Weekly Theme Number7-Winter

[Kacie_bride]

Time to the next weekly theme. This week it is winter. It can be Christmas or just winter, whatever you find. Please be sure to post (if applicable) where the items you found can be located in case someone is interested in acquiring them. Have fun!

[Kacie_bride]

I am going to start with the stuff that I have so far for my wedding this December.

My programs

http://www2.balloons-galore.net/prod_images_blowup/u62361.jpg

These can be found on balloons galore. Just do an internet search and you can find it. I will probably be posting some other stuff from that site, so the link will be on this thread later.

http://www.800florals.com/img/3430Xsm.jpg (https://www.800florals.com/order.asp?item=3430X) This is the idea I am using for my centerpices. My vases are smaller and I am using votives. I am going to get real pine branches from the back yard. We have pines everywhere.

http://www.bridalpeople.com/flower-girl-baskets/images/6123.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:void(0);)I have bought these flower girl baskets from http://www.bridalpeople.com/Christma...dding/6123.asp (http://www.bridalpeople.com/Christmas-winter-wedding/6123.asp)

I have not purchased the matching ring bearer pillows yet, but I am going to. Here they are.


[/URL][URL="http://javascript<b></b>:void(0);"]http://www.bridalpeople.com/ring-bearer-pillows/images/6142.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:void(0);)

[Kacie_bride]

I haven't talked to my baker yet, but this is the cake I want.

http://www.maribellecakerycincinnati.com/Gallery/snowflake_roses.jpg

The cake topper I am probably going to get. It is also from balloons galore.
http://www.balloons-galore.net/prod_images_blowup/4031.jpg
http://www.bridalpeople.com/wedding-confetti/images/9781.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:void(0);) 11 inch snowflakes to hang from the ceiling. They are from balloons galore. You can also buy similar ones from Garden Ridge this season. They have their Christmas stuff out now. They are cheaper on Balloons Galore though.

http://www.byrequestinvitations.com/images/Products/3KA48736_352lr.jpg

My inviations. I think they are Carlson Craft. I could be wrong though.

[Kacie_bride]

My napkins. You can order these or something similiar from most invitations books. You can also find these on balloons galore.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/stdklt11/napkin.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

http://www.lovetripper.com/issues/issue-55/cleveland-marriot-wed1.jpg

We are going to make trees like this. We are going to get them out of the back pasture area and paint them and decorate them with lights.

That pretty much sums up what I have so far. Now for some other stuff I have found. We'll start with cakes.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/stdklt11/cake-1.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/stdklt11/pointsettiacake.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/stdklt11/rolled-fonda-t-cake.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/stdklt11/poinsettacake.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/stdklt11/wedwinter.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/stdklt11/Winter_Wedding_Bliss.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/stdklt11/marzipan20snowflakes.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/stdklt11/poinsettias-product.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/stdklt11/Wedding_Bells_small.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/stdklt11/SNOWMAN.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/stdklt11/snowflakecake.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

Here are some dresses that may be appropriate for a wedding on a cold winter day.

http://www.princessbridetiaras.com/newsite/pbt_products/Images/leftmodel700.jpg

http://www.princessbridetiaras.com/newsite/pbt_products/Images/rightmodelhood700.jpg

www.princessbridetiaras.com/.../bridalcape.shtml (http://www.princessbridetiaras.com/.../bridalcape.shtml)

http://www.gd-costumes.co.uk/Cloaks%20&%20Coats/jenny-coat-02.jpg

www.gd-costumes.co.uk/.../cloaks_&_coats.htm (http://www.gd-costumes.co.uk/.../cloaks_&_coats.htm)
http://www.favorideas.com/images/winter-wedding-dress.jpg (http://www.chryscrossbridal.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=394&nC=11815)




http://www.davidsbridal.com/images/fashions/thumb/F06_9T8778.jpg (http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns_detail.jsp?stid=2642&prodgroup=10)

This is from David's Bridal
It is a woman's size. The style is
9T8778

[LaceyinPgh]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/LDHorvat/c16.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/LDHorvat/c15.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/LDHorvat/c10.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/LDHorvat/c9.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

