.

Such a chignon will last all day long even if it snows.

Such a chignon will last all day long even if it snows.

Accessorize your hair to sparkle even more in the winter.

Accessorize your hair to sparkle even more in the winter.

A messy updo will guarantee spoiling your hair a bit won't be noticed.

A messy updo will guarantee spoiling your hair a bit won't be noticed.

Cover Up

Keep yourself and everyone else warm with cover ups and blankets. A proper cover up will make you look even cooler and will polish the outfit. Whether it’s a sweater, a cardigan, a cape, a jacket or a trendy chic fur stole, you gonna look awesome! Choose something that suits your bridal style and don’t forget to offer something to the bridesmaids and flower girls.

A neutral cardigan and a white scarf for a cozy look and feel.

A neutral cardigan and a white scarf for a cozy look and feel.

A fur cape will make you stand out, it looks very romantic and keeps you warm.

A fur cape will make you stand out, it looks very romantic and keeps you warm.

Colorful feather bolero will stand out in a snowy setting.

Colorful feather bolero will stand out in a snowy setting.

Cozy brown fur cover up for a chic bride.

Cozy brown fur cover up for a chic bride.

dress up your flower girls to prevent freezing.

dress up your flower girls to prevent freezing.

Bride in the snow wearing a winter wedding faux fur coverup.

Bride in the snow wearing a winter wedding faux fur coverup.

Make Gorgeous Pics

Use snowy weather to the advantage: make some gorgeous photos outside, nothing looks as romantic as winter wedding pics in the snow! Kiss, play, have fun and enjoy each other and you’ll get perfect pics as a result.

Magical winter wedding photos are so romantic.

Magical winter wedding photos are so romantic.

Winter wedding wonderland picture in the snow.

Winter wedding wonderland picture in the snow.

The groom covers up the bride with a blanket.

The groom covers up the bride with a blanket.

Go have fun in the snow together and you'll get perfect pics.

Go have fun in the snow together and you'll get perfect pics.

There's nothing so romantic as a kiss in the snow.

There's nothing so romantic as a kiss in the snow.

Serve Hot Food And Drinks

Keep your guests warm serving hot chocolate, s’mores, hot drinks and even alcoholic cocktails. Hot appetizers and desserts will help to stay comfy and will excite everyone. Make creative marshmallows in various shapes to embrace the season and the wedding theme.

hot chocolate bar for your guests.

hot chocolate bar for your guests.

Hot drinks bar is essential for a snowy wedding.

Hot drinks bar is essential for a snowy wedding.

Hang marshmallows above for decor and to eat them.

Hang marshmallows above for decor and to eat them.

White hot chocolate with marshmallows.

White hot chocolate with marshmallows.

S'mores bar will keep guests warm and cozy and they'll have fun.

S'mores bar will keep guests warm and cozy and they'll have fun.

S'mores station with a fire pit behind.

S'mores station with a fire pit behind.

Hot chocolate with snowman marshmallows to add a winter touch.

Hot chocolate with snowman marshmallows to add a winter touch.

Chocolate with marshmallows and cinnamon.

Chocolate with marshmallows and cinnamon.

Use Faux Snow For Décor

Make frosty and snowy wedding decorations to highlight the weather and season: candle holders, lanterns, aisle and chair décor. Make some DIYs using faux snow to fit your wedding style and décor: lanterns, centerpieces, snow globes, frost some pinecones and flowers. Cover your wedding cake with sugar powder that will imitate snow.

Pinecone adorned bouquet for the aisle.

Pinecone adorned bouquet for the aisle.

Snowy pinecones and lanterns as a seasonal accent.

Snowy pinecones and lanterns as a seasonal accent.

Snowy winter wedding stationery.

Snowy winter wedding stationery.

A cake covered with sugar powder looks like a snowy one.

A cake covered with sugar powder looks like a snowy one.

Faux snow wedding decoration.

Faux snow wedding decoration.

A snow globe will be a great centerpiece.

A snow globe will be a great centerpiece.

Snowy ice blue candles on a tray with faux snow.

Snowy ice blue candles on a tray with faux snow.