Benefits of a winter wedding

When planning a wedding, you will have to make an immense number of decisions such as securing the right venue, choosing your food, creating beautiful décor etc. It is a lot to do and can become overwhelming at times, but by securing the right suppliers by using a venues preferred supplier list, or with the help of sites like Wedding Assistant, you can have your dream wedding. Among your many decisions, you will have to work out that all important date. Spring and summer weddings tend to dominate the market with autumn holding a close second, but what about winter? A winter wedding has many benefits you may have not thought about. Here are just a few to keep in mind.

Fairytale Style Backdrops

A wedding outdoors in the middle of spring or summer is great for photos, but during the winter, you have an even better opportunity to have truly dream inspired photos. Winter wonderland weddings provide romantic photo opportunities that simply cannot be imagined in other seasons. Snowflakes falling, frost on the ground and a roaring open fire, the possibilities for where to have your important photos taken are truly endless. If you want to invest in a fairytale style setting, a winter wedding is the way to go.

Less Competition for Venues

Wedding venues are important and are often the first thing people book. They set the scene for the entire wedding and choosing just the right one is a big decision. Competition for specific dates throughout the warmer months is high and you have to get in very early if you want to book a prime summer date. However, during the winter, wedding venues much quieter and prices are also lower, offering more availability and great value for money.

Photography by Amanda Karen Photography

No Heat and Humidity

The heat and humidity from the warmer weather during the summer months is not for everyone. Humidity makes temperatures feel hotter than normal and calls for a lot more hair product to keep you looking picture perfect. Humidity may seem like a small entity, but it can cause your guests to be uncomfortable. The benefit of a winter wedding is no humidity. You can have your hair perfect and your guests comfortable without spending extra to see it happen.

High temperatures can also mean that some dresses suits can be difficult to wear during the hotter months. This is especially true if your wedding is held outdoors.  A winter wedding alleviates this issue entirely. More clothing can be worn during the winter without fear of sweating! Those in suits can easily wear what they want and those wearing dresses have the option of wearing sleeves, providing far more design choices. Imagine posing for your photos with a stunning wintery backdrop wearing a beautiful lace sleeves on a full length ball gown. That is what dreams are made of and it is only going to be comfortable during the winter.

Spend Less on Decorations

Naturally venues change their décor with the changing of the seasons. Choosing a venue during winter that is already decorated for the festive period will save you money while allowing you to still have a beautiful setting. You can still add a few things to make the space your own, but there will be less to do, which makes planning a little easier. Great for outdoor pictures!

Easier to Plan Around Family and Friends’ Schedules

Planning a summer wedding is great, but choosing a date can be very difficult. Often you must plan your big day around close friends and family. For example, avoiding holidays that have been prearranged or events happening throughout the summer can make it difficult to find the exact date that works for everyone. It is possible that some people you want at your wedding may not be able to attend because of prior engagements.  In contrast, planning a wedding during winter can solve most of that issue. Not much is going on during the winter months, making it easier to pick your date without having to confirm it with every person you want to attend your special day.

A winter wedding has so many more benefits than a summer one can offer and remember, after the wedding, you will have your pick of honeymoon spots. It is always cheaper to travel during the winter season.

Get in touch with us to find out more about booking your winter wedding at That Amazing Place and enjoy all these amazing benefits and more.

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Photography by Amanda Karen Photography

Photos by https://www.robertkbaggs.com/.

Emma & Billy Tie the Knot during Covid-19 at That Amazing Place

Nothing could keep Emma and Billy apart – not even the stress of re-arranging a wedding in two days! So in September 2020, after 7 years of being together, the happy couple tied the knot at That Amazing Place whilst surrounded by close family and friends.

The Venue

That Amazing Place was the perfect venue for Emma and Billy’s beautiful wedding ceremony. They loved that we could give them a private and exclusive space for them to use for the entire day of the wedding. When visiting That Amazing Place on one of our open days, the couple was also impressed by the friendliness of our staff.

“I have always thought that all wedding venues are beautiful in their own way. But what makes That Amazing Place stand out from the crowd is the team that works there, and the owners! They’re friendly, approachable, and really genuine people who want you to have the wedding of your dreams.” says Emma.

Photos by https://www.robertkbaggs.com/.

Theme and Entertainment

The happy couple chose not to have a specific theme for their wedding. They simply wanted a lovely celebration where they and all of their guests could feel comfortable and relaxed. To add decorations to their laid-back wedding, Emma and Billy chose to use Love Lily, who provided a stunning flower wall.

As for entertainment the couple hired singer and acoustic guitarist Tom Ryder to play throughout the three course meal. 

Flowers

Stunning pale pink hydrangeas and roses by Daisie Chain adorned all of the tables, and Emma’s bouquet was styled to match. All of her bridesmaids also had bouquets of hydrangeas and roses in white, which all matched the intimate and laid-back theme of the wedding perfectly.

Photos by https://www.robertkbaggs.com/.

Catering

Premier Crew Hospitality rose to the challenge of providing the canapes and the three course evening meal, even though the wedding was re-scheduled with 48 hours notice! The couple were very impressed with what they were able to create. 

Emma also says, “We were complimented by all the guests about how lovely the food was. The caterers were also great at accommodating the children’s needs and all of our guests’ dietary requirements.”

Emma and Billy also decided not to have a wedding cake, and instead provided their own delicious doughnuts! This fun break from tradition fit perfectly with the relaxed atmosphere of their wedding.

Photos by https://www.robertkbaggs.com/.

