A Cozy Fireside Theme Wedding

Looking for a wedding theme with a lot of charm? A great idea for a fall or winter wedding is to have a cozy fireside theme. Find out how to plan a wedding around this original concept.

Finding the right location for your wedding theme will be key. Obviously it needs to be a space with a large central fireplace. A lodge, ski resort, or country inn will likely be your best bets, unless you happen to know someone who owns a fabulous ski chalet for a vacation home. Look for a venue that has enough space around the fireplace to set up seating for your guests. Alternately, if your ceremony will be very short (like ten minutes or less), people could stand. Wooden benches or chairs would be an appropriate style of seating for a fireside ceremony. Make them cozy by adding tartan cushions or cable knit pillows to them.

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Since the fireplace will be a focal point of your wedding, you should put care into decorating it. Lots and lots of candles across the mantle will definitely add a romantic touch. If you like, the candles could be nestled in among pine boughs and pine cones for a wintery effect. For an autumn wedding, use bittersweet and small gourds in place of the pine greenery. Larger decorations on either side of the fireplace will be a nice detail. Tall bronze hurricane lanterns or vases full of seasonal blossoms will look wonderful. By the way, be sure that someone cleans the area around the hearth before your wedding so you are not dragging your wedding gown through soot and ashes.

Speaking of your wedding gown, look for one with a seasonal flair. Rich textures are very appealing for cold weather weddings. You might not initially think of lace when you think of a textural material, but when used as a solid piece, a rich ivory lace definitely gives that effect. Simple handmade wedding jewelry will suit the informal nature of a fireside wedding. Another idea is to select a wedding dress in a classic fabric like silk mikado and then give it a cozy feeling with a lightweight ivory mohair wrap. A thin silk velvet bolero is another beautiful accent for a cold weather wedding. Or think about choosing a wedding dress in a rich color like bronze to play up the rustic feeling of your fireside wedding. Unique wedding jewelry and a plain veil will complete the look.

The right food and drink will go a long way towards creating the atmosphere for your wedding. Welcome your guests with a hot drink station to take the chill off. You can have cocoa, mulled hot cider, coffee, and tea. If you want to give the drink station a little kick, add Irish coffee and hot toddies to the menu. A rich dish such as beef stew or mushroom ravioli would make an excellent main course for dinner. And instead of a Viennese hour, have - what else? - a s'mores bar! It is sure to be a huge hit with guests of all ages.

With plenty of cozy details and rustic charm, you can create a wonderful fireside wedding. It is such a perfect theme for an informal fall or winter wedding, and one that you and your guests are sure to remember forever.

A Cozy Fireside Theme Wedding

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