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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With family and friends already (hopefully!) gathered near, why not make the holiday season even more festive with a Christmas wedding? Whether you’ll be taking a more relaxed, rustic approach with a country wedding or going all out and heading to one of the best Christmas towns to get hitched, it’s the details that make the day memorable for both you and your guests. So you’ll definitely want to bookmark this handy list of our favorite Christmas wedding ideas, which are sure to, ahem, spruce up your celebration.
From the budget friendly (holly vases, DIY pine cone centerpieces) to the totally whimsical (Plaid bridal shoes! Gingerbread house place cards!), these festive December wedding ideas touch on every aspect of the big day. We’ve even found the perfect Christmas wedding cake, and helpfully linked to our favorite Christmas tree farms across the U.S. should you be looking for a unique spot to hold an intimate outdoor reception. So grab some hot cocoa, warm blankets, and perhaps even a few Christmas cookies, then hunker down with your fiancé(e) and get to planning. Whether you’re going to DIY these Christmas wedding ideas or simply use them to brainstorm with your friends or wedding planner, these creative takes on wedding bouquets, favors, and food will elevate your event to something you’ll always remember. Your wedding may just be one day in your marriage, but these ideas will make it a day to never forget.
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Plaid Bridal Shoes
Your outfit can be just as festive as your reception! Don some buffalo check or plaid tartan heels under your dress for a Christmas touch.
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DIY Pine Cone Centerpiece
This sweetly rustic DIY pine cone centerpiece will be a fun project to tackle with your S.O.—and won't break the bank, either!
Get the tutorial at A Piece of Rainbow.
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Red Bridesmaid Dresses
Dress your best gals in the color of the season. For especially festive cold weather group photos, gift them coordinating shawls and Fair Isle mittens to wear as well.
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Blanket Decor
Mark the chairs of honor at your wedding with cozy blankets in Christmas colors. Bonus points for adding your new titles to the back!
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Christmas Tree Farm Wedding
Why not marry right where the magic happens? Host your wedding at a Christmas tree farm, and no one will be able to resist the holiday spirit.
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Rustic Christmas Wedding Cake
The semi-naked look is especially great for a Christmas wedding cake, because it'll appear as though your dessert been frosted with snow. Add pine cones, holly berries and snippets of spruce for an extra Christmas-y look.
RELATED: Christmas Cake Ideas for Celebrating the Season
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Christmas Tree Napkin Fold
Rather than going with a simple drape, fold your dinner napkins into the shapes of Christmas trees. It's easier to pull off than you might think!
Watch a tutorial by Origami Tree.
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Monogrammed Flannel Bridesmaid Shirts
Many brides choose to gift their 'maids something personalized to wear while they get ready. For a seasonal soiree, nothing feels more cozy than an oversized flannel shirt.
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Christmas Wedding Bouquet
White and red blooms are a no-brainer for a Christmas wedding bouquet. Take things to the next level by subbing traditional greenery for spruce and evergreen, then wrap everything up with a swath of plaid tartan.
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White Christmas Mojito
If you need a signature co*cktail for your reception, this pretty rum drink accented with coconut milk and topped with pomegranate arils is the answer.
See more at Half Baked Harvest.
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Gingerbread House Place Card
If there's anything more charming than this mini gingerbread house/place card, we don't know what it is! The tiny house doubles as a personalized favor that's totally edible.
See more at Sugar and Charm.
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Pine Cone Firestarter Favor
How perfect for a winter wedding! This darling pine cone fire starter is the ideal themed favor your guests will enjoy using to light their fireplaces or fire bowls at home.
See more at Something Turquoise.
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Poinsettia Centerpieces
Looking for a striking centerpiece for a small or rustic wedding? Snip off single flowers from a poinsettia plant, and place in decorative vases to line the center of the table. One plant yields lots of blooms, so you won't break the bank on your floral budget.
See more at Julie Blanner.
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Stencilled Macarons
These adorable cookies would look delightful on the dessert table or wrapped in cellophane and given out as favors.
See more at Studio DIY.
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Floating Candles and Berries
Dress up the tables at your barn wedding with greenery interspersed with these adorable Mason jars filled with cranberries and floating candles. It's inexpensive yet totally rustic chic!
See more at A Pretty Life in the Suburbs.
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Wreath Cookie Favor
These incredibly intricate, lovely wreath cookies look (almost) too pretty to eat! Send one home with each guest, or include them in your dessert buffet.
See more at Honey & Lou Baking Co.
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Natural Boutoninieres
Pine cones and preserved greenery make these seasonal boutonnieres stand out with their simple elegance.
See more at Lot 450.
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Pine Tree Cake Topper
Use any cake recipe you like (or try ours!), then decorate with a forest of delicate frosting trees. Use this as your main cake for a small wedding or as the topper at a larger affair.
Get the recipe.
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Gingerbread House Wedding Cake
Make this gorgeous gingerbread house your wedding cake, or use it to top a more traditional cake. Or simply use it to decorate your venue. It's guaranteed to add that one-of-a-kind Christmas-y touch for your special day.
See more at Sugar and Charm.
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DIY S'mores Favors
How cute is this for a rustic wedding favor your guests actually will use, er, devour! The DIY kit includes a tiny chocolate bar, graham crackers, and marshmallows. You even can personalize the candy bars with wraps in your wedding colors.
See more at Mountain Modern Life.