Dress

Emma’s beautiful wedding dress was found at Clifford Burr Bridal in Bishop Stortford. As you can see in the stunning photos taken by Robert Baggs, the dress was fitted at the top, flowing down to a princess-style at the bottom. Every gorgeous inch of the dress was also captured by videographers Spotlight Weddings.

Photos by https://www.robertkbaggs.com/.

Special moments

Even though Billy and Emma’s wedding was planned in just two days, it ended up being the intimate, laid-back wedding that they had always dreamed of. Due to Covid-19 restrictions only 30 guests were able to attend, but the married couple don’t feel like they missed out on the big wedding they had originally planned.

Emma says, “We’re both happy it happened this way now, and we will remember the day for a long time to come.”

As for special moments, Billy took a photo of the outside ceremony decorations being blown around by the wind…just moments before the ceremony itself! He had wanted to send it to Emma, but Angie (one of the managers of That Amazing Place) wisely advised him against it. Once she saw the photo after the ceremony, Emma agreed that it was the right call!

She says, “The staff at That Amazing Place really went out of their way to make the day completely stress free. They really did everything, and the day wouldn’t have been as wonderful as it was without them.”

We are so pleased that Emma and Billy chose That Amazing Place for their wedding, and that despite all of the difficulties caused by Covid-19, they had a beautiful day. We truly wish them a lifetime of happiness together, and that they think back on their wedding day fondly for years to come.

Photos by https://www.robertkbaggs.com/.

Melissa and Tom Tie the Knot at That Amazing Place

Everyone here at That Amazing Place is dedicated to making our weddings as perfect as possible, even during Covid-19. That’s why we came together to ensure that Melissa and Tom could have the day of their dreams, even if it had to look a bit different than expected.

Melissa and Tom first met when playing enemies Maureen and Benny in the musical, Rent. Melissa joked,

“I had to moon on stage and I’m pretty sure that was the moment Tom fell! Neither of us were really looking for a relationship at the time, but the connection was just instant and undeniable!”

Needless to say, the rest was history.

Photos by Bomknights https://www.bomknights.co.uk/

The Venue

That Amazing Place was the first venue that Melissa and Tom viewed.

“It just had everything we were looking for,” said Melissa. “It was a really nice balance of modern and traditional and the whole venue and grounds were beautiful. But the most important part for us was the people. From the first visit we were welcomed like family, nothing was ever too much and we really were made to feel special.”

Photos by Bomknights https://www.bomknights.co.uk/

Theme and Entertainment

Melissa and Tom didn’t have a particular theme for their wedding, but just wanted it to reflect them as a couple. This included some of their favourite things, such as theatre, music, prosecco, cupcakes and cherry blossoms! Melissa crafted most of the decor herself, and Angie gave suggestions about how the wedding would work. This was particularly helpful as the couple tied the knot in September of 2020 during Covid-19.

Photos by Bomknights https://www.bomknights.co.uk/

Flowers

One of the most unique and touching aspects of Melissa and Tom’s wedding were their flowers. Melissa crafted all of the flowers and bouquets out of paper, including sheet music that her Nan left to her when she passed away. As the couple met during a musical and both have musical hobbies, they thought that this would be a beautiful way of having their grandparents there on their wedding day. Bomknights Documentary Wedding Photography beautifully captured these roses, dahlias, peonies and other flowers made out of the sheet music as well as purple and rose gold paper. This included buttonholes and corsages for the wedding party, two round bouquets for the Maids of Honour, and a bigger, teardrop-shaped bouquet for the bride herself.

“I got lots of comments both before and on the day,” Melissa said. “I have actually included making bespoke paper flower bouquets in my new business venture as a result!”

Photos by Bomknights https://www.bomknights.co.uk/

Catering

The catering was a very important decision, and Premier Crew Catering absolutely came through for our two foodies. Everyone dined on a tomato and mozzarella salad, followed by a stunning BBQ buffer and a lemon and berry eton mess.

“All of our guests commented on how different it was to have BBQ and how good it was,” said Melissa. “The canapes and evening fish and chip cones also went down a storm!”

Dress

Melissa’s dress was by Essence of Australia, which she bought from the Bridal Shop Romford. But it wasn’t an easy choice for our bride!

“I’d originally lusted after a dress for months before trying it on and feeling like a girl playing dress up, and not at all bridal,” Melissa explained.
“I didn’t think I would go for anything as fitted as it was, but I put it on and instantly fell in love.” Much like the rest of the wedding, Melissa also added her own unique touch to her dress. “Although it already had some sparkle from the beading, I customised it having a layer of glitter tulle added and a matching glitter veil – something I was adamant wouldn’t be ‘for me’ until I tried one on and ended up with the biggest I could find! I looked completely different to how I originally thought, and I couldn’t have been happier!”

Photos by Bomknights https://www.bomknights.co.uk/

Special moments

“For both of us it was walking down the aisle and realising that, despite the odds, we had made it and nothing could stop us from getting married now. The months leading up to the wedding had been very up and down, will we or won’t we, and in the end because of last minute changes we ended up pulling the wedding forward with only a few days notice. It meant that we could still have 30 people instead of 15, but it also added even more stress than there already was.
I think the morning of the wedding we were both still running on adrenaline, but the moment the music started and it was actually happening everything lifted. I don’t think I’ve ever clung to anyone as tight as I did Tom through the ceremony, we were just so happy that it was finally happening.”

Even though the day changed from Melissa and Tom’s original plans, we’re so glad that they were able to have a wedding that was full of smiles and treasured memories. We’re sure that they will spend many happy years together, and we hope that we see them back at That Amazing Place soon.

Photos by Bomknights https://www.bomknights.co.uk/

Photos by Bomknights https://www.bomknights.co.uk/