Winter Wedding Themes

Winter Wedding Themes: somehow that seems like an oxymoron, right? Weddings are for spring and summer...and autumn at best, aren't they? No ma'am! Weddings are the delight of any season; they give us a reason to celebrate, to recall the 'joie de vivre', eh?

And winter weddings give us a special treat: a chance for the host and hostess to 'pull out the stops' ! No depending on mother nature here! Here we depend upon our ingenuity and zest for life ! It's the cabaret of weddings: anything is possible!

I got married once, alas. Not that I want another groom, one is enough thanks! but I would like another chance to have a gala event! Well, my 20th is coming, so who knows?

I have some fabulous themes for weddings in the 'off season'. My first offering is an especial favorite; the 'period' wedding. A wedding planned and enjoyed according to past traditions. These can be loosely based on our popular conception of the period or researched for authentic detail. Either way, they can be fabulously fun!

I've chosen the 1920-30's in Great Britain. I like to focus on Great Britain because the US was in the middle of a nasty little thing called a depression just then. In Europe, we see the opulence and panache!

So - we'll begin with guests attire. This is the era of the dandy! Get out the cufflinks, spats and silken cravats (evening these were generally for the morning wear.)

The tuxedo of the day featured tails, black cut away jacket, and a white tie. Usually the white waistcoat (vest) was exposed. The most elegant events were called a 'white tie affair'. A silk tophat, black cape and cane would be ideal.

If you are a military gentleman, you wore your regimental or dress uniform. You might display your medals or ribbons. You might even carry a sabre at your side. (If you've never worn one, practice first, unless you want to fall or slice off a toe!). If you were foreign you might wear a silk cummerbund or sash in your country's color..