Winter brings such a romantic setting of glistening ice covered branches, rich seasonal colors, and crisp white dusting of snow. Winter is a beautiful time to get married, especially if you’re staying true to the timeless seasonal colors. We've rounded up 12 winter wedding reception ideas in hopes to help inspire your winter wedding.
Capturing the look and feel of a winter wedding comes down to decor and most wedding decor is focused on centerpieces. By alternating sizes of your centerpieces you can easily incorporate a winter look without being over powering. For example these Floating Candle Ideas by Fun365 Team are perfect for a simple and elegant option. And these DIY Floral Pine Cone Centerpieces by Missy & Kristen of Sweetly Chic Events and Design are easy to assemble and make a big winter statement on the table’s décor overall! If you have long rectangle guest tables alternate the two in a repeated pattern on the same table. Otherwise, one centerpiece option per table is plenty.
Define what best embodies YOUR winter wedding décor. If you’re leaning more toward rich reds and golds as a color palette, I would suggest taking a look at this Crimson Christmas Wedding tablescape by Missy & Kristen of Sweetly Chic Events & Decor. We love the rich reds and gold that give a winter its beauty.
Are your winter wedding colors more on the cool side? This Moonlight Winter Wedding table ideas by Missy & Kristen of Sweetly Chic Events and Decor will have you set with navy blue and silver mercury accents.
If you’re looking to bring more natural elements with a neutral color palette for your winter wedding, this Rustic Winter Wedding tablescape by Missy & Kristen of Sweetly Chic Events and Decor is the one for you!
Can you imagine entering through the doors of an enchanting winter wonderland set up for dinner. The first thing most of your guests will look for (especially if you have assigned seating) are the table numbers. Create a winter scene for each of your guest tables with these Snow Globe Wedding Table Numbers by Gillian Ellis of A Coastal Bride! This cost effective project will bring the best winter elements indoors and you’ll feel like a kid again making them!
Your guests will be coming from your ceremony, and what better way to greet them than with a Spiked White Hot Chocolate Recipe by Missy & Kristen of Sweetly Chic Events & Decor to warm them up and kickstart your reception! This rich and decadent cocktail is one of our favorites to sip and savor on a special, but chilly, winter’s night. If you’re a fan of traditional white hot chocolate, this one will not disappoint!
Escort card displays are a MUST this year, and we found the cutest DIY Globe Escort Cards by Missy & Kristen of Sweetly Chic Events & Decor that would compliment a winter wedding, displayed at cocktail hour for your guests to leisurely find their seating assignments. How gorgeous would these be strung across fairy lights or hanging from the ceiling with winter foliage for a stunning display!
Speaking of the head table, these DIY Rustic Chair Backer Wreaths by Missy & Kristen of Sweetly Chic Events & Decor are the perfect addition to the bride and groom chairs… not to mention, they make it ten times easier for you two to find your seats, especially if you have a large bridal party (trust me, counting chairs to find the center two isn’t what you’ll want to be doing after you make your grand entrance).
After a list of reception formalities like cake cutting, toasts, and signature dances, you’ll reach a point in the magical evening when it’s time for the traditional bouquet toss; and we have you covered on this one! Bridal bouquets can cost anywhere from $300+! This Rustic Winter Bridal Bouquet by Missy & Kristen of Sweetly Chic Events and Decor is gorgeous and YOU CAN MAKE IT YOURSELF! Some brides prefer to have a full, large ceremony bouquet and a smaller bouquet to toss. We’ll leave that decision up to you!
Moving on to dessert! Nothing completes a cake table quite like bite-sized desserts. These Peppermint Whoopie Pies by Jamie Bare of The Crafting Chicks are the perfect addition to your winter theme and will bring a fun pop of color to the table!
Or better yet, who doesn’t enjoy a sweet and salty late night snack to wrap up the night? Bring out a snack station towards the end of your reception full of goodies including this Christmas Coal Popcorn recipe by Dawn Wade of The Fun365 Team your guests will love!
Lastly, we’ll touch on wedding favors. You’ll want to keep these as part of your theme so your guests remember their fabulous time at your wedding! A personalized touch is a MUST but keep them simple enough you can make them in bulk. Going with the winter wedding theme, we’ve found these super cute DIY Ornament Wedding Favors by Missy & Kristen of Sweetly Chic Events & Decor that will tie in perfectly!