As the chill of winter begins to enter the air, wedding palettes take on a welcome change as well. This black and white winter wedding is a perfect transition from fall to winter, and well into February and beyond. Evergreen boughs grace the table, where a modern hoop floral arrangement sits atop a pale blush strip of taffeta table runner. Ornate chargers in black are placed below silver rimmed dinner plates. Gray linen napkins are tied with dramatic black ribbon, the ends left long to trail across the plate romantically. Black stemware, frosted pine cones, and silver flecked mercury glass votives complete this elegant and wintry wedding look.
Winter wedding palettes offer a welcome shift in mood and dramatic elements. Colors deepen, and more foliage comes into play as florals become limited in color and supply. This black and white winter wedding is an elegant look with many ways to customize the decor to suit your personal taste.
Shimmering Table Linens Provide Elegance
The table is first laid with a shimmering pewter metallic tablecloth. It's completely opaque, so there's no need for another cloth to be used beneath it, and it releases wrinkles easily. A pale blush runner of taffeta is placed atop the table linen to break up the color and provide a base for the centerpiece.
Place Settings Provide Contrast
When working with such a strong color as black in your winter wedding palette, it's a safe choice to work with it in small doses throughout the design. In these place settings, a black charger sets off an ivory dinner plate with silver band perfectly. A hand sewn gray linen napkin is tied fetchingly with a length of black ribbon. The tails of the ribbon are left long purposely to create a trailing, romantic effect. Black patterned wine glasses are the perfect vessel for a delectable taste of red wine with dinner.
Candle Light Provides a Soft Romantic Glow
Silver mercury glass votive holders house battery operated candles that flicker on the table in a soft, romantic way. Also placed into the tablescape, are two ceramic antler taper holders. Each holds four ivory taper candles. The antler shape reflects the season and tone of the event perfectly.
Small Objects to Define the Season
Boughs of evergreen and frosted pine cones are added to the layout on the table, and add an additional feel of natural winter design elements. The contrast of black and ivory against the greenery is a beautiful ode to our coldest season of the year.
Glints of Silver Add Elegance
The natural metallic to pair with a black and white wedding palette is silver, and it's easy to see why! The reflection of the candlelight and pops of black in the palette are seen in sturdy silver premium metallic cutlery, which looks just like the real thing, but makes clean up a breeze.
Let Love Grow
When planning a winter time wedding, look to nature for the perfect wedding favor. Evergreen Sapling Wedding Favors are easy to create and gift to guests as a token of your thanks for attending your special day.
The saplings are planted in bags with potting soil and embellished with beautiful gold wax seals.
A Dramatic Centerpiece for Winter Weddings
Floral Hoops are trending in the wedding world. Take one decadent look at this Tabletop Hoop Floral Centerpiece, and it's easy to see why. The unique wedding centerpiece is loaded with fresh peonies, burgundy dahlias, pink and white lisianthus, bleached ruscus and eucalyptus. The darling piece is embellished with black ribbon and frosted pine cones.
Sweetheart Table Decor
Distressed White Chalkboards are decorated with the words, "I Do", and "Me Too", and hung from the backs of the chairs of the bride and groom. It's a simple way to add a little personalization to your wedding decor, and these fun boards are reusable as home decor after the wedding.
Decadent Bite Sized Desserts Are a Sweet Treat
Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting are a welcome departure for a winter wedding. These taste tempting bites are easy to make in advance, and do not require refrigeration before serving. Pass them on elegant long white trays, or display them on a tiered cupcake display of evergreen boughs and frosted pine cones for a self-serve option.
Happy Winter Wedding Planning
As you can see, it's easy to work with a neutral palette in the wintertime that still reflects your personal style and color preferences. Enjoy every moment of the fun, and remember to celebrate everything!
