Traditionally, the most popular months for UK couples to get married are June, July, August, and September, with the winter being the quietest season for weddings. However, you should have a look at our winter wedding destinations, before planning the big date.
While the summer months have a greater chance of sunshine, this is by no means guaranteed, and venues are busier and more expensive. Opting to get married in winter could save you money and can be just as romantic.
Forget warm weather and garden games: in the cozy glow of candles and firelight, every detail from your new wedding rings to the glasses you toast with will sparkle as brightly as your venue in the frost for a truly magical atmosphere. Alternatively, you could choose a country with tropical winters and enjoy an intimate ceremony in vibrant surroundings.
Whichever idea appeals more, discover the enchanting bucket-list winter wedding destinations where you could tie the knot.
Getting Married in Winter in the European Mountains
Famed as some of the best skiing destinations in the world, the European mountains are a specular backdrop for a wedding. The Alps are especially scenic – with soaring peaks, glacial lakes, and chocolate-box villages with timber houses and cozy restaurants.
Stay at a luxury resort where guests can enjoy the slopes, spa treatments, and après-ski facilities around your ceremony, and you can shelter in a private chalet surrounded by nothing but snow. You’ll find beautiful medieval churches here if you’re so inclined, or you can make the most of the setting and get married outdoors.
Winter Wedding Destinations in the UK Countryside
You don’t have to jet off abroad to make your wedding special. The UK countryside can be at its most beautiful in winter, and the diversity means you can personalize the setting to your preferences, whether you’re enamored with the glittering grassy hills of the Cotswolds, frosted forests like those in the Scottish Highlands or captivating coastlines backed by dramatic waves.
Elevate the experience by choosing a grand manor – or heck, even a palace or castle – for the occasion. You’ll find plenty in all regions of the UK, set in cultivated gardens and estates. Alternatively, keep things simple and opt for a converted barn in a peaceful remote spot or a relaxed pub with character and charm where the roaring fire will keep everyone warm.
Wedding Destinations for Winter Sun
Is the cold weather just not for you? Gather your close friends and family and follow the birds on their journey south to countries offering the chance for winter sun.
Again, the options are varied, so you can add flair in any way you wish. Surround yourself with picturesque palaces in India’s regal state, Rajasthan; say ‘I do’ overlooking the sea in the mesmerizing Maldives; embrace the allure of enigmatic Marrakesh, or hide away in the hills of New Zealand.