Outdoor winter wedding

Yes, it's nuts.......

We do elopements all winter long, but they are literally five minute ceremonies, our witnesses are all in coats, and very often our brides have little fuzzy or knitted things to keep them warm.

Don't do this. Don't make your guests sit out in the cold.

Nope, nope, nope. Do not subject your guests to this. I have been to two winter weddings, indoors. If they had been outside, I would have declined as would everyone else. Your guests don't give a shit about your "vision" when they're freezing their arses off!

Absolutely a terrible idea. But the good news is that you can have the ceremony indoors where everyone is comfortable, and go take pictures in the snow afterwards. Or, you can elope and get married just the two of you in the snow. Just tell the officiant that that is the plan so he or she knows what they are getting into.

Please don't make your guests freeze.

I'd like to point out there is no way to guarantee snow, that's not how the weather works

Inside or elope.

I live in a similar part of the country. It could be -5 or it could be 35 and raining. It's a bad idea.

Yes, that is crazy. I feel it's fairly common knowledge that area of the US is due for a large dumping of snow around that time; not to mention it's also around the time that winter is at its coldest.

Do not make your guests sit outside. Throw-blankets and snuggle things won't keep them warm, especially if you're not providing space heaters of any kind. Hypothermia isn't cute.

Have your ceremony and reception inside. I'm sure if they have a lovely outdoor reception space, they'll also have a lovely indoor option with a view of the wintertime weather.

From PA myself... All I can say is the weather is so unpredictable that time of year. It's almost guaranteed to be cold, but the snowfall varies.

Find a venue with a full glass bay window and make that the focal point of your altar.

OR Find a spot with a cozy fireplace for a ceremony and then you, your groom and the photographer can take picutres in the snow (you can't guarentee snow on your wedding day, BTW)

dont make everyone stay outside - its really unfair

I would honestly be upset if I had to sit outside for a ceremony in the middle of winter, especially when there's no guarantee that there will be snow for your vision as someone else mentioned before. I wouldn't do it

Take pictures outside and freeze your asses off, don't make your guests freeze.

Maybe take outdoor photos with just you two?

Wow yes I am aware that I can't control the weather lol snow is ideal but obviously not a sure thing. I like the idea of bay windows and outdoor photos though

I went to a wedding where it was an outside ceremony at the end of November...it was terrible and everyone was complaining how cold it was. Don't do it.

Please have it all inside.

Everyone will complain.

Just take photos in the snow.

My cousin and his new wife got married this past October in Utah. While it wasn't snowy yet the temps could drop randomly so she set up a space with fleece blankets with a sign that said "To have and to hold in case you get cold." She also had spiked hot cider available right after we got off the bus to the ranch. But lucky for us it was still very warm outside. And after the ceremony they had more blankets and alcohol and the reception and dance area had fire pits (and someone found marshmallows, chocolate, and graham-crackers for smores) it was amazing and adorable. But it wasn't that cold yet.

If you want a winter wedding that's amazing but keep in mind that some people will be more susceptible to the conditions than you might be. Think of the grandmas and the new moms with babies or small kids. It might be too cold for them even if they bundle up. A pretty greenhouse or sunroom could be a good alternative to actually being outside.

Maybe see if anyone rents outside space heaters and metal fire pits. Because I have to admit that saying I do while it snows is pretty romantic.

Maybe a heated pavilion with an open end where you can say your vows? So guests can stay warm and you can have your snowy kiss.

I just went to a wedding yesterday that was outside and about 50 degrees and it was off of the beach. It wasn't wonderful. Please don't do it.