Outdoor Ceremony - Should i wear a shawl?

Absolutely gorgeous dress! Great choice. In my opinion because I'm always cold, I'd definitely wear a shawl, 30 minutes in the cold may be a bit uncomfortable. Of course the moment is amazing and we feel as if nothing is around but us because love is in the air! But with snow coming into play you don't want to catch a bad cold. But it all really depends how well do you do with the cold.

I am getting married Dec 29, this year in Washington state. The ceremony is outside. I found yarn I loved and then had fingerless gloves and an Outlander-inspired (it’s a book series/TV show) shawl made with it by a person I found on Etsy. I love it!!!! I love my dress also and plan to ditch my shawl as soon as dinner begins, but I kind of love that I have two different looks for the ceremony and reception.

Maybe get a cheap pashmina (?) as a just in case dont wear it if ur comfortable but if its to cold youlll have it and i bet a picture of that proposal would look awesome!!!

Your dress is so pretty, I personally wouldn’t cover it up! Your idea of walking down with one on, then removing it for the ceremony, is a great idea. However, your walk down the aisle is when your guests get a really great look at your dress. It maybe a day of decision based on the weather and how cold it ends up being. But again, your dress is gorgeous! I’d show it off!!!

I had a white fur shawl I used for my engagement shoot but it might look nice in theme with the outdoors ^^

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This is SO cute, I love it. I've never seen anything like it.

I'm also having an outdoor winter ceremony! Cheers!

We're getting married in February in Maine with mountains in the background, and we're also having heaters, cocoa, and cider. My bridesmaids and I are wearing fur shawls and mittens. I think it is a good idea to have a backup plan in case the weather is brutal, so you are prepared no matter what. Maybe buy something that you can return in case you don't end up using it. We're all going to wear our black winter jackets until we get to the end of the aisle and then we will put them aside and walk down with our shawls.

Good luck!

xoxo

I would at least bring a shawl with just in case. Other wise you can maybe look for just sleeves to wear like the ones I have pictures, that way you aren't covering your dress at all. The ones above are from amazon

First of all, your dress is stunning. Second, I'm getting married in Rocky Mountain National Park in June and I'm considering wearing a cloak just in case xD It's probably a good idea to wear a shawl in November, or at least have that option available to you. It can get really cold, really fast.

Omg I would hate to cover such beautiful dress! Gorgeous!! But I don’t know how you are with cold but I shiver and also turn red maybe even purple? I don’t know never tried it but is possible. Anyways I wouldn’t want to be shivering thru my teeth the entire ceremony. Maybe walk in no shawl to show off that dress and then put it after a a bit so you get some pics without it and remove it close to the end for final pics. Either way take some shots before hand to keep up warm.

View Quoted Comment Ooooooh, that sounds beautiful! I never thought about a cloak but that would be a great solution to being warm but not covering her dress.

I always love the idea of a Haapsalu shawl for winter. They're sheer, warm, and gorgeous, and Etsy has a good supply of them. It would give you a lace on lace look.

That dress is gorgeous! If you think you can go thirty minutes without shivering, I totally would go without the shawl. If you think you'd be cold/red/ and shaking I'd wear the shawl. Maybe let it be a last minute decision and see how you are feeling day of.

An idea to consider is wearing hand warmers! When I know I'll be outside for a long period of time, I'll stick a hand warmer into the side of my bra, under the armpit area. This is a game changer for me, I'll even stick them in my pants pocket etc. See if there is anywhere in your dress you can stick one on without it being seen. Could help!

Oh my god your dress is gorgeous!!! It looks like a beautiful snowflake! I think if you think you'll be fine without a shawl, just don't wear one! Also maybe reconsider the location of your heaters so there can be one closer to you?

What you plan on doing sounds fine. Wearing the shawl down and up the aisle also means it will be nearby during the ceremony. If at any point you get cold, slip it back on. I’d rather a ceremony stop for a second for a bride to be comfortable than listen to her teeth chatter during her vows lol
Also, maybe as the day gets closer and the weather is more similar to what it will be the day of, go outside with a tank top on. Don’t go out there getting sick before your day but go out and see how you feel, is it tolerable or should you plan on a shawl or faux fur coat?

Love the dress! You look so gorgeous. I would ditch the shawl. I agree that it's going to cover your dress. I feel like most ceremonies are 20 minutes tops. I'd tough it out for the sake of the pictures Is there any chance they could move a small heater closer to the alter maybe? Here's mine! It has similar cut out illusions and the lace applique train Who is yours by??

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View Quoted Comment Your dress is stunning! Mine is by Allure. I think I'm going to actually ditch the shawl when I'm walking down the aisle since lots of pictures will be taken then and do what someone suggested and stick hand warmers in inconspicuous places. Haha I just know I'll regret wearing a shawl and covering my dress up, but I'll probably still get one to have as back up incase it turns into a blizzard. I can handle the cold pretty well so I believe I'll be just fine for 30 minutes, but I'll probably see about a heater or two near the alter too. Haha

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This is genius! I will definitely be doing this!

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Thank you! I thought the same thing about the snowflake which made it the perfect dress for me! I'll definitely ask to see if we can put some small fan heaters behind the arbor that are angled towards us and our wedding party.

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Yay for Rocky Mountain Brides! I'll definitely have one as an option just incase it gets blizzard-like. Haha