Make life easy and take advantage of what each season has to offer when planning the wedding. Not only will it be easier to find flowers and foods that are in season, the celebration will be organic and natural.
Winter Weddings
The décor may reflect the holidays, or simply embrace the season. Decorate the church with seasonal flowers or stay with all white and silver for a snowy effect. Colors for the bridesmaids may be red and green to celebrate the holidays, or the bride may choose to go with the richness plum and gold or silver metallic.
Crystal snowflakes suspended from the ceiling at the reception sparkle and twirl, creating a winter wonderland. Holly and mistletoe above each doorway add even more romance to the event. Floral arrangements reflecting those from the wedding will maintain the desired mood of the season. Serve hearty food with hot cider. Send guests home with commemorative ornaments.
Spring Weddings
Flowers, flowers and more flowers. Spring is the best season to go crazy with a variety of flowers—from daisies to roses. This is also the ideal season for bridesmaids to be in a variety of colors, creating a rainbow wedding party. Or have them wear any combination of yellow and green.
Stay with the floral theme for the reception, from the entrance to the cake. Fresh, early-season, fresh-from-the-garden fruit and vegetables with yogurt dip add to the freshness of the seasonal theme. A cake with wispy flowers and elusive butterflies will delight the guests. Pretty bud vases are the perfect wedding favor for guests.
Summer Weddings
Summertime is the ideal season to have a beach or beach-themed wedding. Decorate the church in pastels, from the flowers to tulle draped over the pews. Glue or wire clusters of shells to continue with the theme. Bridesmaids will appreciate wearing the universally flattering color of turquoise. Add small shells to their summer flower bouquets.
Whether the reception is on the beach or indoors, decorates with starfish, fishnets and more seashells. Tiki torches are ideal for a real beach wedding. Or use paper lanterns indoors. Stark white linens with flower petals scattered about will add to the casual elegance of the beach wedding. Guests will appreciate small beach pails filled with tropical treats, disposable cameras and beach necessities such as sunscreen and sunglasses.
Autumn Weddings
Embrace the crisp, clean season filled with colors of fallen leaves. Rusts, golds and deep reds will pull guests into the ambiance of the celebration. Decorate the church with chrysanthemums and other flowers in autumn colors. Warm up the bridesmaids in fall colors on rich satin fabric. Continue with the deep, warm colors at the reception. Scatter fabric leaves on the tables and place tiny tea lights at each one. Serve a variety of cheeses and crackers before the meal. Guests will love small brocade jewelry boxes and valets to take home.
Embrace the Season
Once the season for the event has been established, build a wedding website and let everyone know about it. Keep it updated so people will check the website often.
