The year is coming to an end, but weekend after weekend vows continue to be exchanged. What a great time to share your love with the ones you love. With each season comes fan favorites, or top picks from brides around the country. This winter season we have gathered some top trends in hopes to inspire future brides. 

When you consider your top priorities as a bride, one of them is almost always the dress. Not just your dress, but if you have opted for a bridal party, what your bridesmaids are wearing is equally important. From fabrics to necklines, it’s an important choice. If you have begun the search, you know that not every dress is created equal. One dress may look stunning on someone, but not the right fit on another. This winter there is a dress style that we would call, a game changer. No matter the body shape, velvet hugs the bridesmaid just right. Not only does it provide a stretch to fit different body types, but it is also a buttery texture. You don’t have to worry about comfort or style. Check out this compilation of dresses to see the different ways it can be styled. 

Another conversation is the theme. Knowing what colors and style you would like to be a part of your day sets the tone of the whole day. When you think around Christmas time must mean it has to be red and green, what we have found are many couples taking a more neutral approach. Even in the winter you can find beauty in colors like hunter green or a pale green, whites and creams, or beige. For pops of excitement, you can add in silver or gold. This color pallet keeps the mood, airy, light, drawing on the natural light and elements around you. A bonus, you can reuse the décor as part of your Christmas set up!

To compliment the color pallet florals are a key feature to your décor. You can find them in the hands of the bride, the bridal party, a part of your ceremony, even a part of your cake. If you are looking to cut back in an area, there are other alternatives to fresh flowers. Pinecones have made their way to tablescapes and other décor features. Not only can you pick them up outdoors, visit a hobby shop and they sell them for a fraction of the cost of an arrangement. You can enjoy the delightful scent they give off as well. Looking for a way to spice them up? Try spraying them with adhesive and adding glitter of your choice. 

Let’s talk lighting. Many venues, including Redwick’s Wedding in The Woods , have invested thousands into light fixtures and accessories to make sure that photos and ambiance are spot on. You may have noticed square boxes on the floors or sconces on the walls. Weather up lighting or downlighting is included, it all makes a difference. A recent trend has emerged to add your own personal lighting. Curtain lights have been hung behind sweetheart tables, or in trees, creating the perfect romantic glow. You might find them as backdrops to a photobooth, or behind your cake table. There are a variety of ways you to use these lights. Check out what Wedding in The Woods did on their social media page.

Nothing says a holiday wedding like hot chocolate. No matter the temperature, there is something nostalgic about grabbing a cup of cocoa. You can sub out bar items or coffee for the delectable drink. Make it a whole affair and set up a hot chocolate station with marshmallows, candy canes, cinnamon, and sprinkles. You can take it a step further and offer cups that double as a wedding favor. A warm gesture for all those that take the time to come and celebrate. 

The list could go on of all the bride favorites, and something to remember is that trends eb and flow. What is a top pick one month may not be in the next month. Trying to keep up can be a daunting task, so a rule of thumb is to include what you love. Whatever is right for you, is the right thing to choose.