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Snowy Ski Soirees

You're probably wondering why the "south of the border bride" is talking about snow.  Not all destination weddings are of the tropical flavor...and since we're dealing with an "arctic blast" here in Houston, I've been inspired.  I thought I'd post some ideas around a snowy ski themed wedding.  If my blood weren't so thin from leaving in Houston for the past three years, I may have considered this type of wedding.

I like rustic weddings, but I also love the idea of mixing rustic with modern. I love the color scheme of winter white, black and gray...I think it's elegant and modern...but still looks amazing in a cozy ski cabin like Zach's Cabin in Beaver Creek.

If you love skiing, snow and seeing your breath, 

you need to check out this destination location. 

www.beavercreek.com

I love the rustic setting of this cabin - don't be afraid to use a bold color palette!

Here is the picture that inspired me - How fantastic is this?!

One of the best parts of a snowy soiree is that the bride can wear a faux fur jacket or shawl...love love love.

This bride, featured on www.marthastewart.com held a bouquet of ivory ranunculus, parrot tulips, and anemones, with accents of lamb's ears, blooming cotton sprigs, and tiny tallow-berry branches.

Read more at Marthastewartweddings.com: U.S. Weddings -- Martha Stewart Weddings 

This bride chose to add a pop of green with a pair of Manolo Blahniks which are just to DIE FOR!!

I love the sassy hair flower and the bold black shrug and belt on this bride 

(featured on Green Wedding Shoes):

These shoes are hot for a winter white and black wedding:

A great way to warm up your snowy soiree is to use plenty of beautiful candles and clear ornaments make excellent decor items.  The candles bathe everything in a warm (flattering) glow and shed a romantic light over the soiree.

The Knot

And add some bling to your place setting:

And we can't forget the wedding invitations - I love the silver/gray elegant letter press invitations below:

The Knot - Invites by: Two Paperdolls

Doesn't this just make you want to sit back with a hot cocoa?  What about having a hot cocoa bar and a smores station at your winter destination wedding? Yum.