David's Bridal

http://www.davidsbridal.com/images/fashions/thumb/s06_FC0304_ACC.jpg (http://www.davidsbridal.com/accessory_detail.jsp?stid=846&prodgroup=184)

http://www.davidsbridal.com/images/fashions/thumb/s05_448Fur.jpg (http://www.davidsbridal.com/accessory_detail.jsp?stid=1743&prodgroup=181)

http://www.davidsbridal.com/images/fashions/thumb/F05_4488.jpg (http://www.davidsbridal.com/accessory_detail.jsp?stid=2062&prodgroup=182)

[LaceyinPgh]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/LDHorvat/b12.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/LDHorvat/f21.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

This next post will all have stuff from this website:
http://www.balloons-galore.net/cat_winter.cfm

http://www.balloons-galore.net/prod_images_large/14bx-xSNOWFLAKES1.jpg

http://www.balloons-galore.net/prod_images_large/35B62225-CEAC-BC54-A7A616C228BC3263.jpg (http://www.balloons-galore.net/pd_elegant_silver.cfm#) Taper holder

http://www.balloons-galore.net/prod_images_large/foilflakesplacecard1.jpg (http://www.balloons-galore.net/pd_foil_snowflakes.cfm#) placecard

http://www.balloons-galore.net/prod_images_large/tablesprinkles1.jpg (http://www.balloons-galore.net/pd_glitter.cfm#) glitter table sprinkes. I am probably getting these too!

[Kacie_bride]

http://www.balloons-galore.net/prod_images_large/snowflakepetals6colors.jpg

I bought these as well. I got them in irridescent. They are silk snowflake petals for the flowrgirl to throw. F.YI. This will all still be from the same site.
http://www.balloons-galore.net/prod_images_large/hbh107501.jpg (http://www.balloons-galore.net/pd_winter_dazzle.cfm#)
http://www.balloons-galore.net/prod_images_large/snowflek20confetti20-20M1.jpg (http://www.balloons-galore.net/pd_snowflake_cascade.cfm#) favors, bath stuff
http://www.balloons-galore.net/prod_images_large/9B762952-DB5B-24ED-397779F0EF1B9954.jpg (http://www.balloons-galore.net/pd_poinsettia.cfm#) placecards

[Kacie_bride]

This is made by Serendipty Crafts. Contact Elizabeth for information.

http://www.serendipity-crafts.com/images/TaraandMark.jpg

Here is a cake orginally found by SoonToBeMrsClark
http://static.flickr.com/51/171755534_6a6d78ea3b_o.jpg

And Becky had orginally found this stuff
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/Dream02907/Wedding/snowflakes-med-WA800-cyl.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c208/JLDKPM2006/47b4da02b3127cce9b2d298a6d580000001.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

More from Becky.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c208/JLDKPM2006/47b4da02b3127cce9b2d298dec6f0000001.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c208/JLDKPM2006/FirehouseFortMason.jpg

Here is a neat centerpiece idea. Carrie orginally found this and a few items following.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/elauradannon/Wedding%20Ideas/BaublesBowl.jpg

http://www.wilton.com/images/recipes/wedding_cake.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

Still from Carrie.

http://www.wilton.com/images/recipes/snowflakedance_sm.jpg
http://www.austrian-crystal.net/silkb.jpg
http://www.sculpturedglass.com/gallery/images/tops/wctsnoflake.jpg

http://www.paulinesbouquets.com/images/Winter%20Wedding/Untitled-2.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

This is worth taking a look at. These are aisle runners from seasons. They have a couple of winter designs.
http://www.originalrunners.com/

The next few items will all be from:
http://www.bridalpeople.com/Christmas-winter-wedding/

http://www.bridalpeople.com/table-decorations/images/12232.jpg (javascript:void(0);)
http://www.bridalpeople.com/table-decorations/images/17345.jpg (javascript:void(0);)

http://www.bridalpeople.com/wedding-veils/images/4903.jpg (javascript:void(0);)

http://www.bridalpeople.com/wedding-pen-holders/images/6140.jpg (javascript:void(0);)

