Summer in Winter Wedding Reception Ideas

At some point, in the wedding planning, the bride and groom will need to figure out the theme of their wedding. A theme can be as simple or as elaborate as you like. They can be summer in winter or winter in summer, Hollywood glamor or 1930s vintage styles. Themes can even be simple colors like black and white or green and black.

A summer wedding theme in winter sounds a little odd, but it's really a fantastic idea. The winters where I live are horrendously cold. Wind and snow batter the land for nearly nine months of the year. From January until the end of April the cold is so harsh it often reaches twenty-five below zero. It's during this time that everyone looks for an escape to warmer climates. Trips to the south and Mediterranean are common in these months. It's the perfect time for a summer theme. Summer wedding reception ideas for winter weddings need to make guests feel light and happy.
A summer theme can be expressed in a number of ways. The first way is to inform the guests through the invitations. Another way is through the dress style of both the bride, bridesmaid, groomsmen and groom. Yet another is the the decorations in the church and reception hall, including the flowers and cake.

A fun and feisty invitation with, perhaps, a beach ball and photos of the beach is a great way to introduce the guests to your theme before they arrive. A simple note along with the reception directions that state casual beach wear attire, will let the guests enjoy your theme more thoroughly. Remember that although it's a summer theme, it can still be formal. It's important to notify your guests if the wedding is black tie or semi-formal.

Brides and grooms each have a separate color of clothing so as not to blend into each other. A terrific way to incorporate a summer theme is to have the entire wedding party dress in summer attire. A strapless dress works perfectly for summer themes, as well as sheath dresses and thin silks. A bride can wear any color, including yellow and pink, then have the groom and groomsmen in white suits or tuxes.

Red and yellow are beautiful colors that bring to mind summer and spring. A lovely mixture of red wedding flowers and yellow wedding flowers could make the reception hall look magnificent. If you threw in some fruit centerpieces, it would be the ideal summer themed reception decorations.
Don't be afraid to think outside the box. Just because you're in the middle of a snowstorm doesn't mean you can't devise a warm reception.