It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and what better time to celebrate the happiest day of your life? Christmas weddings have always been popular, and they’re an excellent opportunity to deck the halls and jingle the night away while celebrating the lifelong love you share with your partner. We’ve gathered our top tips for making your Christmas wedding as spectacular and festive as you’ve always dreamed it could be.
Embrace Holiday Hues
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Create a colour scheme using your favourite Christmas colours to encourage a festive mood from the moment your guests enter your wedding venue. Incorporate rich reds and forest greens with metallic gold or silver accents for timeless elegance, or use jewel tones like emerald, sapphire, and deep burgundy for a luxurious winter wedding palette. Consider adding festive patterns inspired by classic Christmas décor, such as plaid ribbons, holly motifs, or subtle snowflake details, to elevate your holiday wedding theme. Bright navy blues or icy silvers can give a modern winter twist, while rustic elements like burlap or pinecones enhance a cozy holiday atmosphere.
No Christmas wedding would be complete without ample gold and silver accents for the perfect touch of sparkle!
Take Inspiration from Your Christmas Tree
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Decorate your venue with the same adornments you’d use for your Christmas tree! Decorate your venue with the same festive touches you’d use for your Christmas tree! Think glittering baubles, warm fairy lights, and candle arrangements reminiscent of a holiday mantelpiece. Incorporate mini ornaments into table centrepieces, hang garlands along staircases or banquet halls, and add hints of pine, holly, or mistletoe for a classic Christmas feel.
Even your wedding cake can reflect the season, adorned with sugared cranberries, pine sprigs, or seasonal figurines inspired by holiday stories like The Nutcracker or A Christmas Carol. Before buying dozens of tealights or other open-flame decorations, check with your venue for any fire or safety restrictions to ensure your décor is both beautiful and safe.
Finally, don’t forget to beautify your place settings with festive wreaths, garlands, and gold or silver cutlery to complete the holiday ambience.
Timeless Florals Infused with Pine
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Nothing makes it feel like Christmas quite like seasonal florals and greenery! Adding cuttings of pine, incorporating winter berries, and including seasonal ribbons to enhance the festive spirit of your bouquets.
Your florist can help select seasonal blooms, such as poinsettias, holly, amaryllis, or Christmas roses as your centrepieces, accented with decorative pinecones and pine cuttings. For a holiday twist, consider scented elements like cinnamon sticks or clove-studded oranges to make your floral arrangements a multi-sensory experience that evokes classic Christmas memories.
For custom holiday florals and décor, the team at Clippings Floral Design, Vintage Hotels’ in-house florist in Niagara-on-the-Lake, can help bring your vision to life. They specialize in fresh greenery, seasonal arrangements, and full holiday setups, from mantles and banisters to centrepieces, ensuring your wedding is perfectly festive from every angle.
Design Festive Invitations
Set the tone for your Christmas wedding from the moment guests open the envelope. Consider these ideas to make your invitations both charming and memorable:
- Luxurious, seasonal paper: Use thick, handmade or richly textured paper in deep reds, greens, or metallic tones.
- Festive embellishments: Tie on twine, bold ribbons, or dried flowers like baby’s breath, waxflower, or lavender.
- Holiday-inspired illustrations: Include hand-painted snow-covered landscapes, holly borders, or miniature winter wreaths.
- Playful personalization: Add holiday quotes or references to the 12 Days of Christmas for a whimsical, memorable touch.
Combining these Christmas elements creates beautiful invitations that are keepsakes, perfectly reflecting the magic of your festive celebration.
Capture Memories in a Winter Wonderland
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Take advantage of the stunning snow-covered landscapes and festive décor at our venues for magical winter wedding photos:
- Pillar & Post, Niagara-on-the-Lake: Cozy fireplaces and elegant banquet rooms perfect for classic holiday weddings.
- Millcroft Inn & Spa, Caledon: Riverside gardens and charming indoor spaces offer picture-perfect winter scenery.
- Queen’s Landing, Niagara-on-the-Lake: Elegant ballrooms and sparkling chandeliers provide a festive backdrop for larger celebrations.
- Prince of Wales Hotel, Niagara-on-the-Lake: Courtyards and candlelit barrel rooms suit both intimate and grand winter weddings.
- Niagara Wineries partnered with Vintage Hotels: Rustic vineyard charm with indoor and outdoor spaces enhanced by twinkling lights and holiday décor.
Incorporate sleighs, lanterns, or oversized ornaments, and capture candid moments under chandeliers, by fireplaces, or along snow-covered pathways for a true Christmas storybook feel.
Hand Out Christmas Wedding Favours
Christmas wedding favours are sure to be a hit! Draw inspiration from festive traditions like the 12 Days of Christmas for unique favour ideas. Guests can receive sets of holiday treats, such as hot chocolate bombs, candy canes, or miniature Christmas cookies. Or give ornaments, scented candles, or small potted evergreens to take home as a lasting memento of your holiday wedding. These charming touches not only celebrate the season but also create a personal connection to the joyous spirit of Christmas for every guest.
Host Your Elegant Christmas Wedding with Vintage Hotels
Infuse classic elegance and vintage flair into your Christmas wedding with Vintage Hotels! Our wedding planners love making your dreams come true, and we’re eager to get started on all the details that will make your wedding a festive celebration for the ages. Contact us today to discuss how we can make your Christmas wedding a success!
*Featured image courtesy of Afterglow Images