Fancy paying less for your dream wedding suppliers? This can easily be done by opting in for an Autumn or Winter wedding.

When you imagine your wedding day, what do you think of? if it's streaming sunshine? Your wedding photos on a luscious greenery with bright and beautiful flowers? You're not alone. This is probably how 80% of couples imagine their special day.

Summer is THE busiest season for weddings, and most couples book their suppliers years in advance to make sure they get not only the dates they want, but also the best suppliers out there including their photographer and videographer.

The problem with this is that: 1) Weddings during the Summer season can get really expensive and 2) Even if you do opt in for a Summer wedding, it’s not like you can guarantee sunshine on your day, especially if your wedding is taking place in Scotland. Here is where Autumn/Winter weddings come in handy for a number of reasons.

Firstly, Autumn and Winter look absolutely beautiful in photographs and you may not get the full greenery you imagined your big-day to be, but have a look at the following photos:

Winter wedding, bride and groom in the winter

Winter wedding, bride and groom walking in the snow

How arranging a Winter wedding can save you money?

Scotland is known for its natural beauty. From the rolling landscapes of Glencoe to the glittering lochs, towering mountains, dense woodlands and miles upon miles of golden beaches. This country will take you into a world of its own.

When planning a wedding in Scotland, you can book a July wedding years in advance and still get rain on your special day. Then you see someone had their wedding in December and was fortunate enough to get a gorgeous sunny day! Then you think, well it's all down to luck, right?

When you plan a winter wedding, you know that the weather probably won't be amazing so you can be prepared for it well in advance (and you'll be pleasantly surprised if it turns out nice after all!). But planning a winter wedding will not only save you a lot of money, but also means you can get the best suppliers because the majority will (hopefully) be free or at least less busy during the winter season.

How will you save money?

You may be wondering, "how will I save money if I have a winter wedding?". Well the answer is simple.

Let's start with venues. Most wedding venues often offer a bargain-worthy winter package to tempt couples during the chiller months, which can make a huge difference to your total costs. You can even save more by opting for a mid-week celebration instead of the traditional popular Saturday wedding.

You'd be pleased to know that savings aren’t restricted to the venue only! Other wedding suppliers may also be willing to be flexible on their prices too, especially when they know the winter season is not going to be as popular for weddings as the Spring/Summer season.

Another good thing about winter weddings is that your suppliers will be more likely to spend even more time perfecting your wedding as they will not be as busy as the summer season.

Winter's Romance

Stepping aside from the suppliers, don't forget that there is nothing like romance in the winter. Getting married in the winter creates a cosy, intimate atmosphere - a great time for a family reunion to celebrate the marriage of their loved ones. This gives the season a pretty romantic feel.

While everyone else is getting married in Spring or Summer, Winter gives you the opportunity to be unique and wedding day will stand out from all the others! Think of the fun you can have with the wedding favours – pretty little hand warmers, sparklers, chocolate coins & candy canes, personalised scented candles….

Let's not forget the snow-covered trees, making a beautiful backdrop for your wedding photos while the early dark nights are the perfect excuse to fill your venues with flickering candles. In fact, when you opt in for a winter wedding, a whole new range of options become available to you in terms of decor and styling. You can move away from traditional colour schemes like bright block pinks and pastels and opt instead for deep reds, maroons, navies, blues and dark greens; colours that are particularly effective in creating a rustic, log cabin vibe or go for crisp whites and twinkling fairy lights to complement the blanket of snow outside.

Flowers can really help create warmth in a winter setting – we love a festive wreath – and due to advancements in technology, blooms that were previously only in season for a few weeks can now be cultivated all year round, giving you more options than ever.

No More Stress

With less competition for suppliers, less stress about the weather and discounted rates, planning a winter wedding takes a lot of the stress out of wedding planning.