Tis the Season: Planning Your Wedding Around the Holidays

‘Tis the season for stunning designs and cherishable memories!

Planning your wedding around the holidays makes for a special opportunity to come together with your loved ones and celebrate your heartwarming journey, during the most wonderful time of year. 

It allows you to express your creativity and capture the essence of festive backdrops and seasonal touches, but not without considering the logistics that are necessary to properly prepare, first. While the holiday season is exciting and magical, it requires its fair share of planning to get you to the enchanting day you’ve dreamed of. 

Use these helpful pro tips to jumpstart your preparations and add a spirited flair, so that you can create and enjoy all of the merry moments that the season has to offer. 

Preparation is Key - Vendors, Venues, & Accommodations

The holiday season is an inevitably busy time of year, with many moving parts. Staying ahead of your event timeline and working with a planner that knows how to navigate through the additional layers of preparation can help to eliminate any overwhelming feelings that may present themselves, leading up to the day of your event.

First and foremost, keep in mind that vendors and venues may have limited availability or different pricing, during the holidays. Choose your ideal event date, but consider that scheduling too close to or on the day of a major holiday can have its setbacks. 

Having flexibility with guest expectations can also help alleviate pressure. Understand that some guests may opt to stick to their annual traditions, while others will happily override their typical plans to attend your special day. 

Regardless, planning an end of year event should be done far enough in advance. Consider sending your formal wedding invitations 8-10 weeks before. This slightly-early rule of thumb will allow your guests the proper time to make their accommodations and beat the increased holiday prices - especially if you’re hosting in a destination other than where a majority of the guests live.

Working with a professional that specializes in local and destination events can be key to driving a seamless planning experience, so that you can ensure that you feel organized, as guests travel near and far during a sometimes hectic period.

Embrace the Holiday Spirit & Traditions

Now that you’ve outlined the logistics, it’s time to get creative. Afterall, what’s a holiday event without some seasonal cheer? 

Kick off your celebration by putting a jovial twist on your stationary. Including your invitations and save-the-dates within your holiday cards adds a special touch to emphasize the holiday spirit and stay on-theme with your seasonal occasion, while traditionally connecting with your loved ones and welcoming them to join you on your day.

When it comes to your event design, embrace the season of celebration by adding decorative elements to your color palettes, tablescapes, floral arrangements, and overall venue space. Whether you prefer to highlight the cozy, warm qualities of winter or would rather level up your designs for an over-the-top, end-of-year extravaganza, leveraging the qualities of your venue to showcase the inspiring backdrops will help create the perfect, cheerful environment.

To show sentimental appreciation, for a time of togetherness, incorporating thoughtful traditions into your day is a great way to create beautifully personal moments for all to feel. This time of year naturally promotes stunning scenes and energy. Take advantage of all of its unique features as you embark on your planning journey.

Make Merry Memories

Merging the magic of matrimony with a good balance of design and logistics, makes for an enchanting time to create the merriest of memories. Remember any event takes time, preparation, and the right amount of guidance to bring it all to life. Hosting your wedding or event during the holidays should be special, not stressful, so plan ahead and most importantly - remember why you’re doing it in the first place.

Here’s to full hearts, beautiful designs, and memories that will last forever - happy holidays!
Want to get started planning your holiday event? Get in touch at www.allisoneventdesign.com.