Getting married in winter? It’s not foolish, it’s pure magic!
Are you sworn enemies to the heat? Don’t worry! If you are planning your wedding, you don’t have to settle for spring or summer. Getting married in winter is the ideal solution for those who love the cold season, evocative and full of mystery. It’s an opportunity to create fairy-tale decorations, design original themed menus and take advantage of some irresistible benefits.
The advantages of a winter wedding
Getting married in winter is an unconventional choice that is attracting more and more couples. There are many benefits, starting with the honeymoon. The season is perfect for visiting exotic destinations such as Vietnam, Tanzania, the coast of Peru and the Gulf of Thailand. Or you can enjoy the beauty of European cities such as Vienna, Prague, Budapest and Salzburg, which come alive with lights, spicy scents and Christmas markets between December and January.
Those who choose the coldest months of the year can set the date less in advance, taking advantage of the greater availability of venues and suppliers. This allows you to book the location of your dreams without hassle, planning every detail according to your own tastes and desires.
Impressive and spectacular decorations
The winter season lends itself to sophisticated and visually striking decorations. Those who love the tranquillity of snow-covered landscapes can opt for pure white, brought to life with shrubs, ferns, cineraria leaves and St. John’s wort berries. The play of light, skilfully orchestrated with crystals and candles, will surround the environment in an enchanted aura, evoking the cosy atmosphere of winter gardens.
Wedding design also favours cool colours, such as powder blue and cosmic cobalt, reminiscent of the shades of ice and the depths of the night sky. For glamorous and sparkling decorations, you can go for metallic tones, such as silver, copper, gold and bronze, enhanced with fine fabrics and majestic chandeliers. Long imperial tables, set with porcelain, candelabra and spectacular floral arrangements, are also the perfect choice for a romantic Valentine’s Day wedding or an unusual carnival wedding. In the first half of March, the event can embrace styles such as boho chic, shabby chic or country chic, using raw fabrics and shades that recall the colours of the earth.
Emphasise the festive atmosphere
Between December 1st and Epiphany, original Christmas-themed decorations can be created, favouring total white or warmer palettes, which include cheerful and vibrant shades: forest green, ruby red, burgundy and antique gold. Flower design reinterprets the spirit of the holidays, incorporating iconic elements such as fir branches and poinsettias, available in cream and burgundy, into the compositions. The Christmas tree, an essential feature, can be placed in the centre of the room and decorated with an original sugared almonds display. The decorations can be made with handcrafted objects and edible decorations, which can also be used for themed corners featuring tea, herbal teas, hot chocolate and mulled wine. The menus, prepared with seasonal ingredients and farm-to-table products, can include soups, polenta, traditional recipes and typical Christmas desserts.
Customised lighting design enhances the rooms with poetic chiaroscuro, creating an intimate and familiar atmosphere. For evening weddings, it can also be used in outdoor spaces, enlivened by architectural projections, light trails and soft lighting, which accompany the arrival of the bride and groom and their guests. Diamond stages, personalised videos and laser effects will also bring a wild after-party to life, with dance, rock, reggae or soul music. Musical entertainment and fireworks will be the focus of the New Year’s Eve wedding, a unique opportunity to celebrate with friends and family in a pleasant and charming setting.
Winter weddings at the Antiche Scuderie Odescalchi
Nestled in a fairytale landscape, our venue is the ideal location for a winter wedding that combines aesthetics and comfort. The centuries-old woods and magnificent English gardens, embellished with red cotoneaster berries, offer the perfect backdrop for themed decorations. The elegant rooms of the historic residence, heated by imposing fireplaces, are topped by magnificent beamed ceilings, which can be adorned with drapes, cascades of transparent spheres containing candles or micro-lights to recreate the magic of the night sky.
Thanks to the versatility of the spaces and the collaboration with a dense network of partners – including musicians, catering companies, event designers, light designers and flower designers – every detail is designed with the utmost care to satisfy the couple’s every need. To mitigate the inconveniences of winter and avoid any kind of travel, it is possible to organise an authentic civil ceremony directly on site, without sacrificing the charm of a solemn celebration. If you opt for a religious ceremony, however, the venue can book one of the nearby churches in the area, such as the Renaissance Santa Maria del Riposo, just 3 km away.
On milder days, various stages of the wedding – such as the civil ceremony, aperitif, cake cutting and dessert buffet – can be held outdoors. The winter light, reflecting off the waters of Lake Bracciano, creates an ethereal backdrop, offering unique images.
Are you dreaming of an unforgettable off-season wedding? Contact us to visit the Antiche Scuderie Odescalchi: info@scuderieodescalchi.it – phone +39069988152 – mobile +393470330807. We still have a few dates available for next winter! And for those who choose midweek days, there are also interesting financial incentives.
