5 Ideas For A Chic Holiday Themed Wedding

Tis’ the season for a holiday-inspired wedding!

The holiday season is much more than Christmas cookies, eggnog, and multi-colored lights. Not only is it a time of family, but it’s also a time of year that is purely focused on joy and love. Sounds like the perfect time for a wedding to us! But, with a holiday-themed wedding, it can be really easy to go a bit overboard with the holiday spirit. If you’re going for a holiday-themed wedding, try to refrain from putting a holiday spin on every aspect of your wedding. Instead, stick to a few key touches that will put all your guests in the holiday spirit. To inspire you, we’ve gathered five ideas for your holiday-themed wedding that are festive, but still chic enough for your big day!

Holiday Color Palette

Just because you’re having a holiday-themed wedding doesn’t mean you have to use a mix of green, red, blue, and silver. Instead, pick one of your favorite holiday colors, such as light blue or maroon, and complement it with metallic accents. This will give your decor a holiday spin without being too on the nose. You can even use garland and twinkle lights as part of your decor to create an atmosphere that is striking, but still elegant.

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Seasonal Bar Menu

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There’s nothing like a spiced cocktail for your signature drink! The easiest way to incorporate some holiday fun into your wedding is to create a seasonal bar menu. This could be adding a spiked cider, cranberry cocktail, or a hot toddy to your menu in addition to the traditional beer and wine. Mix in some holiday-inspired decorations like cranberry-infused ice cubes, mint leaves, or broken candy cane for an extra festive touch.

Ornament Wedding Favors

Get a little DIY with your wedding favors and create personalized ornaments for your wedding favors. This may sound expensive, but with a quick trip to the crafts store, you’ll have all of your supplies for a small price. Simply take small, clear ornaments that you can fill with confetti or fake flowers and write your guests’ names on tags you can attach to the ornaments with a ribbon. You can also use these favors as your placement cards that let guests know where they’re seated for the reception.

Create A Cozy Environment

Bring your guests home for the holidays by creating a homey atmosphere at your reception. This can be as easy as having a lounge space with oversized couches and baskets of blankets to keep your guests warm. Decorate this space with some candles, hanging icicle lights, and “snow” covered tables to give your guests a winter wonderland experience that makes them feel as if they’re hanging out in their living room on Christmas day!

Festive Late-Night Snacks

If you don’t want to serve a holiday-inspired food menu, incorporate some festive options into your late-night snacks. Serve gingerbread and sugar cookies or set up a hot chocolate and eggnog bar. It’ll give your guests a taste of the holidays without overwhelming them with too much holiday-inspired food. It’s always best to pick one item to put a festive touch on, either the food, bar, or hors d'oeuvres, then go more traditional with the others.