With all the gorgeous, snowy images flooding my Instagram feed lately, I wanted to put together a tips and advice post perfect for the winter bride. I’m so excited to bring you this post, which I worked on with Emma Lee Photography. Here’s our top tips and tricks for shooting in the snow, perfect for Christmas, winter weddings. Also, how cool is it that it’s actually snowing on my site?! I think it only works on the desktop version.
1. Shoot at the right time of day
Snow can be super bright and hard to photograph. Discuss with your photographer when the best time of the day will be for your snowy wedding shoot. Shooting in the middle of the day can cause unflattering shadows, such as under your eyes. Details of your dress, bouquet, hair and makeup can be lost in the exposure when shooting in the bright, white snow. Shooting in the golden hour will be less harsh, and more flattering.
2. Have a cover up
It’s going to be cold! You might have even booked a winter wedding because you wanted a snowy backdrop for your wedding. So it’s a good idea to have something to keep you warm. Faux fur wraps, shawls, capes or long sleeve dresses are all great ideas. I’ve even seen some fab looks where the bride wore a cashmere jumper! For this shoot Emma used a soft checkered, lumberjack-style shirt to bring a festive pop of colour to the shoot, without being too obvious.
3. Choose a dress that fits the scene
Ivory, champagne or blush dresses are perfect for snowy wedding shoots. This is because they’re not stark white, so they don’t blend in with the snow. When choosing your wedding dress, think about the shape, length and fabric of the gown. Choosing a dress that you can wear leggings and snow boots underneath will help keep you warm on the day. A tight, form-fitting dress won’t allow for warm undergarments.
4. Pick cold hardy flowers
Ask your florist which flowers are in season and can survive cold weather. Some flowers, such as those that thrive in a humid environment, don’t hold up well in the cold, winter weather. They can wilt or fall out of your bouquet if introduced to extreme cold weather. Keep your bouquet beautiful by using cold hardy flowers and foliage. Bright florals and lush green foliage are a great way to add colour to winter weddings. Check out this post on bright bouquets for every season.
5. Professional hair and makeup
Most brides get their hair and makeup done by a professional on their wedding day. It’s especially helpful in snowy weather. The last thing you want is your makeup streaking and {brows, mascara, eyeliner} running down your face. Or frizzy, limp hair due to the wet snow. Make sure you discuss your wedding location and expected weather with your hair stylist and makeup artist during your trial.
Photography: Emma Lee Photography | Location: Snoqualmie, Washington | Hair and MUA: Makeup by Nana | Flowers: Diamond Events and Floral | Dress: Marie from Larimeloom | Jewelry: The Fox and Stone
You might also like this post on how to pose for your wedding photos – which will also be helpful.
Or this post on choosing a makeup artist for your wedding day.
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