Ohhhh Lawdy I am so sorry for being away from you Sparkly people for so long! After a wonderful vacation spent with all the parental units in beautiful Northern California, I have now returned to the “feels like -2°” weather of New York City.
When I moved to my first state that had actual seasons, I was a little taken aback by the amount of snow that could fall from the sky. The first day it flurried I cried. The winter of 2006 was brutal in the rolling tundra of Cleveland, Ohio. But I learned, slowly, and found that even when it’s frigid outside, there is no excuse to sacrifice style. Finding great winter boots and coats along with cute hats, ear muffs and gloves is just as much fun to shop for as that cute sun dress, strappy sandals, and floppy hat. Being covered from the cold is key, so even if you think some article of clothing makes for a great outfit, being miserable in the cold is not cute. Trust me.
The same thing applies to weddings. Why would you want to spend all that money on a beautiful wedding to not be able to enjoy it because you’re so cold? Add a little more beauty and spice to your look all while adding a little warmth.
Kate Middleton scored with her knit shrug for her April 2011 wedding reception. Anthropologie offers a little sparkle for the sparkly bride with this sequins cover up. If you’re in a really cold part of the world for your big day, BHLDN offers a down vest to really keeps you warm. Another great BHLDN find is this lined lace cardigan. As a cardigan collector, this is a great option and you can easily relive your wedding day by pairing it with jeans. For the dramatic bride, this dress jacket can go over any dress and keep you warm at the same time. Like the lace cardigan, this cashmere wrap is sure to keep you toasty and warm while giving your look a little sophistication.
When you choose to have a winter wedding, make sure that you and your guests are covered, too. Even if you’re in a location that has moderately nice weather year round, when night falls, it can still get chilly and that may leave you and your guests uncomfortable. Obviously you can make sure that your venue is well heated when you do your final walk through and make sure there are plenty of outside heating lamps if you are having any part of your wedding outside. Your guests aren’t going to want to wear their puffy coats throughout dinner and dancing.
There are some really neat ways to keep your guests warm and happy. Offering pashminas for your guests is great because it will keep everyone warm and is a great favor. On the mean streets of NYC, you can get three pashminas in different colors for $10. Another way to keep guests toasty is to offer a fire pit (if your venue allows it) where they can warm up and maybe even roast a marshmallow or two and create s’mores! The easiest way to keep everyone warm and moving is to have your DJ play more upbeat hits rather than the crooners. The more people dance and move around, the blood will pump and keep the body warm.
Stay warm Sparkly people!
-Hilary
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