[hummingbird521]

http://imagescommerce.bcentral.com/merchantfiles/5110234/winter-pillow.jpg
http://imagescommerce.bcentral.com/merchantfiles/5110234/winter%20wonder%20pillow%20display.jpg

http://www.chicweddingfavors.com/catalog/winter_wonder_ring_pillow_4378660.htm

[Kacie_bride]

More from that site.

http://www.bridalpeople.com/wedding-favors/images/13734.jpg (javascript:void(0);) Sugar cookie floating candles!
http://www.bridalpeople.com/table-decorations/images/17453.jpg (javascript:void(0);)

http://www.bridalpeople.com/table-decorations/images/17455.jpg (javascript:void(0);)


http://www.bridalpeople.com/table-decorations/images/17456.jpg (javascript:void(0);)

[Kacie_bride]

And more from the bridal people site.

http://www.bridalpeople.com/table-decorations/images/17460.jpg (javascript:void(0);)

http://www.bridalpeople.com/floating-candles/images/17645.jpg (javascript:void(0);)

http://www.bridalpeople.com/table-decorations/images/17642.jpg (javascript:void(0);)

http://www.bridalpeople.com/wedding-programs/images/17212.jpg (javascript:void(0);)Invitation kit

[hummingbird521]

all from same site.

http://imagescommerce.bcentral.com/merchantfiles/5110234/winter-guest-book.jpg
http://imagescommerce.bcentral.com/merchantfiles/5110234/winter-pen.jpg
http://imagescommerce.bcentral.com/merchantfiles/5110234/1998.jpg
http://imagescommerce.bcentral.com/merchantfiles/5110234/heart%20top%20bell%20winter.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

OMG! These are so cute for a Christmas wedding!

http://www.wicksend.com/isroot/CandlesCom/Images/pillars_peppermint.jpg
http://www.wicksend.com/cgi-bin/CandlesCom.filereader?44edbbb60b84b88e271dd84bc2dc 077f+EN/products/91011

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/americanbridal_1911_14161339 (http://www.americanbridal.com/snowflake-candle-dsfc4137.html) http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/americanbridal_1911_4651755 (http://www.americanbridal.com/snowflake-candle-dska20013.html) http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/americanbridal_1911_14253784 (http://www.americanbridal.com/snowflake-candle-holder-dsfc8908.html)

http://www.americanbridal.com/winter-wedding-favors.html



[/URL] (http://www.americanbridal.com/snowflake-candle-dska20013.html) [URL="http://www.americanbridal.com/snowflake-candle-dsfc4137.html"]

[Kacie_bride]

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/americanbridal_1911_8569417 (http://www.americanbridal.com/cappuccino-wedding-favors-dswcapm02.html)http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/americanbridal_1911_9041705 (http://www.americanbridal.com/wedding-cocktail-favor-ct20119.html)http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/americanbridal_1911_10437668 (http://www.americanbridal.com/wedding-mints-favors-dsmints44.html) All from the same site as the last one I posted.[/URL][URL="http://www.americanbridal.com/cappuccino-wedding-favors-dswcapm02.html"] (javascript:changeImg('imgmainimg0',imgmainimg0lar ge,document.getElementById('imgplaceholder'));)

[hummingbird521]

http://ec3.images-amazon.com/images/P/B0007DAU9G.01-A26M3EFD4HQK._AA250_SCLZZZZZZZ_V50721779_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B0007DAU9G/ref=dp_image_0/002-1693146-7156807?ie=UTF8&m=A26M3EFD4HQK&n=12849911&s=home-garden)

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0007DAUKA.01-A26M3EFD4HQK._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V1109198476_.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/Winter-Wonder-Unity/dp/B0007DAUKA/sr=1-6/qid=1156431993/ref=sr_1_6/002-1693146-7156807?ie=UTF8&m=A26M3EFD4HQK&s=home-garden

