14 Ways to Add Holiday Cheer to Your Winter Wedding
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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
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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
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Mistletoe
Include these mistletoe props from Etsy to your wedding photo booth to inspire holiday smooches.
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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
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Wreaths
Borrow the holiday wreath tradition and use them to give your reception some natural beauty. Photo by Caroline Ghetes via Style Me Pretty
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Festive Refreshments
Serve your guests classically Christmassy libations like egg nog and cider. Photo by Jasmine Star via Green Wedding Shoes
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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
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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