Both the bride and groom and wedding guests can end up spending a fortune on the big day even though a winter wedding is filled with cost-saving possibilities. Below are some inspirational ways to save money in the winter wedding season.
Reception
Pick up pine cones
In the weeks leading up to the big day pick up any pine cones you see. They’re completely free and can look beautiful as a table centerpiece on their own or spray-painted silver.
Look through your garden
Gorgeous winter foliage can really set your wedding apart. Why not try streaming ivy down the aisle of the church and making Christmas wreaths for the table centerpieces.
Opt for cheaper flowers
Summer weddings often require a wide variety of color in the floral arrangements but winter weddings can be simpler. Baby’s breath is a beautiful flower that you can buy direct from the flower market for a tiny price.
Bridal party
Simple bridesmaid dresses
If you choose to focus your attention on décor you can opt for a simpler look for your bridesmaids. Go for a dark, block color such as navy or charcoal to look classy and sophisticated.
Simple suits for groomsmen and ushers
The good thing about a winter wedding is you can use as many dark color as you want. Ask your groomsmen what color suits they already own and chances are they will already have, or can easily borrow, the same color. Great choices include grey and black.
Bride’s accessories
Winter weddings allow brides to be a lot more theatrical as guests tend to expect more glitz and glamour. Therefore, you can buy a cheap dress but make it look more expensive by hiring accessories such as elegant white gloves, tiaras and fake-fur stoles from a dress hire shop.
Wedding guest attire
Wear a dress you already own
In summer, repeating the same outfit more than once is tricky because you may be seeing the same people at different events throughout the season. In winter, you probably have far fewer weddings to go to so grab a dress from the summer and change around your hair, accessories and shoes.
Ask friends and family for a glamorous coat
If you’re attending a winter wedding you need to have a warm coat to wear in case you’re caught out in the cold for photos. Don’t spend a fortune on a new jacket for one day, instead ask friends and family if they have one you can borrow. Older relatives especially might have something perfect stashed away in their wardrobe.
