How to make your winter weddings a cozy affair

Indian winters are the perfect time for weddings and it is the preferred season for a reason. With the right amount of chill in the air and a carnival of colourful outfits out in the open, winter weddings certainly do make for a heartwarming sight. While the celebratory spirits create a great vibe, there’s still plenty of planning needed to keep your guests comfortable.

The atmospheric warmth of the décor is just as important as your personal gestures to make your friends and family feel welcome on your special day. We understand all the effort that goes into planning a wedding and came up with a unique guide to help you warm up your winter wedding with love and coziness. With a little attention to detail, you can customize your wedding into a wonderfully thoughtful and enjoyable experience:

1. Venue

• A banquet wedding is a great way to steer clear of cold temperatures and manage the chilly winter breeze.
• If a sprawling lawn is your place of choice, convert it into a cozy paradise with little canopies centered around bonfires.
• Add traditional charpais or cozy couches to the decor, accentuated with a warm throw for your guests to nuzzle in.

2. Décor

• Raise the temperature with small fireplaces or angeethis around the venue for your guests to keep themselves warm.
• Working with your wedding planner or decorator on the right lighting can create a world of difference. We suggest a multitude of tea lights this winter to add softness and warmth.
• Go rustic with earthen lamps and oil burners paired with marigold flowers. A mesmerizing sensory experience, the aromatic ambience will add an exotic touch to your wedding venue.
• Candle stands, lanterns or a wall of candles are some other ways to pep up the décor.
• A Moroccan themed wedding can be ideal for using rugs, wraps and rustic lighting to create a warm ambience.
• Music can also set the mood for the evening and you can opt for live performances or soulful Sufi sounds to get your guests moving to the music.

3. Food

Weddings can be as memorable as the food you serve so go right ahead and do something fun with your menu that your guests remember for years to come.

• A hot chocolate bar is a great way to keep your guests warm and the little ones happy. Create a DIY counter with toppings like marshmallows, sprinkles and whipped cream that can engage your family & friends as per their choice.
• Soups are always a welcome addition to winter meals and can be a delightful starter to warm up your guests. Pay attention to picking soulful soups that can fit right in with the weather. We suggest a range of hearty pumpkin, tomato and chicken broths for the winter season.
• Interesting cocktails are always a crowd pleaser and can set the mood for a great day. Play around with aromatic Indian spices such as cardamom, star anise, cinnamon and black pepper to create some much loved winter favourites such as mulled wine, spiced rum and whiskey sours with a desi twist.
• Wood fired pizzas and live barbecue grills are also a great way to keep your guests entertained with fresh food served up just for them.
• A great cup of coffee and tea with traditional warm desserts like apple pies or piping hot gulab jamuns can be a great way to end a winter meal.

4. Wedding Favors

Make your wedding memories eternal with a range of interesting wedding favors that can delight your guests

• Dry fruit mixes of dates, nuts and raisins can be gifted in individual sized potlis.
• Warm stoles are a great giveaway on the spot that can be used to cover up when it gets cold. Monogrammed or personalized stoles and shawls can be an excellent wedding souvenir as well.
• Tea & coffee hampers are a great way to send your guests back home feeling the warmth.
• Pot pourri and incense sticks are always a great budget option for wedding favours.

While you create the perfect ambience and charm for a warm and cozy wedding to remember, don’t forget to give your special ones a big, affectionate hug that they can reminisce over with love.