Skip Nav
Love It. Save Your Favorites Now.
14 Ways to Add Holiday Cheer to Your Winter Wedding

Holiday Wedding Ideas

14 Ways to Add Holiday Cheer to Your Winter Wedding

Holiday Wedding Ideas

Brides who want to borrow the good cheer of the holiday season only need to have a Winter wedding. If you're planning to marry during the most wonderful time of the year, there are plenty of ways to incorporate the festive spirit without turning your wedding memories into an overdone green and red mess. From romantic wreaths to a one-horse open sleigh, follow these tips to have a very merry matrimony.

— Additional reporting by Sierra Horton

1 Ornaments

Ornaments

Ornaments are made for decoration, so let them do the job they were meant for by adding the shiny spheres to your table spread.

Photo by Jodi Miller via Green Wedding Shoes

1 / 14

2 Mistletoe

Mistletoe

Include these mistletoe props from Etsy to your wedding photo booth to inspire holiday smooches.

2 / 14

3 Cozy Favors

Cozy Favors

Send your guests away with wintry treats, like s'mores to be enjoyed over a fire or a hot cocoa mix to sip on a night in.

Photo by Orange Girl Photographs via Style Me Pretty

3 / 14

4 Wreaths

Wreaths

Borrow the holiday wreath tradition and use them to give your reception some natural beauty.

Photo by Caroline Ghetes via Style Me Pretty

4 / 14

5 Don't Forget the Tree!

Don't Forget the Tree!

A Christmas tree doesn't have to be obvious or cheesy. Take photos near a frosted or snow-covered pine to complement your bridal white.

Photo by Jenny Haas via Green Wedding Shoes

5 / 14

6 Christmas Lights

Christmas Lights

White lights are always romantic, and during the holiday season they add extra Christmas cheer, too.

Photo by Amanda Wagner Photography via Style Me Pretty

6 / 14

7 One-Horse Open Sleigh

One-Horse Open Sleigh

Channel the classic holiday song "Jingle Bells" and take a newlywed ride in a one-horse open sleigh or a horse-drawn carriage of some sort!

Photo by Becca Dilley Photography via Style Me Pretty

7 / 14

8 Poinsettia Pin

Poinsettia Pin

Poinsettia is the flower of the season, and finding an unexpected way to incorporate them into your big day is a subtle nod to the festive time of year.

Photo by Leo Patrone via Green Wedding Shoes

8 / 14

9 Tree Trimming

Tree Trimming

If you just set a Summer wedding date, turn an afternoon of tree trimming into an engagement photo shoot.

Photo by Arrow & Apple via Rock n Roll Bride

9 / 14

10 Stockings

Stockings

These stockings in nontraditional colors will put guests in the Christmas mood without turning a wedding into a red and green cliché.

Photo by Joie La La via 100 Layer Cake

10 / 14

11 Red Velvet Tones

Red Velvet Tones

Give your dessert table an added mirthful feel with vibrantly red treats and gilded accents.

Photo by Cinzia Bruschini via Green Wedding Shoes

11 / 14

12 Festive Refreshments

Festive Refreshments

Serve your guests classically Christmassy libations like egg nog and cider.

Photo by Jasmine Star via Green Wedding Shoes

12 / 14

13 Fresh Pines

Fresh Pines

The look and, more importantly, the smell of fresh pines wafting around your wedding will more than convey your holiday theme.

Photo by Beaty Photography via Style Me Pretty

13 / 14

14 Fuzzy Accessories

Fuzzy Accessories

For your frosty outdoor wedding photos, accessorize with cozy pieces and cups of hot cocoa!

Photo by Modern Photography via Style Me Pretty

14 / 14
40+ Wedding Captions For Instagram
Relationships
The Cutest Wedding-Caption Ideas That Perfectly Show Off Your Love
by Taylor Andrews 4/24
Bridesmaid Nail Ideas and Designs
Wedding Beauty
Bridesmaid Nail Ideas For Every Type of Wedding
by Jessica Harrington 4/13
Friends Star Bonnie Somerville Marries Dave McClain
Celebrity News
"Friends" Star Bonnie Somerville Ties the Knot: "It's Never Too Late"
by Chandler Plante 4/10
Wedding Hairstyles For Brides
Wedding Beauty
Wedding Hairstyle Ideas to Bring With You to Your Trial
by Jessica Harrington 4/07
Couples Are Getting Married Near Trump's Arraignment
Donald Trump
These Couples Had Their Weddings Photobombed by Trump's Arraignment
by Mirel Zaman 4/04
All the Weddings in Succession
HBO
Relive All the Disastrous "Succession" Weddings, From Tom and Shiv to Connor and Willa
by Eden Arielle Gordon 4/10

From Our Partners

Now You Know

Bella Thorne and Mark Emms Are Engaged

Celebrity News

Bella Thorne Announces She's Engaged to Producer Mark Emms: "It Was Love at First Sight"

by Njera Perkins 3 days ago

Celebrity News

Offset Says Cardi B Helped Him Quit Codeine: "On the Same Mission to Make Each Other Better"

by Eden Arielle Gordon 3 days ago

Celebrity News

A Suspect Has Been Indicted For Takeoff's Murder

by Eden Arielle Gordon 3 days ago

Entertainment News

Nicki Minaj, Lizzo, and Ryan Gosling Are Featured on the "Barbie" Album — See the Tracklist

by Victoria Edel 3 days ago

Entertainment News

Mel B Subtly Reveals All 5 of the Spice Girls Are Reuniting For the First Time in 11 Years

by Gabriella Ferlita 3 days ago

Entertainment News

Dua Lipa Is a Disco Queen in the New Music Video For Her "Barbie" Single

by Noelle Devoe 3 days ago

Food

Starbucks Is Dropping a Rainbow Cup Collection Just in Time For Pride

by Chandler Plante 4 days ago

Celebrity News

Taylor Swift and Matty Healy Reportedly Spotted Kissing in NYC

by Joely Chilcott 4 days ago

Latest Love
We're Hiring! Write For Us Advertise With Us Accessibility Contact Archives
Power Your Happy
Terms Privacy Policy
©2023 Vox Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.