Your wedding will be held in the cold season? Or are you still in doubt, and weigh all the pros and cons of the wedding in the winter? Then we want to help you with your advice and recommendations regarding the peculiarities of the wedding in the winter.
Let's start, perhaps, with the question, "How to organize a wedding in the winter?"
In practice, the organization of winter and summer weddings does not differ much. It is only necessary to take into account some of the features that are determined by the time of the year, namely:
- Winter brightens later, but it gets dark much earlier. Consider this factor when conducting a photo session;
- risk of a sudden change in weather. With our unpredictable winters, to the last one you can not be sure of the temperature of the environment on the day of the wedding. Proceeding from this, think your outfit so that it comes up to minus 20 and plus 5 degrees;
- for a walk and photo shoot, take a thermos with hot tea so that you can warm yourself in the car;
- walk the route so that you do not stay on the street for a long time. You can freeze, dirty your outfit, and in fact on this day you should look perfect. Therefore, more than 10-15 minutes to be outdoors is not worth it, alternate street photography, and shooting indoors.
Now let's talk about the pros and cons of the wedding in the winter
Benefits:
- the number of married couples is much less than in the summer months. This means a tougher competition in the wedding services market, and there is an opportunity to invite the best photographer, videographer, leading for much less money. The same applies to the selection of the restaurant;
- in the winter time in most of the wedding salons, the season of discounts and sales starts, so that you can save on the wedding dress and groom's costume;
- the opportunity to choose the time suitable for you in the registry office, and not be satisfied with what did not fit other couples;
- and, of course, you should not miss the opportunity to become a husband and wife on Valentine's Day. Very symbolic, is not it?
- The original photo session at the wedding in the winter will not leave anyone indifferent. Happy newlyweds on the background of sparkling snow - what could be more beautiful?
Now let's say a few words about the shortcomings:
- somewhat limited opportunities for a photo shoot. Nobody guarantees that suddenly it will not rain, and the whole beautiful winter fairy tale will not suddenly become a gray slush. And also pretty frozen faces and the hands of the newlyweds can not look very romantic;
- the risk of catching a catarrhal or viral illness increases, both by guests, and by the bride and groom. Therefore, on the eve of marriage, you must be extremely attentive to your health;
- winter a less rich selection of fruits and vegetables than in the summer. But in a modern metropolis such a problem ceases to be relevant.
Where to be photographed for the wedding in the winter?
Let us give you some tips on where you can take a picture in the winter at a wedding.
- Winter forest, a botanical garden or a frozen lake. This option is suitable only if the winter is snowy enough, and the landscape really looks like a winter fairy tale.
You can also make some original photos with horses in nature. If the temperature is above zero, then it is better to refuse street photosession. - A wooden country house. And to shoot both inside and outside the house.
- If you live in the city, and you do not have time or opportunity to go on the nature, then use the city's advantages. For shooting, you can go to any shopping mall, furniture store or clothing store. Go to the theater or even the circus.
We hope that our advice will help you make your wedding in the winter the most fabulous and memorable day in your life.