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Winter weddings can be magical, with cooler weather, lush green gardens and softer light for photographs.

However, there are some special considerations.

For instance, when selecting your menu remember that as a general rule the colder the weather the more people eat but the less they drink. So maybe choose some heartier, larger portioned meals.

You should bring your ceremony time forward compared with the warmer months to ensure you have sufficient light for photos, particularly if it is an overcast day.  To avoid finishing your reception too early though, venues will usually be able to arrange a time extension.

The weather will also be cooler and potentially wet, so bringing some umbrellas is usually a good idea.  Even blankets for the elderly guests and shawls for your bridesmaids could be very well appreciated.  Marybrooke provides all these.

Most importantly, you need to ensure your venue has a wet weather alternative to every part of your day.

Where will your garden ceremony be held indoors if it is raining?  Where will you be able to have photographs taken?  Where will your guests go?

These are all practical considerations to help ensure your winter wedding runs smoothly.  There is no problem hoping for the best.  But you need to be prepared for the worst.