[Kacie_bride]

http://www.apflowers.com/images/item-weddings-winter3.jpg
http://www.apflowers.com/images/item-weddings-winter1.jpg

http://www.floraldesigninstitute.com/images/image004.05.03.00%20Christmas%20Bride%202001%201.j pg (http://www.floraldesigninstitute.com/_vti_bin/shtml.exe/page004.05.03.00.htm/map1)
http://www.floraldesigninstitute.com/images/image004.11.00.13.72-XMas-Bundles-Set1.gif

[Kacie_bride]

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/oberers-flowers_1907_33582368

This hand held bridal bouquet is made of a cluster of vendella roses, leonidas roses and hypericum berries (St. Johns Wart). The stems are wrapped in a gold mesh ribbon with a simple bow tie style ribbon.


http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/oberers-flowers_1907_36813613








































(http://www.oberers.com/)

[Kacie_bride]

http://www.myweddingfavors.com/winterfavors.html

http://www.myweddingfavors.com/images/Product/SA2234-PK-S.jpg (http://www.myweddingfavors.com/cocaconepk.html) http://www.myweddingfavors.com/images/Product/TA310299-S.jpg (http://www.myweddingfavors.com/christmas-tree-placecard-holder.html)

http://www.myweddingfavors.com/images/Product/WB1003-S.jpg (http://www.myweddingfavors.com/snowflake-box.html) http://www.myweddingfavors.com/images/Product/SW8116-S.jpg (http://www.myweddingfavors.com/miniature-snowglobe.html)

[Kacie_bride]

From same site.

http://www.myweddingfavors.com/images/Product/DDWC0122-S.jpg (http://www.myweddingfavors.com/pinecones.html) http://www.myweddingfavors.com/images/Product/MG00247-S.jpg (http://www.myweddingfavors.com/snowflake-cookie.html)
http://www.myweddingfavors.com/images/Product/DDWC0127-S.jpg (http://www.myweddingfavors.com/wonderland.html) http://www.myweddingfavors.com/images/Product/DDWT0128-S.jpg (http://www.myweddingfavors.com/tisthetea.html)

[Kacie_bride]

http://www.confetti.co.uk/fashion/fashion_search/dress_search/images/bsgenevieve2.jpg
http://www.confetti.co.uk/fashion/fashion_search/dress_search/dressdetails.asp?id=1115

http://www.perfectdetails.com/wraps/images/chubby_fur-lg.jpg

http://www.perfectdetails.com/wraps/chubby_fur.html
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/kathleen_1904_851360 (http://www.sweetherb.com/maraboashrug.html) http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/kathleen_1904_3151471 (http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/kathleen_1904_2926307)
These two are both from:

http://www.sweetherb.com/

[daffodil_mouse]

STOP!!!! Christmas/Winter was my original choice...don't tempt me!

[Kacie_bride]

LOL! Don't worry, your theme is going to be wonderful as well.

[Kacie_bride]

There are so many beautiful invites that you can find for a winter or Christmas themed wedding. I got these all from invitationconsultants.com. I will also put the company they are from under it if you want to look for that invite somewhere else.

http://www.invitationconsultants.com/images/catalogpics_s_bw/3KAH4337703.jpg

NuArt

http://www.invitationconsultants.com/images/catalogpics_s_bw/3KN5348652.jpg
NuArt

http://www.invitationconsultants.com/images/catalogpics_s_bw/AM932387.jpg

Carlson Craft

http://www.invitationconsultants.com/images/catalogpics_s_bw/5KN5824.jpg

NuArt

[Kacie_bride]

http://www.invitationconsultants.com/images/catalogpics_s_bw/EC64TF227.jpg

Carlson Craft

http://www.invitationconsultants.com/images/catalogpics_s_bw/VK1223223.jpg

Carlson Craft (I looked at this one)

http://www.invitationconsultants.com/images/catalogpics_s_bw/REC01048PEN53.jpg
Chase

http://www.invitationconsultants.com/images/catalogpics_s_bw/3KF11301402SO.jpg

NuArt

[Kacie_bride]

