We can’t deny it – we LOVE winter weddings here at Gaynes Park and however cold it is outside, you can be sure of the warmest of welcomes. From frosty, snowy celebrations and festive weddings to intimate and luxurious feasts that feature the very best of the season, a winter wonderland wedding is always spectacular.

Newlyweds share a kiss as the snow falls on their winter wedding day at Gaynes Park in Essex — © Justin Bailey Photography

Your Winter Wedding

Even on the coldest, snowiest of winter days, Gaynes Park looks glorious. The Walled Garden is absolutely picture perfect and the Orangery will be perfectly cosy for you and your guests during the wedding ceremony. For your reception, the Mill Barn is a wonderful location for a warming feast and an unforgettable party. So, what are the best wedding ideas for winter? Well, read on…

The Orangery at Gaynes Park wedding venue in Essex is covered in snow during a winter wedding — © Justin Bailey Photography

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Newlyweds make the most of the snow for stunning photographs in the Walled Gardens at Gaynes Park — © Justin Bailey Photography

Winter Warmers

Let’s start with food and drink because it’s the time of year when indulgence is absolutely encouraged! Warm canapes and drinks are just what you need for your drinks reception and our expert on-site catering team have a mouth-watering selection available. Your wedding feast should feature hearty favourites or indulgent options and our favourite has to be the big sharing platters that are served family-style at your tables.

For a winter wedding at Gaynes Park guests were treated to a warming wedding breakfast — © Nicki Feltham Photography

Keeping Cosy

We should also talk about ideas for your outfits, especially if the temperature plunges. Bridal wraps and boleros are perfect for keeping you warm and snug. You might also want to have some bridal wellies on hand too, especially if you want to keep your feet warm whilst taking those beautiful outdoor winter wedding photos!

Bridesmaids wear jewel coloured dresses for a winter wedding at Gaynes Park in Essex — © Elizabeth Lois Photography

A bride and groom have a sparkler send off at the end of their winter wedding at Gaynes Park — © Justin Bailey Photography

Colour Pallets Are Key

When it comes to colour schemes for your winter wedding, it depends whether you want cosy wintery warmth or if you’d prefer an ice cool look. Whites, blues, silvers and greys are a great combination as are rich jewel tones or traditional festive shades of green and red. Whatever palette you choose, bring it to life with lots of atmospheric lighting. Strings of fairylights or soft coloured uplighters are always impressive and can bring intimacy and warmth to your celebration.

The Mill Barn at Gaynes Park is dressed for a modern winter wedding — © Sam & Louise Photography

Ice white and silver were the perfect colour scheme for this winter wedding at Gaynes Park — © Sam & Louise Photography

Candles create a cosy atmosphere for a winter wonderland inspired wedding at Gaynes Park — © Sam & Louise Photography

Light The Way

Candlelight really is the most romantic option for winter weddings. Line the paths, aisle and walkways that surround the Orangery with glowing lanterns, fill your tables with tea-lights or towering candelabras and let everyone feel the romance!

Lots of tea-lights add romance in the Mill Barn at Gaynes Park for a beautiful winter wedding — © Nicki Feltham Photography

For all those wonderful winter weddings a giant Christmas tree is displayed in the Gather Barn at Gaynes Park — © Justin Bailey Photography

More Seasonal Wedding Ideas

Of course, it’s so often the details of the day that really bring a wedding to life so here are even more season wedding ideas that are just gorgeous in the winter months at Gaynes Park: • What could be a better for winter wedding favours than crackers? Fill them yourself and add name tags to make them super personal. • Don’t forget to hang mistletoe around the venue! We suggest above the entrance to the Orangery and Mill Barn to catch as many guests as possible. • A boozy hot chocolate station makes a wonderful addition to your evening reception.

For their wedding at Gaynes Park a couple used Christmas crackers as their wedding favours — © Sam & Louise Photography

Add holly to any winter wedding at Gaynes Park for a festive touch — © Nicki Feltham Photography

• Add lots of seasonal foliage to your decorations. Holly and ivy are a gorgeous wedding pairing and they look ace when wrapped around the beams in the Orangery. • Bring some drama to your reception in the Mill Barn with super impressive fabric swags. • Make the most of our Christmas tree over the festive period – it’s an iconic backdrop for photos.

A bride and groom say their vows during a winter wedding ceremony at Gaynes Park in Essex — © Nicki Feltham Photography

Newlyweds share a moment in front of the Christmas Tree in the Gather Barn at Gaynes Park — © Sam & Louise Photography

• Use lots of seasonal items for your decorations – baubles and pine cones can be transformed into place card holders; candy canes are ideal favours and wreaths are stunning large decorations. • Set out a basket of blankets for guests. This is great if you’re outside for photos for any length of time or for any outdoor areas in the evening.

Newlyweds make the most of the stunning snow during their winter wedding evening at Gaynes Park — © Justin Bailey Photography

If you’d like to see more of Gaynes Park through the seasons, take a look at our gorgeous gallery or request our brochure for more information. We’d love to welcome you so that you can see just what makes our barn wedding venue so special so do get in touch to arrange a time to visit us.

Your Winter Wedding

Winter Warmers

Keeping Cosy

Colour Pallets Are Key

Light The Way

More Seasonal Wedding Ideas

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