For a winter wedding, one of the loveliest motifs is a snowflake. This shimmering symbol is perfect for the cold weather, and is very elegant and fun to design around. This is a look into how you can use a snowflake motif to plan your dream winter wedding.
There are many wonderful qualities of snowflakes. They shimmer and dance in the light and they have a fascinating crystalline structure that makes them beautiful to behold. Best of all, no two snowflakes are alike, just like no two weddings are alike. A snowflake motif works especially well when it is created in silver, white, or ice blue.
Your wedding invitations are the ideal place to introduce your motif. You can do this a few ways with the snowflake. Silver engraved snowflakes can gently tumble down the left side of your invitation. Or have a small snowflake embossed in a pearlized white on the top of the stationery. Another option is to use a plain invitation and line the envelopes in an ice blue paper with a silver snowflake pattern. All are lovely, it is simply a matter of your preference.
The wedding attire is another place to feature the motif you have chosen. A truly beautiful effect would be to have fine silver snowflakes embroidered on the bridal gown. If budget is no concern, the entire bodice of the gown can be embellished with hand embroidery. A more subtle option would be to embroider several white on white snowflakes on the train of the wedding dress. The same motif can also be added to a satin ribbon tying the bridal bouquet. Ice blue thread on white satin would be gorgeous (and could be your something blue ).
A terrific way to use the snowflake motif for your attendants is with crystal bridesmaid jewelry. Swarovski crystal creates gorgeous snowflakes which make incredible bridesmaid jewelry. A simple pair of shimmering crystal snowflakes on earring wires will give your attendants the perfect winter wedding look. This would make a fabulous gift idea. Speaking of gifts, the same idea of a crystal snowflake would be fantastic for the wedding favors, in the form of a holiday ornament. If crystal ornaments are too costly, look for glass or silver tone snowflake ornaments.
Certainly you will want to show off your wedding motif on your cake. For continuity, opt for a design that is similar to the one on your wedding invitations, only on a larger scale. If you had a silver falling snowflake design, the same idea would be gorgeous for your wedding cake. The simple white embossed flake can be recreated in straight rows around each tier of the cake. The ice blue color palette is also a great wedding cake option.
The snowflake motif can easily be designed to run throughout your wedding, from etched votive holders to snowflakes created in twinkling white lights hanging on the entry of your venue. It is a classic motif that would be perfect for any winter wedding.
Author Resource:
Bridget Mora writes for Silverland Jewelry about wedding planning, etiquette, and gift ideas. http://silverlandjewelry.com/
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