Can I Have a Winter Wedding Outside?
When you start planning your winter wedding, you might begin to imagine a cosy, indoor venue. However, outdoor winter weddings are growing in popularity across the UK, and with the right structure and thoughtful planning, you can create a magical winter wonderland for your big day. Here’s how to make it work using one of our structures.
Each type of structure offers unique benefits for a winter wedding, ensuring your guests stay warm and comfortable, while also creating a stunning setting.
- Tipis: Tipis have a rustic charm that blends beautifully with a winter landscape. Their conical shape and intimate interior make them perfect for creating an inviting and warm atmosphere. Adding fairy lights, fire pits, and fur throws will enhance the ambiance.
- Marquees: Marquees offer a blank canvas, allowing you to design your dream winter wedding. These structures can be fully enclosed to keep out the cold, and with proper heating, they can be as warm and comfortable as an indoor venue. You can also incorporate clear roofs or windows to let in natural light or showcase a snowy backdrop, giving guests the feeling of being outdoors..
- Sperry Tents: Known for their elegant, sailcloth design, Sperry tents provide a timeless aesthetic that suits both classic and modern weddings. For a winter wedding, you can opt for sidewalls to shield guests from the cold, while heaters and candles add warmth and ambience.
- Stretch Tents: These versatile tents can be customised to fit various landscapes and offer flexibility in layout. For winter weddings, adding side panels and heaters transforms them into a snug and stylish venue that feels open yet protected from the elements.
No matter which structure you choose, heating is crucial for a winter wedding. Consider using space heaters, fire pits, or even underfloor heating to keep your guests warm. Tipis, in particular, retain heat well due to their shape, but additional heaters are still a good idea. Providing blankets or throws for guests can also add a touch of warmth and comfort.
Winter days are short, so lighting is essential for creating the right atmosphere. Fairy lights, lanterns, and candles can transform your outdoor venue into a magical space. You can also use uplighting to highlight the structure of your tent or marquee and enhance the overall mood.
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While winter weather in the UK can be unpredictable, choosing a sturdy structure will protect your event from wind, rain, and even snow. Marquees and Sperry tents with secure sidewalls offer excellent protection from the elements. We advise that you always have plans in the event of severe weather, such as additional cover for walkways, and enough space for all the guests to fit in the structure together, at one time.
One of the joys of a winter wedding is the opportunity to embrace the season in your decor and theme. Think of warm, rich colours like deep reds, greens, and golds, and incorporate seasonal elements like pine cones, evergreen foliage, and faux snow. Hot chocolate stations, mulled wine, and winter comfort foods can add a seasonal touch to your catering.
So the team at Ziggu Marquees strongly believe you can have a winter wedding outside, and we have many case studies to show you how it can be done! With the right planning and the perfect structure—whether it’s a tipi, marquee, Sperry tent, or stretch tent—you can create a magical and atmospheric celebration in the great outdoors. Winter weddings in the UK offer something unique, ensuring a intimate and memorable day for you and your guests.
