A barn wedding doesn't have to wait for summer. With in-floor radiant heat, a Christmas tree farm outside, and the chance of fresh snow on the evergreens, winter might be the coziest season of all at Edlynn Farm. Here are our favorite ways to make a winter barn wedding feel warm, festive, and completely yours.
Warm drinks and sweet treats
1. A coffee and cocoa bar
Bring in a coffee cart or set up a hot cocoa station with marshmallows, whipped cream, and peppermint sticks. It's a guest favorite during cocktail hour.
2. Donuts, pies, or a dessert bar
Swap or pair the cake with a winter dessert table: mini bundts, pies, or a donut wall.
3. A signature warm drink
Ask your bartender about a seasonal signature cocktail, like mulled wine or a hot toddy, alongside cider and cocoa for everyone.
4. A seasonal menu
Work with your caterer on hearty, locally sourced winter dishes. Our preferred caterers know the farm and our kitchen well.
Attire and florals
5. A bold color
Winter is the perfect excuse for velvet, jewel tones, or a deep green or burgundy for the wedding party.
6. Winter florals and greenery
Think evergreen sprigs, cedar, eucalyptus, white ranunculus, berries, and pine cones.
7. Faux fur wraps and warm layers
A faux fur stole or cozy cardigans for the wedding party keep everyone comfortable during outdoor portraits.
Decor and lighting
8. Lean into warm light
The barn's chandeliers and string-lit posts do a lot of the work. Add flameless candles and lanterns on the tables for an extra glow (flameless only, per venue policy).
9. A neutral or jewel-tone palette
Creams, whites, and natural wood feel like fresh snow. Deep greens, reds, and gold feel festive. Both look beautiful against cedar walls.
10. Winter-themed table names
Name tables after favorite winter places, Christmas movies, or local mountains.
11. A snowflake guest book
Have guests sign wooden snowflakes or ornaments you can hang on your own tree every year.
12. Christmas trees
Line the barn with trees for a winter-forest feel. In late November and December, our own U-cut tree farm is just outside.
Guest comfort
13. Clear signage
Help guests find the barn, the restrooms, and the cocoa bar quickly so nobody's wandering in the cold.
14. Plan for the weather
Choose your backup ceremony spot early. The covered patio keeps up to 200 guests dry, and the barn hosts up to 300.
15. Rides home
Rideshares rarely come out for return pickups, so arrange a shuttle or designated drivers ahead of time.
Photos and memories
16. Snowy outdoor portraits
Plan time with your photographer for portraits in the meadow, at the creek footbridge, or in the cedar grove, and check sunset time when you build your timeline.
17. A light-up send-off
Light wands, glowing balloons, or ribbon wands make for a magical exit after dark.
18. Winter favors
Snowflake ornaments, custom mugs, or cocoa kits make sweet keepsakes.
Picture your winter wedding here
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