It's winter in the Southern Hemisphere and although, not the most popular time to wed, I think if you're going to have a winter wedding, Australia and New Zealand not only offers fab scenery but the winter chill is always a little less harsh than other parts of the world.
There are some extra planning considerations for a winter wedding though, so here's our top tips.
It goes without saying that when choosing you’re winter wedding venue you will need to consider, first and foremost, the weather. Keep in mind that limiting movement between venues to avoid having wet and miserable guests, is a thoughtful idea. Holding your ceremony and reception in the same place is ideal.
One of the key things to consider when selecting your venue, regardless of time of year, is photo opportunities. In winter, it will not always be possible to have photos taken outside so instead of lakes and vineyards, think cosy, romantic settings such as open fireplaces and sweeping staircases.
Candlelight is the perfect accompaniment for a winter wedding because of the gorgeous, warm ambience they create. For your table centrepieces try placing silver sprayed branches in tall vases, and hang crystal or silver ornaments from them. Cluster candles on the table around the vase and the light will be reflected by the ornaments. Tall vintage candelabras also make stunning centerpieces.
Flowers are important and there are an abundance in season in winter, such as the trusty rose, traditional tulips, wintery snow drops, sweet french Lavender and some good ol' Aussie eucalypts.
As for your attire, opt for a heavier fabric for your gown and compliment with a gorgeous white fur stole or fur lined and luxurious velvet wraps. Think of your gown, veil and wraps etc as your props in photos.
Favours are the easy part and your spoilt for choice if you're looking for a winter themed gift. Hot chocolate sachets is a sweet and fun option, bags of dried lavender and little vials of essential oils is a lovely touch and if you're looking for something a little more personal, snow globes with the bride and groom inside is super cute.
In cooler weather we all tend to eat more so offer winter cocktails such as egg nogg, Bellini's, Whiskey or Baileys on ice for pre-dinner drinks and serve hearty foods such as lamb shanks with lots of roast winter veges, washed down with vintage reds, followed with any kind of dense pudding.
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It's been far too long since my last post and my apologies for that. It's been a busy month but here I am, back and with a new found love - paper pomanders! Well, I say 'new' but really I fell in love with them some time ago and always try to incorporate them into an event. They're fun, yet elegant decorations that can be embellished with lace, feathers, fabric, glitter, or beads to compliment any occassion. At the moment my faves are these beautiful paper flower pomanders and bouquets from a compant called Whether Paperworks. Each piece is custom designed and handmade using your choice of paper from magazines, sheet music, old books, journals, newspaper, even photographs and every stunning bouquet, handcrafted petal by petal, a process that results in a one of a kind creation, unique to you. Swoon! 
