Couples looking to create a memorable wedding should remember that when peak wedding season ends (in mid-October), unique opportunities open for wedding ceremonies that will stand out from the crowds.
The History of Christmas Weddings
During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Christmas Day weddings were a popular tradition, with many churches holding festive nuptials every December 25th. The reason for this is that working-class couples wanted to choose a day that would allow them a few days’ break from work after their nuptials. With the rise in workers’ rights movements, individuals had more days off throughout the year, and the popularity of late December weddings trailed off. Now, say many wedding experts, it’s time to revive the tradition.
Why Are Christmas Weddings a Great Idea?
There are a variety of reasons couples should consider getting married during the festive season.
Less competition. Simply put, fewer weddings are scheduled in the colder months. With less competition, you will have more flexibility to plan a memorable and unique wedding. Choosing a date during off-peak wedding season means you’ll have a greater choice and less competition for venues and vendors – allowing you to plan the wedding of your dreams with more ease and flexibility.
A magical time of year. What could be better than getting married during a time when the whole world is decorated for you with lights? Many venues will already be decorated for the holidays, so you can plan your wedding in a magical indoor fairyland of festive lights.
Winter is conducive to elegant style. If you’re not one for pastels and nature tones, winter weddings present the perfect opportunity to thematically create your wedding with rich tones such as burgundy, navy blue, red and emerald green as well as robust textures such as velvet or damask. While these types of colors and textures might seem overwhelming at a summer wedding, the winter season is perfect for dramatic silhouettes and deep colors. It’s also an ideal season for black ties and floor-length gowns.
An Ideal Venue for Winter Weddings in Connecticut
For an elegant and traditional venue to host a holiday-themed wedding in Connecticut or Southern New England, The Society Room of Hartford combines classic style and historic beauty with award-winning gourmet food and service to make your winter wedding unforgettable. As one of the premier wedding venues in Connecticut, The Society Room of Hartford is an intimate destination wedding space that helps couples build the wedding of their dreams.