Cold Weather Destination Weddings

When most people think of destination weddings, theyrepresents the destination, such as an image of the
picture sunny beaches with the sound of the ocean inmountain or town. Be sure to give your guests plenty
the background. Tropical weddings can be wonderful,of notice, just as you would for any other destination
and their popularity is no surprise. However, steelwedding, especially if your event will be held around
drums, rum punch, and a ceremony on the sand areChristmas or New Year's Eve. It would also be
not for everyone. For a very different type ofprudent for the wedding participants to schedule their
destination wedding, consider a cold weather location.flights for a couple of days before the wedding, just in
If you are not a skier, you might not realize that manycase there are any weather delays.
ski resorts have the same kind of full service weddingWinter brides are very fortunate, because they can
capabilities as a beach resort. (By the way, many skihave a very rich and opulent bridal ensemble.
resorts also have world class spas for pre-weddingEmbellishments like heavy beading and gold
pampering.) There will always be a few die-hard skiersembroidery that would seem out of place on the
who want to be married on the top of the mountain,beach are perfect for a winter destination. The bridal
and then ski down together (with veil flowing!), but forgown should be made of luxurious fabrics such as
more traditional couples, the inside of the mountainheavy silk satin or even velvet. This is also the chance
resort or lodge might be a more suitable choice.to enjoy fur accents (real or faux, depending on your
Picture an intimate ceremony in front of a roaring firepreference), either as a wrap or as part of the gown.
(most ski resorts have very impressive fireplaces), orWhat bride wouldn't feel like royalty in a velvet gown
a service in front of a large picture window with snowwith fur trim on the neckline of cuffs? Pure luxury!
falling softly on the beautiful scenery outside. There isBridal jewelry sets should also be more opulent and
such a romantic feeling to being cozy and warm insidesubstantial for a winter destination wedding. The sun
during the winter. It creates a very special mood for asets early in the cold months, so even a four o'clock
celebration.wedding will have the feeling of an evening reception.
Winter weddings do not have to take place at aAccordingly, look for dramatic bridal jewelry sets
mountain resort. Another wonderful possibility is a greatfeaturing elements like sparkling Swarovski crystal
cold weather city. You could go to a snowy paradisebriolettes. For a more understated look, bridal jewelry
like Switzerland, for instance. One woman I know hadsets could be created from pearls and crystals in
an exceptionally beautiful wedding in Québeccombination. Treat yourself to a stand out piece of
City in Canada, which feels like a marvelous old worldjewelry like chandelier earrings or a multi-strand
European city, but was much more convenient. Hernecklace.
wedding was in an exquisite church followed by aCold weather destination weddings have a special
reception in a grand hotel, all amidst the swirlingfeeling all their own. They feel more intimate, cozy, and
snowflakes.unique than a wedding on a beach. Winter sport
Embrace the theme of a cold weather destinationenthusiasts will love having their honeymoon at the ski
wedding by having a winter motif on your save theresort after the wedding. Or, for the best of both
date cards and invitations. A snowflake would certainlyworlds, follow your winter wedding with a honeymoon
be appropriate, but you could choose from icons thatin the tropics.