Event Design Ideas - Fire & Ice

Lately, I've really been enjoying winter. Especially since last year's was so mild. Well, it is Minnesota and we just got a huge snow storm!  My kiddos have been playing in it non-stop. We've been ice skating outdoors, sledding, and building snowmen. Of course, when we come in from the cold we like to warm up with a hot cup of cocoa.

It was really sunny and beautiful the other day, which made the snow lined trees absolutely sparkle. This got me thinking about how awesome it would be to do a winter wedding. If it were up to me, I would do a "fire and ice" event design because it is so fun to go out in the cold and then come in and warm up by a toasty fire.

I would incorporate a lot of sparkly elements paired with an unusual color scheme for winter - dusk blue and fire orange. Of course, I think having the girls in short, gray glittery dresses would look amazing!

Additionally, it would be so easy to make some outstanding centerpieces using Dollar Store vases. First, coat them in Modge Podge and then roll them in white glitter. Next, wait for them to dry then rub off any excess glitter and coat them in modge podge again. Finally, roll the vases in Epsom salt. They end up looking like they are covered in sparkly snow! Glittered branches, white hydrangeas and orange roses would make a beautiful floral arrangement to go along with your Faux icy vases.

Speaking of table-scapes, dusk blue napkins in glittered napkin rings would really add some elegance. Lot's and lots of white candles create a very romantic ambiance. Of course, there are other fun touches to add, like an ice luge serving signature cocktails. A S'mores bar where guests roast their own marshmallows would be phenomenal! I also love the idea of having the walkway to the venue lit with ice candles. A vintage broach bouquet would be heavenly, and maybe the groom could sport an icicle boutonnierre?

There are so many fun details that would make a fire and ice wedding fantabulous! I truly hope that I've inspired.

Happy Planning!

PHOTO CREDITS: CAKE -LEE ANN BELTER BRIDAL, ICE BLOCK W/FIRE - EHOW.COM, BROACH BOUQUET - ERIN HU PHOTOGRAPHY, INVITATIONS - ETSY.COM, SHOES -DRESSSALE.COM, ICE LANTERNS - THE NESTING JOURNAL, S'MORES BUFFET - HELLOCOTTON.COM, SNOW & ICE JARS - WONDERFUL DAY WEDDINGS LLC