Summer has its charms, but a wedding on a cold and frosty day with twinkling lights, berry-decorated trees and roaring fires brings a special kind of romance, as these wonderful winter wedding photos by some of our most talented photographers prove
Winter is a time of celebrations, so little wonder that so many couples are now choosing this as their perfect season to get married. While shorter days mean careful planning, compensations include crisp weather, along with log fires, festive greenery, mulled wine and beautiful starry nights. And with spring just around the corner, there’s an undeniable spirit of hope and new beginnings in the air – what could be more romantic than that?
1. Kate & Ian
Kate and Ian were married just a few days before Christmas and Hedsor House in Buckinghamshire was a picture-perfect location for their festive party, obligingly laying on a lavish dusting of crisp white snow for the wedding photos. hedsor.com & debsalexander.com
2. Kate & Alex
Wearing a gorgeous gown by London couturier Phillipa Lepley, Kate married Alex in midwinter. After a service in the picturesque parish church at Frensham, Surrey, they held their wedding dinner in a marquee at Kate’s family home in Hampshire. helenabrahamphotography.com
3. Ursula & Mark
Mark and Ursula celebrated at the Larchfield Estate in Lisburn, County Down, taking time out to walk in its beautiful grounds, where photographers Adam & Grace captured this beautiful portrait. We love the bride’s Naomi Neoh wedding dress. adamandgracephoto.com
4. Sally & Chris
With its mellow stone tower and beautiful 40-acre gardens, Tudor manor house Leez Priory looks beautiful in all seasons of the year, creating a timeless backdrop for Sally and Chris’ festive January wedding party. benbull.net
5. Emma & Mark
There’s something magical about the ocean in winter, and Carbis Bay in Cornwall has its own private beach with stunning Atlantic views. Emma, Mark and friends made the most of the ozone-rich location with an after-dark wedding procession illuminated by sparklers. carbisbayhotel.co.uk & tobylowephotography.co.uk
6. Charlotte & Matthew
Charlotte and Matthew chose Bradford on Avon boutique hotel Widbrook Grange for their winter wedding. With elegant rooms and great food, this was a cosy country retreat to celebrate together with friends. They rounded off the party with a spectacular fireworks display in the grounds. widbrookgrange.co.uk & matt-fox-photography.com
7. Becky & Jon
With views towards the lofty spire of Ely Cathedral, The Old Hall Ely is a prime spot to marvel at the vast skies of the Fens. Becky and Jon took time out after their wedding there to tour the grounds, and were captured on film in its garden wedding pavilion by Ben Bull. theoldhallely.co.uk & benbull.net
8. Hannah & Phil
With its grand staterooms – including the magnificent Marble Hall – Holkham Hall in Norfolk made a dream location for Hannah and Phil to celebrate their winter wedding day surrounded by family and friends. holkham.co.uk & lifelongphotography.co.uk
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