Perks of being a Winter Bride

As mentioned previously, being a Winter Bride sort of just happened to me... it wasn't intentional. BUT, I have found out that it comes with MANY perks... here's my Top 5 list:

1. Winter Weddings are a break from the ordinary - every summer when "wedding season" rolls around, even those of us who love weddings get a little tired of having a wedding every weekend. Having a wedding in the Winter is a little different in that you most likely won't be planning your wedding at the same time as 5 of your friends, and the winter wedding ambience is totally different than summer weddings.
2. Better venue options -- while most awesome venues tend to fill up at least a year in advance for spring/summer weddings, there are usually a relatively good amount of openings in the Winter for most venues. So you get better pickin's!
3. Vendor discounts -- Not only will you likely get better venue options, but you can usually negotiate for better venue pricing! In my experience, not only did I get my venue for much less than the cost it rents out for in the summer, but I also was offered "off-season" discounts from other vendors as well photographers, caterers, florists, hair & makeup, etc
4. Unique pictures -- I am loving the unique pictures that can be captured in the winter -- brides in the snow, brides in lovely boleros and capes, couples making snow angels in their formal wear, couples walking down streets in town that have holiday decorations, etc
5. You can use seasonal decorations at your ceremony or reception site as part of your wedding decorations! For instance, since I'm getting married Jan 2, the decorations from the Holidays will still be up at the church (loads of red flowers, yay!), at the hotel where the reception is taking place, and on the street lanterns in the downtown area so that I can get some fabulous night time shots!!