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Winter Weddings
Tis the Season
If you're getting married during the holiday season, why not use the traditional trimmings?
One way to make spirits bright? Crimson-and-peppermint martinis.
A sumptuous cake is usually treat enough, but this one's been designed to mimic a pile of gift boxes.
Trim chairs at the head table with ornaments and minibouquets.
Candy-cane truffles are a seasonal twist on the traditional chocolate or Champagne variety.
As friends and family arrive, the giant red ribbon on the door creates a kid-on-Christmas-morning anticipation.
Just like your guests, no two favors are exactly alike; these delicate snowflake treats are made of royal icing and are guaranteed not to melt in the accompanying silver totes.
Good Tidings
Create maximum impact by keeping your colors clean, simple, and seasonal: red, white, silver, and green. Add geometric elements throughout to tie it all together; tables dressed in crisp-white linen and wrapped with red ribbons echo packages you'd find under your tree.
All present? You bet! Using bows and wreaths in place of blooms is a double treat: You'll save money while enhancing your party's holiday theme. Tie each table up with silk-ribbon runners and a big red bow; surround the cake with a fresh green wreath. Over the mantel, a boxwood frieze makes a stylish wreath.
Let it glow: Candles lend any party an intimate air and soften any color palette. Be sure to test the burn time of tapers you choose so they'll last long enough.
Details, details: Sprinkle shiny ornaments and other tinsel-y trinkets around the room to infuse the decor with holiday cheer. Consider hanging ornaments from window latches, and looping inexpensive silver beads, found in craft shopsfrom the backs of chairs.
Ellen Silverman

- This content originally appeared in Brides magazine. Prices and other information in this story were accurate at press time, but are subject to change. Please confirm details with individual designers and vendors.
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