Kate here! I put my hand up to chat with you about the wonder of a winter wedding and why they can be just as gorgeous as a summer celebration. Why am I qualified? Well, I got married in late November, and we even had a sprinkling of snow while our guests gathered around fire pits wrapped in blankets, and it was pretty darn special.
I’ve also had the pleasure of working on many a winter wedding with Gloam, so we thought we would share just how glorious they can be. But first, here is our top five loves when it comes to winter celebrations:
1. Instant atmosphere! With it getting dark so much earlier, you will benefit from the flicker of romantic candlelight from the get-go, and your fairy lights will sparkle all the more.
Photographer – Wonderful and Strange
2. The chance to add layers of accessories for a luxe winter look, from capes and jackets to gloves and blanket shawls. Oh, and remember, any jewellery details will sparkle even brighter.
Photographer – Wonderful and Strange
3. Indulge in deep rich colour palettes and layers of textural details. With oodles of seasonal fragrant winter foliage, locally sourced dried details and romantic heady florals.
Photographer – Emma Lawson
4. Cosy winter food, you can keep your guests very happy indeed with warming festive drinks and hearty, comforting dishes.
Photographer – Emma Lawson
5.. as you’re not battling with others for those ever-popular summer dates, you’ll be able to work with all those suppliers at the top of your list! Smart thinking.
Photographer – Mint and Jasmine
If these reasons haven’t convinced you, then take a look at these beautiful photographs with special thanks to Michael and Marie, who got married at The Cow Shed Crail, Karyn and Ewan, who wed at The Byre at Inchyra, and to Cat and Mike who shared a winter celebration at Guardswell Farm.
Karyn and Ewan – The Byre at Inchyra
Photographer – Wonderful and Strange
Cat and Mike – Guardswell Farm
Photographer – Emma Lawson
Marie and Michal – The Cow Shed Crail
Photographer – Mint and Jasmine
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Suppliers:
Cat and Mike
Venue – Guardswell Farm
Photographer – Emma Lawson
Styling, floristry and On The Day stationery – Gloam
Table plan door design – Catherine Connacher
Catering – Lazy Sunday Catering
Bar – Lov Events
Band – It’s No’ Reel Scottish Ceilidh Band
Celebrant – Kathryn Hanson
Karyn and Ewan
Venue – The Byre at Inchyra
Photographer – Wonderful and Strange
Styling, floristry and On The Day stationery – Gloam
Caterer – Stocks Events
Bar – Hutton Bars
Lighting – The Byre at Inchyra
Napkins – 88 Events
Marie and Michal
Venue – The Cow Shed Crail
Photographer – Mint and Jasmine
Styling, floristry and On The Day stationery – Gloam
Caterer and linens – Edinburgh Catering Company
Celebrant – Ian Whitelaw
Lighting – Wedding Lighting Hire Scotland
Tables and chairs – Virginia’s Vintage Hire