Searching for winter wedding ideas? It may go against conventional wisdom: traditionally, the most popular wedding dates are in the summer or fall. Meanwhile, many of those who do opt for December to March host a destination wedding in a temperate or tropical location.
Yet over the years at Vogue, we’ve featured a number of cold-weather nuptials that will immediately have you dreaming of a candlelit ceremony amid a snowfall. One bride wed in a field overlooking the Rockies, while another embraced London’s magical holiday decorations during her reception. Many wore romantic wedding dresses with long lace sleeves or wraps—and one even wore boots down the aisle.
Below, see our favorite winter wedding ideas from real weddings in Vogue—and if you’re convinced to host one yourself, make sure to read our do’s and don’ts guide for the season. As Aspen-based wedding planner Virginia Frischkorn says? “Winter weddings are magical.”
French illustrator Garance Doré and Outlander actor Graham McTavish held a January wedding at Borthwick Castle in Scotland. The bride wore a minimal long-sleeved dress by Heidi Merrick with white boots as they married amid candlelight and simple seasonal flowers.
Yann Audic