Christmas weddings

topher

i was thinking of getting marryed around the 13 december, but am not sure about the time of year. my fiance would like it then, but i feel it maybe to close to xmas etc. does anyone have any opinons about this time of year:rolleyes:

dolles

I went to a wedding around xmas time last year, To be honest as a guest I found it to be a very inconvient time of year to attend a wedding, Xmas is a busy time of year for most people and a wedding thrown into the works was extra hassle. In fairness the wedding I attended was on the 30th of Dec maybe the 13th would be more suitable for people.

CathyMoran

We got married on the 29th of December last year, not everyone that we wanted to attend could but we still had a very romantic wedding. I would say go for it but just do not expect that everyone can be there.

hunnymonster

I'm going to a wedding on 23rd December and I have to say, I'm really looking forward to it. I think it would be a great time of year, everyone is festive and there are loads of glam clothes in the shops for the women.

Featherl

Personally, I dont like winter weddings and especially weddings so close to xmas or just after! Weather is cold and wet, I know you cant be guarnteed good weather at any time. But I just dont feel like dressing up in expensive dress, sandels, etc, having the hair, make up, tan and nails done.. I have no problem with all this in fine weather!

We had a wedding at the beginning of December- Weather was very cold and windy. Had bought knee lenght black dress and wore with fur jacket but was still cold! I think the Style was not great at the wedding and would have been better in finer weather.

Also the evenings get very dark very quickly (some as early as 3.30/ 4) so having the ceremony is usually recommended as earlier, maybe 12/ 12.30 instead of a summer wedding as late as 2.. Having to be up and ready and in the church for 12 will not suit everyone!

Photos have to be taken quickly and straight after the ceremony as the light is fading quickly. Wedding pics are beautiful, a memory of the whole dat so should be taken slowly and carefully and plenty of them taken so why have to settle with a couple of quick pics after the ceremony and then the rest inside as it is too dark outside..

Also, xmas and the month of December is quiet an expensive month, not everyone will be able to afford new outfits, accessories, gifts, money Spent on the day, accomodation if staying over, babysitter, etc..

We have another xmas wedding this coming December too, and I would definetly prefer if it was in Summer.

Why do some people prefer winter/xmas weddings to spring/summer weddings?? Any ideas?

lisaloo

My sister got married 15th December 2007 in Sligo. We all thought it was a bad idea coming up to Christman but we actually had a great time. i think you should go for it.

Toots

I was at a Christmas wedding last year, and it was lovely, the hotel was all decorated for christmas and the room where the reception was held had huge trees etc, so it was gorgeous. Only thing was, as other posters said, it was hard scrimping the money together to go, as it was so close to christmas and we were totally broke. They had their photos taken inside the church as it was bucketing rain outside, but they turned out lovely. One thing I'd say is that if you're going to book for Christmas, get a move on, from what the couple who got married were saying, it's a popular time of the year to get married (between 10th and 31st december are peak according to the hotel). I'm going to another wedding this christmas, and they booked it in June 06.

mikeanywhere

I have shot quite a few weddings over the Christmas period just gone and I couldn't agree more with what Freather says re times.

As the days are very short and if you are paying for a photographer then get married early, no two ways about it. Light is so dodgy the later you leave it and any time from 3.30 onwards it will start to get dark and that isnt taking into consideration the lovely weather we have.

Just my 2p's worth from someone who shoots at weddings.

Featherl

mikeanywhere wrote: »

I have shot quite a few weddings over the Christmas period just gone and I couldn't agree more with what Freather says re times.

As the days are very short and if you are paying for a photographer then get married early, no two ways about it. Light is so dodgy the later you leave it and any time from 3.30 onwards it will start to get dark and that isnt taking into consideration the lovely weather we have.

Just my 2p's worth from someone who shoots at weddings.

Thanks, Someone else is thinking along the same lines as me!

Definetely wont have winter/xmas now

Gillo

I'm getting married on 29th December, now I'm getting worried:eek:

To combat the darkness issue, we pulled it forward and are have the service at 1:00.

With regard to people complaining about outfits not being warm enough- go with something that will be warm enough.

I accept that some guests will find it hard to attend, but in fairness i think that will be the case at all times of the year. As soon as we'd book the hotel (early last year) we told everyone who was on the guest list so they'd have plenty of notice.

CathyMoran

Smccarrick an I got married on the 29th of December also. It was a beautiful day, though we also got married at 1pm. You will love it.

steps_3314

very negative....cant you see any good in a winter wedding

anyone thinking of it i would say go for it.

its a lovely time of the year and yes the weather can be warm in the summer but your not guaranteed....i wonder how many summer weddings last year had terrible weather..id say quite a few..at least in winter you dont expect the weather to be great and it may suprise for you...throw in all the xmas decor and it makes for a great day

my advice to anyone getting married in december or thinking about it,then the best of luck to you..fair play

Featherl wrote: »

Personally, I dont like winter weddings and especially weddings so close to xmas or just after! Weather is cold and wet, I know you cant be guarnteed good weather at any time. But I just dont feel like dressing up in expensive dress, sandels, etc, having the hair, make up, tan and nails done.. I have no problem with all this in fine weather!

We had a wedding at the beginning of December- Weather was very cold and windy. Had bought knee lenght black dress and wore with fur jacket but was still cold! I think the Style was not great at the wedding and would have been better in finer weather.

Also the evenings get very dark very quickly (some as early as 3.30/ 4) so having the ceremony is usually recommended as earlier, maybe 12/ 12.30 instead of a summer wedding as late as 2.. Having to be up and ready and in the church for 12 will not suit everyone!

Photos have to be taken quickly and straight after the ceremony as the light is fading quickly. Wedding pics are beautiful, a memory of the whole dat so should be taken slowly and carefully and plenty of them taken so why have to settle with a couple of quick pics after the ceremony and then the rest inside as it is too dark outside..

Also, xmas and the month of December is quiet an expensive month, not everyone will be able to afford new outfits, accessories, gifts, money Spent on the day, accomodation if staying over, babysitter, etc..

We have another xmas wedding this coming December too, and I would definetly prefer if it was in Summer.

Why do some people prefer winter/xmas weddings to spring/summer weddings?? Any ideas?