Winter is the slower season for weddings BUT it’s a wonderful, and in our opinion, overlooked time of year to get married. The scenery is magical, the decor is unique and there is love in the wind during the holidays. We love a winter wedding, regardless of its popularity. In fact, our owners, Kim & Whit Hanks’ got married during this season and Kim is joining us to share her experience and absolute love of her winter wedding! Keep reading…
What were some of the benefits of having a winter wedding?
What did you love most about having a winter wedding?
Did you have any trouble booking your venues or vendors?
Did the weather concern you and/or affect your wedding day?
What kind of feedback, if any, did you receive from your guests about having a winter wedding?
Ultimately, what made you decide to host your wedding during this season?
12/21 Wedding at Sacred Oaks. Photographer: Jen Dillinder Photography
UNIQUE STYLING POTENTIAL
Weddings during the winter tend to be more unique and stand out among your other seasonal events; from decor to ceremony spaces. During winter at Camp Lucy, enjoy ambiance from our Ian’s Chapel fireplace, twinkle lights under Sacred Oaks that give a nod to the holiday season, or stay warm inside one of many inside Event Halls on property.
Photography: Courtney Cope Photography
NO PLAN B’S
During the Fall and Spring seasons, rain plans are usually accounted for in case of the unexpected. But during the winter season, the weather is expected and there usually isn’t much of a need for a ‘plan b’ when a beautiful tent is involved.
Ian’s Chapel Great Lawn Tented Reception. Photography: Kayla Barker Photography
DATES & VENDOR FLEXIBILITY
One of the biggest benefits to scheduling during the colder seasons is not having to compete for vendors and dates that may be booked up already due to the busier season.
Sacred Oaks Events Hall. Photography: Jayleigh Daniel Photo
FEWER BUGS
As the old saying goes, ‘Everything is bigger in Texas’ such as the bugs and their overpopulation during the warmer months. No need to worry about flies, mosquitoes, or ants. Enjoy a bug-free wedding and just one less thing to worry about when planning for your big day.
Photography: Jayleigh Daniel Photography
NO GUEST WEDDING FATIGUE
Give your guests peace of mind when responding to your invitation without the worry of clashing with other weddings on their calendars. Guests won’t be overwhelmed with ‘wedding fatigue’.
Photography: Carolina Lima Photography
EXPLORE DIFFERENT FASHION
From coats, and shoes to hats, new styles are endless during winter and can be a way of glamming a layered look without the ‘sweat’.
Photography: Carolina Lima Photography
WARM COCKTAILS
Explore warm cocktails for you and your guests such as spiked hot chocolate, Irish coffees, or anything involving whipped cream! Your guests will indulge in a seasonal libation while warming up their hands and stomachs.
Photography: Chris Bailey Photography
If you weren’t sold on a winter wedding at Camp Lucy, we believe you are now! You can expect anything from snowy landscapes, soft skies, whipped cocktails, warm fireplaces, tented receptions and more. We have the team to make a winter wedding happen in a few short months. To inquire about a winter wedding, please reach out to our events team at events@camplucy.com, call us at 512.858.4057 or visit us online HERE!