Winter has its own type of beauty. From mountain tops and pine trees covered with snow to icicles hanging from the rooftops. As the snow came down Sunday, I couldn’t help but get a little excited at the thought of cozying up by the fire and looking out the window at a winter wonderland. The rain came and melted away the white fluffiness, but I have a little inspiration for all the winter brides, no matter what weather you’re facing today!

One amazing thing about the local wedding community is that we’re not competitors, but truly friends! So when I arrived to help out my friend, Michele, at her wedding, I was excited to see a lot of familiar faces. I knew it was going to be a beautiful wedding and was not disappointed in the least!

The bride chose to get ready at the Deer Creek Inn, which was the perfect background for portraits with rustic, elegant bouquets by Art in Bloom Flowers.

Joy of Life Events did a fabulous job at creating a beautiful winter experience inside each room of the Stonehouse.

Crystal, glittery balls, snowflakes, and candlelight mixed with silver and purple!

Snowflakes, hanging from the Christmas tree, acted as a simple way to festive up the seating arrangements

The Cake Artist lived up to her name with this creation!

Cocktail hour was held in the courtyard of the Stonehouse…

…where guests could keep warm around the heaters as they sipped bowls of clam chowder and nibbled on french bread!

And to complete the wintery experience, why not take a ride in a horse drawn carriage!