The Beau-coup Wedding Blog

I’ve been posting a ton of winter wedding themes lately, but I just can’t seem to get enough and I hope you all feel the same! I am a huge fan of snowboarding and skiing and when I saw couples taking lifts up to their wedding venue, it seemed too perfect not to post! So, for today’s blog, we’re going to get some ski-lodge wedding inspiration.

For this wedding theme, the inspiration comes from the slopes, so to get your guests in the mood, host your event atop a snowy mountain accessible by ski lifts or some sort of gondola. For a cozy reception a stone lodge would be perfect, especially it contains a roaring fire.

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To fit in with the cozy ambiance of the lodge, set up plenty of candles, both votive candles and lanterns. Stick to a simple color palette– I personally like deep purple and use it sparingly within your decorations to add a bit of color. You might also consider twinkle lights to hang overhead.

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To stay in theme, use lift tickets as escort cards, hang cute banners around the venue, and take giant group pictures around the lifts. Give some sparklers to your guests in order to make a dramatic exit, and prepare some cute favor bags with some hot cocoa wedding favors or something equally as indulgent.

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Above all, make sure that your wedding attire is warm. You could purchase a long-sleeve gown or wear a cute cover-up such as a warm cashmere cardigan, a (faux) fur stole, or even a long winter coat in the color of your choice. Dress up your bridesmaids in a pretty purple color and give them all shawls to wear over the gown. You might also want to wear boots or some other warm footwear– especially if it’s raining or snowing. I also love accenting your look with a lovely hairpiece.

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For the food, be sure to serve your guests some hot soup and plenty of warm things. For dessert try mixing it up with a dessert buffet featuring plenty of cookies, cupcakes, and chocolates to give your guests a treat.

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