http://www.invitationconsultants.com/images/catalogpics_s_bw/ICCarriageHOR1.jpg

Invitation Consultants (probably only available on-line)
http://www.invitationconsultants.com/ocatalog2/invitation.asp?p_environment=&p_category=&p_invitationitem=ICCarriageHOR1&p_collection=wedding
http://www.invitationconsultants.com/images/catalogpics_s_bw/XJS6744.jpg
Carlson Craft

http://www.invitationconsultants.com/images/catalogpics_s_bw/5KFH12211.jpg

NuArt

http://www.invitationconsultants.com/images/catalogpics_s_bw/NJ99EA-C4.jpg

Carlson Craft

[Kacie_bride]

Here is what I am using:


In the spirit of peace and joy this holiday season
Mr. and Mrs. John Doe
requests the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Kacie Lea
to Mr. Justin David H.
Saturday, the thirtieth of December
Two Thousand and Six
at bla bla bla bla bla

And here are a is another that is beautiful:

The miracle of Christmas
and the magic of true love
bring joy to our lives...
You are invited to share our joy
as we exchange marriage vows
on Saturday, The twentieth of December
Two Thousand and Seven
at three o'clock in the afternoon
The Mansion Chapel
Aloha, Oregon

Rachel Brown
and
Steven Moore

[Kacie_bride]

Another good source for wedding invitations of all themes is Invitations By Dawn. www.invitationsbydawn.com (http://www.invitationsbydawn.com) Here is a sample from her collection.


http://www.invitationsbydawn.com/pics/EasiestWeddingPics/Dawn/DDF11145lr.jpg (javascript:openCloseUpPopUp())
F11145-652
http://www.invitationsbydawn.com/pics/EasiestWeddingPics/DAWN/W3711_046ALR.JPG

A0507-652


http://www.invitationsbydawn.com/pics/EasiestWeddingPics/Dawn/W04711_078lr.jpg (javascript:openCloseUpPopUp())
A608-402

[Kacie_bride]

These are all Seasons of Love by Invitations by Dawn

http://www.invitationsbydawn.com/pics/SpecialtyProductPics/InvitationsByDawn/Clusters/W04711_048lr.jpg

Frosted flutes

http://www.invitationsbydawn.com/pics/SpecialtyProductPics/InvitationsByDawn/Clusters/W04711_052lr.jpg
http://www.invitationsbydawn.com/pics/SpecialtyProductPics/InvitationsByDawn/W04711_067.jpg (http://www.invitationsbydawn.com/viewer.cfm?option=ProductDesign.cfm&SetFormat=PP24471&menu=none&StringToPassInURL=iSubGroupID%3D1596) cake topper

http://www.invitationsbydawn.com/pics/SpecialtyProductPics/InvitationsByDawn/W05711_019e.jpg (http://www.invitationsbydawn.com/viewer.cfm?option=ProductDesign.cfm&SetFormat=PP28513&menu=none&StringToPassInURL=iSubGroupID%3D1596) envelope seal

[Kacie_bride]

Here are some pics from some real winter weddings.

http://www.theberrybrothers.com/twilight_bride.jpg

http://www.theberrybrothers.com/missy_ry_trees.jpg
http://www.theberrybrothers.com/wedding_parti.jpg
http://www.theberrybrothers.com/UnityCandle.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

http://www.theberrybrothers.com/MissyRyantable.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

[/URL]
(http://www.illuminartsphoto.com/)
http://www.canadianrockies.net/bonnerphotography/bonbsh.jpg
http://www.sanantonioweddings.com/databases/images/articles/Cake(2).jpg

http://www.jaredjohnson.com/images/mattanddiana.jpg
http://www.sanantonioweddings.com/databases/images/articles/coupledance(1).jpg














[URL="http://www.melissaplantz.com/"] (http://www.melissaplantz.com/)

[Kacie_bride]

