When selecting a memorable wedding date, Christmas is certainly a popular choice. Whilst Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day are among the wedding dates you should avoid, the Christmas period offers plenty more potential dates to play with as well as the opportunity to spread even more festive cheer at the most wonderful time of the year.
Whether you’re currently adding those finishing flourishes to your Christmas wedding date or looking ahead to next year, there are some touches that no festive wedding should be without. Here we reveal just ten of them…
1. The Christmas tree
Including Christmas trees in your wedding décor doesn’t have to be cliché or tacky. In fact, many wedding venues, including our own, already have decorated Christmas trees on full display come December and they make elegant additions to any winter wedding scheme.
2. The greenery garlands
Continue your evergreen theme by adding garlands to the mix. Greenery garlands can be found in all shapes, sizes and styles. They can be used to adorn your wedding arbour; spread across the length of your wedding tables to create an all-natural, seasonally inspired runner; or used to frame your tableware beautifully.
Your garlands can incorporate lots of different foliage to ensure a Christmas-inspired finish. Holly, pine branches, eucalyptus, mistletoe and ivy are all great options when decking the halls, the natural way.
3. The festive wordplay
We love a play on words, and there’s no better time to give a personal touch to your wedding décor than at Christmas. From the signature, ‘wedding “Christmas” bells are ringing’ napkins to Christmas cocktails with ‘jingle juice’ name tags, you really can be as creative as you like.
4. The fairy lights
During the season of sparkle, no festive scheme would be complete without a smattering of fairy lights. These can offer the most stunning and atmospheric lighting option, especially when used on those shorter, darker winter days as WedBoard explains:
“One of the key decor elements that will definitely stand out during your ceremony or reception is lighting. This is where wedding fairy lights are a perfect addition! They’re a simple yet stunning way to create a romantic ambience or cosy vibe. This popular lighting option can truly transform a space and set the tone for your special day. From glamorous and opulent to laid back and rustic, fairy lights are ideal for any style of wedding.”
Use fairy lights to create magical canopies, stunning archways, luminous backdrops and dreamy dancefloors to light up the night in the most romantic way.
5. The metallic tableware
Add yet more glitter to your sparkling occasion with your choice of tableware. Metallics – whether gold, rose gold, silver or jewel-toned – are synonymous with Christmas. Incorporate these shinier, stand-out shades subtly via your tableware. Read our guide to using metallics in your wedding décor for more top tips.
6. The fireworks
If you’re ready to brave the cold, light up the night and spread the joy with a fireworks display. It’s the perfect entertainment for a festive wedding.
7. The Christmas wreath
Christmas wreaths aren’t just for front doors. They can be used creatively throughout your venue, including on reception walls, across wedding tables, on the hearths of fireplaces, down the aisle and even on the front of your wedding car to give your foliage the ultimate festive feel.
8. The baubles
Baubles are about as Christmassy as it gets, and they can be used to create some very impressive table displays. Whether using vintage or modern baubles, in similar or contrasting colours, baubles deliver an eclectic, thoroughly festive tablescape that’s certain to be adored by your guests.
9. The log fire
Create the romantic, cosy vibe Christmas weddings are known and loved for by asking your venue to make use of those log fires and burners. There’s nothing more warming or welcoming during the festive season.
10. The snow
Whilst we can’t guarantee the appearance of real snow at your Christmas wedding, you can create a similar effect with your choice of confetti. If you plan to host the iconic confetti throw outside, choose fresh petals in bright white colours to replicate a snowy day.
