For most couples, one of the biggest decisions involved with planning a wedding is selecting a date. More often than not, the season plays a big part in influencing this choice. Some prefer the idea of getting married when the summer sun offers a warm climate for an outdoor affair. Others are interested in the cozy, comforting aesthetic provided by winter nuptials. No matter what time of year you prefer for your own event, you can use the season to your advantage in more ways than one.  Incorporating the symbols and imagery of the season into your wedding decor is a fantastic way to use the power of nature to your advantage. Consider these tips, and formulate a decorating strategy of your own.

The Flowers

The easiest and most obvious way to get started is by thinking about your flowers. Floral arrangements are ubiquitous when it comes to weddings, but couples allow many factors to influence their final decisions. While price and color preference may seem important, you’ll see the most interesting results by picking out your blossoms based on what is in season. Not only does this keep the costs down, as in-season flowers are easier to come by, but making your choice based on the season allows you the chance to decorate in a more robust and cohesive way.

The Venue

Creating an event that lends itself to the beauty of the season is about more than buying the right flowers. You can also see an impressive difference by working with your venue. Some spaces can cater to the season in unique ways you might not have expected. If the location has a fireplace and you’re marrying in the winter, asking to keep the fires burning during your reception can make for a perfectly toasty dose of the season. Similarly, a venue with a garden area can be lovely to use when you’re getting married in the spring.

The Dress Code

Part of the aesthetic of your wedding is how the entire affair will look in photos. If your guests perfectly blend into the seasonal design you’ve curated, it ensures the pictures will look phenomenal. The only way to guarantee your guests match the scene is by putting forward a practical dress code. For a summer event, you may ask the guests to ditch the normal wedding attire and instead wear attire that leans more casual than formal. Similarly, requesting the guests wear “garden party attire” in the spring provides a chance for bold, colorful outfits that pop in your photos. 

The Little Touches

Most of the time, the small details you put into your wedding can make the biggest impressions. Consider the name cards and menus placed at each table for guests. Instead of using plain stationery, you may want to select paper that matches the time of year. Stationery with the faint impression of snowflakes imprinted on it helps to bring out the winter mood. Similarly, play around with the favors you provide. Give out seed packets in the spring to encourage your guests to plant flowers or veggies when they get home. 

The Final Thoughts

When it comes to designing wedding decor around a season, you need to know when to be flexible. You might want to fill your banquet hall with hundreds of flowers for a spring wedding, but this could prove dangerous for guests with allergies. Instead of getting tunnel vision over an idea, try to think outside the box. Origami flower arrangements are a fun alternative for spring events that won’t leave your guests sneezing and wheezing. 

Though there are many ways to decorate for your wedding, including a bit of the season can really make an impression. Whether you go all in or you just put a few small details around the venue, there are many great options worth your exploration.