Here are some more table centerpiece ideas.
http://www.flowersvictoria.com/xmas2003.html (http://www.flowersvictoria.com/xmas2003.html)

http://www.flowersvictoria.com/photos/Wysockitree.jpg

http://www.flowersvictoria.com/photos/ThomasKinkadechapelbouquet.jpg

http://www.flowersvictoria.com/photos/holidayilluminations.jpg

http://www.flowersvictoria.com/photos/goldensleigh.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

And more..

http://www.flowersvictoria.com/photos/winterwonderland.jpg

http://www.flowersvictoria.com/photos/Poinsettia.jpg
http://www.flowersvictoria.com/photos/goldenreindeer.jpg

http://www.flowersvictoria.com/photos/Tenderkissesbowl.jpg

[MOB Karen]

Centerpiece for surroundings.com

http://www.liweddings.com/chat/p/3392539_1.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

That is beautiful Karen!

[Kacie_bride]

This is a neat idea:

A Winter Wedding On The Slopes!
Why not have a winter wedding on the slopes of your favorite resort? Some destination ski and snowboard resorts offer passes to local ministers who are also good skiers and/or snowboarders. Pick a beautiful spot and have your friends and family gather around for a unique and special winter wedding on the slopes. (Don't forget to budget in lift tickets for your guests.)

[Valmai]

We are doing that lol but im banning skiing til after the ceremony - a groom in plaster would not fit in with what i got planned!! x

[Kacie_bride]

Here is a great article I found right here at OneWed!

How to Create a Romantic Winter Wedding


A wedding of your dreams does not have to be in the popular wedding months. A winter wedding can be quite spectacular and there are significant financial advantages.

While the summer months remain the most popular time of the year to say "I Do", many couples are choosing to have a winter date for the "big event." According to the Society of American Florists, 13 percent of weddings take place in the winter, with 11 percent of those being Christmas weddings. Summer weddings account for 35 percent, spring weddings 29 percent, and autumn weddings 23 percent.

Décor that appeals to the senses is important when trying to pull off a romantic winter wedding. "Choose colors of rich jewel tones such as purple, forest green, and navy. Sapphire blue, ice blue or powder blue, silver and white can be used if you want to steer clear of the traditional Christmas colors", suggests Lynette Gamble, senior coordinator of Affairs of Grandeur. The glow of candlelight will add warmth and ambiance to your ceremony and reception site.

Iridescent or frosted glass balls and pine cones can adorn your guests' tables. Snowflake ornaments and glittery ribbons may be placed on the food tables or hung from the ceiling. For a simple touch, only decorate with red and white Poinsettias. Since many locations will already be lavishly decorated, your décor budget will be minimal.

To keep floral costs to a minimum, use flowers that are already available during the winter months. Some flower choices are: poinsettias, roses, amaryllis, and lilies. Evergreens are popular choices for decorations while holly branches and other plants with red berries are ideal for use in floral arrangements.

A cozy cottage or bed and breakfast is an ideal location for your wintry wedding theme. Your guests may warm themselves in front of the fireplace while sipping hot chocolate or wassail during the cocktail hour. A view overlooking a partially frozen pond will add to the ambiance. Imagine your guests delight as they catch a glimpse of a deer drinking from the pond just outside the reception room window or a family of rabbits scurrying over the freshly fallen snow.

To add a little creativity to your dinner menu, ask your bridal party to submit traditional family recipes for your caterer to make for the reception. If you don't want to serve the traditional Christmas fare, ask your caterer for alternatives and create a unique meal for your guests. As for favors, Gamble recommends candles of course. "Cinnamon Apple, Pumpkin Pie, and Vanilla are all pleasant scents that remind you of being a kid in your grandmothers' kitchen and they're nice this time of year", says Gamble. "Spiced teas, coffee mugs, snow globes and Christmas ornaments imprinted with the couples name and wedding date will also make great favors."

Want a memorable getaway? Give out mini bells and have them rung as the two of you make your way to a horse-drawn sleigh. Decorate the coach and harness with Christmas foliage and chiming bells and ride off into the evening.


