10 Festive Ideas for a Holiday Wedding

Jingle bells, lights, and mistletoe — what’s not to love?

Who decided that June was the best month for a wedding? Couples who tie the knot in December know that holiday décor can give their nuptials extra sparkle.

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1. Set the tone before guests arrive with snowy Christmas tree invites.

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2. Keep things festive and elegant with floor-length dresses in a rich holiday hue.

 

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​3. Add a little holiday sparkle to your bouquet with silvery branches.

 

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4. Have the ring bearer usher the rings down the aisle in a tiny sleigh.

 

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​5. Skip rice or sparklers and let guests ring in the happy couple with jingle bells. 

 

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6. Have guests leave wedding presents under the tree.

 

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7. Pine cones studded with holly berries add a touch of winter flora to the place cards.

 

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8. A bowtie and a veil turn reindeer into Christmas-appropriate cake toppers.

 

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9. Instead of a guest book, have friends and family snap photos kissing under the mistletoe to share with words of wisdom.

 

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10. End the night with a mug of hot chocolate with a candy cane stir.

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