Though traditionally ‘wedding season’ takes place late spring through until mid-summer, winter time can make for a just as an enchanting setting. It’s understandable that many are enticed by the guarantee of sunny weather, delicate florals and pastel hues that go hand in hand with the warmer months of the year, however autumn / winter have many fabulous advantages that you may have previously overlooked in your planning.

Synonymous with fireside seating, mulled wine, sparklers, furry throws and fairy lights, winter can allow you to create your very own Lapland-esque paradise for the night – not to mention that the latter end of the year is the ideal time to visit some of the world’s most exotic locations, so if you’re lucky enough to be able to jet-off, islands like the Maldives will make for the perfect honeymoon destination.

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winter-wedding-flower-ideas-004With the excitement of bonfire night and the magic of Christmas in the air, a winter wedding will undoubtedly be a wonderful experience for both bride & groom and of course the guests too! Breaking traditional wedding conventions, you have the chance to really showcase your unique flair and eye for fine detailing by opting for an autumnal procession, since the chances are all your friends will be day dreaming about summer nuptials.

It’s not just the decorative details for your wedding and reception though you’ll be able to enjoy deciding on, it’s the smaller, jewellery detailing that you’ll be sporting on the day – arguably one of the most enjoyable experiences during your planning process will be trying on striking jewellery creations until you’re able to find the right pieces which perfectly accent your ensemble – we’ve highlighted a few of our favourite jewellery pieces that’ll look simply enchanting for your winter marriage ceremony.

Pearls:

Evocative of cold, winter wonderlands with a lustre comparative to that of the Aurora Borealis, the presence of pearls within bridal fashion continues to remain a timeless classic. Opting for a pearl encrusted wedding gown is one way to incorporate the gemstones into your look, but if you’d prefer for your dress to be elegant, simple and minimalistic, off-set your attire with a simply strand of pearls, drop earrings or a delicate bracelet. At Wakefields we’d personally recommend Jersey Pearl, who have reimagined the outdated preconceptions of Pearls and modernised them with fresh, innovative and contemporary new designs.

Wakefields Wedding Favourite: Our personal favourite pearl-encrusted bridal trend is the floristry art of combining luminous pearls with the tiny, white Gypsophila (more commonly known as Baby’s Breath) flowers, giving the illusion of a giant floral-pearl bouquet that’s both original and incredibly striking.

Jersey Pearl Collage

Diamonds:

When it comes to creating jewellery with the illusion of frosted snowflakes and frozen icicles, no gemstone is more suited for the job than diamonds. With a sparkle that cannot be replicated anywhere else on earth, there’s a whole array of diamond jewellery suited to bridal fashions, whether you’re lusting after a statement necklace or simply wish to enhance your natural beauty with pair of diamond studs. At Wakefields we have a simply wonderful range of diamond jewellery, each piece as bewitching as the next, which you’re guaranteed to fall in love with.

Wakefields Wedding Favourite: Diamond drop earrings are a timeless essential, and not just when it comes to bridal style. Investing in a beautiful pair of diamond drop earrings will not only look stunning on your wedding day, but they’ll make for a luxury, classic jewellery piece that you can wear for years to come – who knows, they could even be the ‘something borrowed’ for your own future daughter / daughter-in-law on their special day too.

Diamond Collage

Rose Gold:

The only factor which could potentially work against you when it comes to planning a winter wedding, is the weather. When it’s guaranteed to be overcast with a chance of rain, silver as a metal can have the potential to make you look pale and tired if it’s not suited to your skin-tone or colourings. To avoid making this mistake, opting for Rose Gold jewellery makes perfect sense – not only is the metal universally flattering and suited to all colour palettes, but it’s evocative of winter warmth and emanates a certain fireside glow. The rose tinted metal has become incredibly popular over the last year and you can be sure to find a style or design you love here at Wakefields, and give a whole new meaning to the term ‘blushing bride.’

Wakefields Wedding Favourite: Though rose gold is a beautiful setting for almost any gemstone, we adore the way the metal enhances Morganite – a soft, blushed pink gemstone. Not only does the flushed pink hue of the gem look completely gorgeous when paired with rose gold, the stone is said to bring ‘Divine Love’ making it a beautiful way of conveying feelings of romance on your wedding day.

Rose Gold Collage

Jewel Tones:

When it comes to the transition of autumn / winter the delicate pastel shades melt away in the summer sun, leaving behind rich, deep jewel tones in their place. For a winter wedding, the most popular shades are red & green due to their synonymy with the festivities of Christmas. This popularity naturally makes both Rubies and Emeralds a mesmerising choice for unconventional bridal jewellery, by adding an exciting pop of colour into the mix.

Wakefields Wedding Favourites: As lovers of jewellery, we can appreciate all styles and designs, and though we love the simplicity and incomparable sparkle of diamond engagement rings, we also love coloured gemstones. Opting for a ruby, emerald or any other gemstone that takes your fancy within your engagement ring, not only breaks the conventions of bridal jewellery but also allows you to easily set a colour scheme for your wedding. If you receive a sapphire engagement ring, why not theme everything from your bouquet to your bridesmaids dresses around the shade.

Jewel Collage