We just love Christmas so we’re fairly nuts about Christmas weddings! This magical time of year is the perfect time to get wed and brides and grooms are spoilt for choice when it comes to cute and charming details. From toasty drinks receptions to a wealth of sparkly and rustic décor, there is just so much to inspire at this time of year. For those of you tying the knot in 2016 we’ve rounded up some beautiful ideas made for festive celebrations…
1. Give your guests a bit of after-dinner entertainment with some Christmas crackers (check out a DIY version here). Don’t forget to pop in paper crowns so guests can party in festive style in to the wee hours!
2. Stack some candy canes in the shape of a heart at place settings, on your dessert table or by a drink station for a really sweet touch.
3. We love this creative guest book idea! Get your guests to scribble a message to you on a bauble and pop it on the Christmas tree – the great thing about this is you’ll have them to reminisce over as you decorate your tree each year. If you’ve a thing for baubles, they can look gorgeous stacked on a glass stand as a creative and festive centrepiece and you can also pick up bauble place card holders in the weddingsonline shop, favour and place name in one!
4. Christmas time is all about the food – from tins of roses to yule logs, Christmas puddings and gingerbread men, we love all the treats that make an appearance at this time of year. These cutesy tree shaped cookies would go down a treat at your drink’s reception with steaming mugs of tea, coffee and hot chocolate. And if you love creative food styling, Cabot Cheese show you to transform your blocks of cheddar in to one seriously cute Christmas Tree Cheese Board, perfect for nibbling on pre-or post dinner – check it out here!
5. Why not hang a Mr or Mrs stocking from the back of your reception chairs for a fun festive vibe! We also love the idea of using stockings as an alternative guestbook – it’s the perfect spot to pop wishes for the happy couple.
6. More foodie delights! These quirky little gingerbread houses could be a quaint and charming centrepiece idea.
7. We love our hot chocolate and mulled wine for Christmas weddings but if you’re looking for something frosted and tasty, these Gingerbread Martini’s will be devoured! See the recipe here.
8. These cosy tartan hand warmers are a cheap and cheerful favour idea and your guests will love this practical little token. See the tutorial over on Swoon Studio.
9. Forget confetti, get yourself some fake snow for the most magical exit ever!
10. Rosemary has so many creative uses come the festive season – from a garnish for your cosy drinks to adorable mini wreaths. Get crafting these mini place cards by following this easy tutorial over on Spoon Fork Bacon.
Credits: 1. Mini Crackers Image by Elizabeth Messina via Snippet & Ink | 2. Candy Cane Hearts Image by Live View Studios via Studio DIY | 3. Christmas Bauble Guest Book Image by Live View Studios via Studio DIY | 4. Christmas Tree Cookies Image by Amanda Hein Photography via Style Me Pretty | 5. Mr & Mrs Stockings via Etsy | 6. Ginger Bread House Centrepieces via Marie Delice Blogspot | 7. Frosted Gingerbread Martini Recipe via Glitter Guide | 8. Cosy Hand Warmer DIY via Swoon Studio | 9. Snow Cones Image by Chriselda Photography | 10. Mini Wreath DIY via Spoon Fork Bacon
