It is said repeatedly, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. And if you are planning a wedding that’s grand enough to endure the ever-thickening frost, then Christmas is the appropriate time to get married. Christmas is when members of the family gather together and this is also when the churches exhibit the most vibrant and bright decors. It’s also that time of the year when everyone is in their best moods.
Colors of red and green are plentiful during this festive season and so it’s only natural for you to choose to use these colors in your overall wedding motif. This does not mean that you should buy a wedding dress that’s primarily red and green. Rather, you can choose the traditional white and emphasize your dress with sequins or beads. The faux-fur wrap and muff are absolute needs during this day. You would also be one unique bride if you hold a poinsetta arrangement as a wedding bouquet.
Flowers can be pretty rare during this time, hence, they’re much more expensive. Springs of holly and white candles are excellent ideas for your wedding party/reception décor. You can also use a lot of poinsettias with red, gold and green ribbons. Top this with candle wedding favors and you will have your guests becoming all warm and romantic! And just to highlight the date of your wedding, you can also set up a Christmas tree in one corner of the wedding reception hall.
You can also consider employing some musicians to play Christmas carols as your wedding prelude music. A well-trained children’s choir could also add to the originality of your big day. These very children could also give away wedding favors candles as people arrive to your wedding reception.
Now down to the wedding menu. What food should you serve on this special day? There are 2 basic protein meals that needs to be offered during Christmas dinner – roasted turkey and baked ham. The turkey should be nice and golden brown including your choice of spices. With baked ham, make sure that you baste it with pineapple juice, orange juice, or mustard and brown sugar. You may also hand out baked ham as edible wedding favors.
These are just a few of the tips on ways to brighten up your Christmas day wedding. With just a bit imagination and plenty of creativity, you can do a lot.
