Festive Décor for Weddings with a Holiday or Christmas Theme

Deck the halls with boughs of holly – and these merry wedding decorations!

If your wedding date falls during the winter months and you love festive décor, consider a holiday or Christmas theme for your nuptials!

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Photo: Harwell Photography

The holiday season is a magical time of year, making it the perfect time to start a new life together as husband and wife. If your wedding date falls during the winter months and you love festive décor, consider a holiday or Christmas theme for your nuptials. 

Invite loved ones and excite their holiday spirt with a wedding invitation suite featuring sparkling elements, a holly motif, or festive plaid details. Complement a traditional Christmas color scheme and dress bridesmaids in ruby red, and add miniature pinecones and evergreens to bouquets. Consider a candlelight service during a church ceremony, or decorate the venue for your vow exchange with wreaths and plenty of candlelight. Travel to the reception site with your beloved on a horse-drawn sleigh, and adorn dinner tables with yuletide details. Send guests home with cookies, or decorate your wedding car with a wreath – the festive options are endless.

In the spirit of Christmas and the holiday season, we've rounded up 12 ways to implement a festive theme for your wedding ceremony and reception. Gather inspiration from the images below, and click on the photos to discover even more holiday décor from these wedding events!

Wedding portrait in snow with Christmas decorations

Photo by Robyn Rachel Photography; Floral Design by HMR Designs

Winter wedding Christmas theme invitations

Photo by Robyn Rachel Photography; Floral Design by HMR Designs

Red rose winter wedding bouquet

Photo by Robyn Rachel Photography; Floral Design by HMR Designs

Green wreath at wedding ceremony church window

Photo by Liz Banfield & Adrienne Page

Candlelight ceremony at winter wedding

Photo by Liz Banfield & Adrienne Page

Bride and groom in snow sleigh after ceremony

Photo by Handeland Tesoro Photography; Consulting by Alex Events Inc.

Wedding reception with Christmas decorations

Photo by Dalal Photography; Consulting by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants; Rentals by Revelry Event Designers

Wood reception table with Christmas theme centerpiece

Photo by Handeland Tesoro Photography; Consulting by Alex Events Inc.

Wedding cake in Christmas theme reception room

Photo by Robyn Rachel Photography; Floral Design by HMR Designs

Christmas sugar cookies with wedding monogram

Photo by Robyn Rachel Photography; Floral Design by HMR Designs

Black classic car with wreath on front grill

Photo by Robyn Rachel Photography; Floral Design by HMR Designs

Whether you desire a wedding with a traditional yuletide theme or a more modern holiday look, discover expert tips on how to winterize your event décor. Happy holidays!