By Lynette Gamble
Affairs of Grandeur
Senior Coordinator
240-281-5608
www.affairsofgrandeur.com

[Kacie_bride]

http://www.thefrontdoor.com/ppe/Images/128/ProdGrfx/W3736_019bpr.jpg

http://www.thefrontdoor.com/ppe/Images/128/ProdGrfx/JMH81015pr.jpg

http://www.thefrontdoor.com/ppe/Images/78/ProdGrfx/W04752_240pr.jpg

http://www.thefrontdoor.com/ppe/Images/78/ProdGrfx/W3736_019apr.jpg

These are all from thefrontdoor.com. Just do a search and type in winter wedding.

[Kacie_bride]

Flower suggestions:


Roses - Red, White, Black Beauty, Black Magic
Lilies - Stargazer, Casablanca, Cala, Alstromeria (mini)
Chrysanthemums
Daisies - Gerbera
Carnations
Freesia
Gardenias
Amaryllis
Hydrangea
Magnolia
Snowball
Mums
Poinsettias - White and Red
Pionese


Dress up your bouquets and centerpieces with winter accents such as:
Pine Cones
Eucalyptus
Holly Leaves
Berries - Holly or other types
Evergreen Branches
Pine Cones
Ivy Leaves
Baby's Breath
Wheat Stems
Pumpkin or Squash Gourds
Pomegranates
Fir Branches
Christmas Ornament Balls

[Kacie_bride]

This would be a neat little set up to have!

http://www.gourmetcatering.com/holiday5.jpg

http://www.gourmetcatering.com/holiday4.jpg

http://www.gourmetcatering.com/holiday6.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/stdklt11/ballbgxmas.jpg

[Orgirl1969]

There are some very pretty and unique ideas here! My wedding is 1/13/07 and even though it's in the winter, I'm not really having a "winter" themed wedding. More of an old Hollywood/Art Deco era theme.

I am using these "acrylic diamonds" to anchor my centerpieces:
http://www.yourweddingcompany.com/images/medium/med_DC074.jpg
1250 for $4.95

They also have these prism sprays that I think are really stunning:
http://www.yourweddingcompany.com/images/medium/med_DC069.jpg

I loved the idea of wearing a fur, just to go along with the whole glamour thing I'm trying to do, but instead of buying a faux fur, I started asking friends and family if anyone owned a fur stole they would mind if I borrowed for my ceremony. Turns out, my best friend's mother inherited a bunch of real furs and had a long grey stole that was perfect. I think it will look fabulous next to the grey marble staircase at the cathedral with a white dress and long white gloves. Bonus: it's something borrowed!!

[Kacie_bride]

I found some more pics of people's winter weddings that I had to share!

http://holidaywedding.tripod.com/resources/wedding/022.jpg

http://holidaywedding.tripod.com/resources/wedding/047.jpg
http://holidaywedding.tripod.com/resources/reception/001.jpg

http://holidaywedding.tripod.com/resources/reception/009.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

And some more..

http://www.uclubnashville.org/holiday%20wedding.jpg

http://www.oregondairy.com/images/wedding%20holiday%20fantasy%20lg.jpg
http://www.arizonaclub.net/HolidayWedding-1.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

These would be very pretty to use. They are by Waterford.

http://www.waterford.com/images/product_product/135777md.jpg (javascript:openEnlarged('pop_enlarged.asp?sku=460 9&img=product_enlarged/135777lg.jpg&prod=Wedding+Heirloom+Unity+Candle+Set%2C+Set+of+3 '))

Item #135777

Another very pretty cake

http://www.littlelondoncakes.com/images/cake-snowflake.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

Okay, since today is the last day and I have time to kill I thought I would find some more stuff.

http://www.lake-arrowhead-weddings.com/graphics/wedding%20articles/christmas%20wedding%20centerpiece.jpg

cool centerpiece idea!

http://www.du.edu/phipps/seasons/christmas/MansionxmasLG13.jpg

table set up

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/stdklt11/untitled.jpg


http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/stdklt11/a.jpg

[Krystalk]

This is a cute cake, esp if you love skiing!!
http://images.della.com//images/slideshows06/cakes/top_unique_4.jpg