It seems to me, and I really have no facts to back this up, that summer and spring are the most popular times of the year to have a wedding. From my limited observation, it seems that from about March until the middle or end of August, every weekend is filled with multiple weddings. But then, once fall and cooler temperatures roll around, the weddings start to taper off, and there really aren’t that many until March starts peeking it’s head around the corner again. What if you don’t want to do what everyone else is doing? What if a wedding while the weather is warm (or really hot!) isn’t your cup of tea? Some people choose to get married before Christmas, or in the winter seasons, and still have some very beautiful weddings. In fact, many brides argue that Christmas is one of the best times to get married. So if you are wondering if you should plan a Christmas wedding, here are some great arguments in favor of the idea.
People are Already in the Mood to Celebrate!
You’ll notice that as soon as Thanksgiving is over and December rolls around, that everything seems to change a little bit. The grocery stores and malls switch over to Christmas music, Christmas lights start popping up everywhere, and people just seem nicer to each other, and happier overall. That’s because no matter what age you are, there is something beautiful about Christmas. So if you are planning a Christmas wedding, all of your guests are already in the mood to celebrate, which makes things so much easier on you!!
Buildings and Churches are Decorated for Christmas
Another great thing about getting married in the Christmas season is that you may get to spend less time and money in decorating the church and/or reception hall. Most churches and other buildings will decorate for the Christmas season, with lights, Christmas trees, poinsettia plants, and much more. This means that if you are having a Christmas wedding with a Christmas theme, then you could luck out on this one and use the decorations that they already have up.
Christmas Themed Weddings are Easy!
If you are planning a Christmas themed wedding, then you are luckier than most people. Stores everywhere will be selling just what you need to use to decorate your wedding. Plus, the ideas for Christmas wedding favors are much more fun and tie into the Christmas theme so well. If are looking for ideas for this, check out my previous article on Christmas Wedding Favors. If you are worried about your wedding flowers in a Christmas wedding, don’t! The Christmas season boasts flowers that are just as beautiful as spring and summer. Red roses are available, along with many others that are native to the Christmas season, just talk to your florist for the best flowers for you.
Christmas is a beautiful time of the year to get married. I have a friend getting married just a few days before Christmas, and I just can’t wait to go and see what she has planned. It is sure to be a beautiful event. If you have any other questions about planning a Christmas wedding, then please leave a comment and let me know!!
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December 5th, 2007 at 1:19 am
i found this site just in a coincidence. This site gives me helpful advices about my future wedding. I will have my wedding next year, few days before Christmas in Bali, Indonesia, a garden party on the top of hill with the beach/sea view. Is it suitable to decorate my wedding with Christmas theme coz there’s no winter season in Bali, it’s always hot there, or could you give me some theme options for me? But I don’t have much budget for decoration. It’s private seated party with about 10 round table (100 guests). Thx a lot.
December 7th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
Your wedding sounds beautiful. Youre right though, having a Christmas themed wedding there sounds like it would be out of place, what with the garden party on a hill with a view of the beach. You could do more of a beach styled wedding and place sea shells, starfish at yoru tables, along with a small handful of sand with tea lights in it. Bags of sea shells can be purchased cheaply at nearly any craft store, as can tea lights, and sand can be borrowed from a nearby beach. If you like, drape some white christmas lights around the place you are having your reception to help remind you of Christmas. :0)
Or, if you prefer, visit a nursery or other kind of store and grab some potted flowers and plants native to Indonesia. That will go along with the garden party theme.
February 14th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
This is a great blog…I am planning a christmas wedding 2008 and I love all the ideas.
February 23rd, 2008 at 4:24 am
Now that I ahve spent some more time on this blog I am absolutely going to recommend it.