Why planning a mid-winter wedding has more pros than cons

DECIDING to get married at Christmas is probably one of the most special times of the year. There’s already a strong pre-party feel in the air thanks to Christmas, people are more predisposed to feasting and having a good time; hotels are bedecked in lovely seasonal decorations that add some extra warmth; it’s also off-peak time which means you’re also likely to have a feeling of exclusivity to the hotel venue. It’s also a time when family and friends who live away from home are likely to be back for a few days break. With proper planning and attention to detail, your Christmas wedding can tap into all of the above to enhance the feel good factor.

Getting married this time of year is also more intimate as summer weddings tend to be more dispersed affairs with guests traversing outside and inside the hotel all evening long. Not so with a Christmas wedding as people will naturally be drawn to the warmth of the venue creating a better buzz.

There are also great savings to be had by getting married in winter which is naturally a quieter time of year. This scenario is to the bride and groom’s advantage as hotels will be looking and vying for extra business. Moreover, a Christmas or winter wedding also brings venue availability in play. If there’s a particular venue that you have your heart set on to host your reception - one that might otherwise be booked for most of the year - winter is an ideal time to strike. There is also the added bonus of more rooms being available this time of year meaning guests won’t have to travel far to find accommodation.

And if all that wasn’t enough, there is also the bonus of planning a special honeymoon in the tropics which will also be that bit cheaper to book than during the height of summer and out-of-school-time when prices are higher. Winter produces a multitude of positive reasons why you should plan a wedding.