10 Tips for a snowy, winter wedding | Kelsey Booth

Is your dream to get married in a winter wonderland?

Colorado among many other destinations makes for the perfect place to tie the knot, but add a fresh foot of white powdery snow, and it’s even more magical.

Here are a few tips to make it perfect!

1. Go with the weather!

Winter brings in all sorts of weather from powder days to bright, sunny, bluebird days.

Sometimes that means the views go out of range.

Regardless of what the weather may bring, Colorado doesn’t disappoint!

2. Incorporate an activity you love.

Want to take a few laps with your partner after you get married? Schedule it in!

Consider getting married at a ski resort like Copper Mountain.

Mulled wine by the fire?

An amazing dinner or breakfast? Make time for what you love!

3. Dress warm.

The obvious. Layers on layers.

Winter boots, long johns under layers, hand warmers, foot warmers, heated gloves.

It will typically snow in the mountains October-May so be sure to plan accordingly.

4. Have an earlier ceremony time.

Winter brings early sunsets so be sure to Google what time the sunset will be.

This can affect pictures and dinner start times with the sun sets before 5PM.

5. Plan for travel.

Give yourself a little wiggle room just in case there’s wild weather.

Is there a drive from your ceremony to the reception? Are people driving from out of state?

6. Provide Heaters & Blankets!

How can you make it a better experience for your guests?

Also a basket with hand warmers or maybe a bar with hot drinks.

7. Find seasonal flowers!

Greenery or dried florals will help with the cost of florals during the winter season! \

Or consider muffs in lieu of bridal bouquets.

8. Capitalize on the holidays or do the opposite!

Always dreamed of a Christmas wedding with the holiday lights around town? It makes the perfect backdrop!

Consider your guests and guest count. Holidays may be busier and more expensive for all of your guests.

Looking for a little wedding inspiration? Check out this gorgeous winter wedding in Vail!

Alli and Jake (pictured above) had their destination winter wedding at The Lodge at Breckenridge in January. She wrote up a few tips to keep in mind if you’re traveling in for your wedding

Helpful destination wedding tips if you are from out of town!

1. If you are bringing outside decorations ask if either the venue/hotel will hold the items for you and ship them ahead of time so you know they will be there for the big day or if a guest is driving to the destination, ask if they could carry the decorations for you to cut out the shipping costs.

2. If you are flying, reserve a plane seat near the exit doors or pay for the extra legroom so you have space for your wedding dress, or ask the flight attendants if they can store it in the captain’s closet.

3. Pack your most important wedding items in your carry-on bag in case your luggage gets lost.

Ex: wedding rings, wedding shoes/jewelry, “something borrowed” etc.