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A celebrity wedding planner discusses the perfect winter wedding palette and unique touches for a magical day

A celebrity wedding planner discusses the perfect winter wedding palette and unique touches for a magical day

Winter wedding sure to create a magical setting for the day you share your vows and say “I do” to the love of your life.

You might think that the only way to have a winter wonderland wedding is to get married on top of a mountain at a ski resort where there is sure to be plenty of snow, but that’s not the case.

With lots of creativity and a little help from artificial snow, piles of trees and lots of twinkling lights, your place will change soon to a magical winter wonderland.

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The celebrity wedding planner spoke with Fox News Digital about how to create a wintery look for your big day, including colors to consider and other special touches to make your day unique.

  1. Color palette of a winter wedding
  2. Let it snow
  3. Let the theme extend to food and drink
  4. Nice and cozy
"West for sale" winter wedding star Christine Quinn

Celebrity wedding planner Lisa Lafferty told Fox News Digital how she’s incorporated a winter wedding theme into her events, including Selling Sunset’s Christine Quinn. (John and Joseph Photography)

1. Color palette of a winter wedding

When you’re thinking about winter wedding colors, you have a pretty wide palette to work with.

While traditional whites and creams are beautiful, don’t be afraid to complement these colors with ones that might be considered a little less conventional.

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“I think your whites, creams, metallics are tried and true, whether it’s silver or pretty gold or even rose gold,” California celebrity and luxury wedding planner Lisa Lafferty told Fox News. Digital in Zoom interview. “This is always your tried and true winter wonderland product.”

“Back to the greens, some reds,” Lafferty continued. “I don’t know if it’s a popular opinion, but I always like to compliment any of these colors with black, just because I think it creates an elevated and very sophisticated feel.”

Red lighting and decor at Christine Quinn's winter wedding

A winter wedding color palette naturally includes your creams and whites, as well as greens and reds that can complement the theme. (John and Joseph Photography)

2. Let it snow

Snow, of course, is an integral part of a winter wedding.

Real snow doesn’t have to fall from the sky to create a winter wonderland theme.

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You can create a magical winter atmosphere by using snow and other decorations to create the atmosphere you want to achieve.

“Try to get snow when you can. (You can) create it yourself, like I do all the time … I also use a low haze, so it gives it that cool look,” Lafferty said. “I think snow is one of those things where it just illuminates … You can just pick up the trees. You can add any festive trees. I think those are the most popular staples.”

Snow played a huge part in creating a wintry atmosphere at the Lafferty wedding “Selling Sunset’s” by Christine Quinn still in 2019.

Ice sculpture and twinkling lights at Christine Quinn's wedding

Elegant touches, such as an eye-catching ice sculpture and beautiful twinkling lights, are the perfect addition to a winter wonderland wedding. (John and Joseph Photography)

“The highlight of that wedding (was) definitely enhanced by the snow,” Lafferty said of the event in Los Angeles. “I think it was such a magical touch when the bride walked down the aisle, when the bride walked down the aisle, it was such a magical touch. It was truly magical. Everyone felt (as if) they were in this beautiful romantic setting.”

Additionally, Lafferty suggested adding ice elements such as an ice sculpture and twinkling lights to a winter wonderland wedding.

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3. Let the theme extend to food and drink

Winter themes should not be limited to decorations. The theme can extend to other elements of the day, such as the food and drinks served.

“I think it’s great to play with interesting ideas like food and drink” Lafferty told Fox News Digital.

“The frosty elements in your cocktails…maybe they’re boiling…maybe they’re smoking…maybe they’re glistening,” Lafferty explained. “Then also, kind of bringing holiday food and ideas, like ideas to pass around on trays.”

Christine Quinn and her husband walk through a tunnel of twinkling lights at a wedding

Lisa Lafferty officiated at Christine Quinn’s gothic winter wonderland wedding in 2019. (John and Joseph Photography)

4. Nice and cozy

Another way for a winter wedding is a more cozy, rustic atmosphere.

For this, items like blankets in baskets placed around the guest area and maybe even a bar of hot chocolate can help set a cozy tone.

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Logs and fireplaces can add a “Ralph Lauren, Scottish vibe,” Lafferty said.