Wedding venues may be cheaper in the winter, but not less elegant

 Wedding venues may be cheaper in the winter, but not less elegant

by Tanya Nguyen

12/29/2023 · 2:37 PM CST

Wedding venues may be cheaper in the winter, but not less elegant

Bride Danya Glenny, 42, and catering manager Joycelyn Bryant, 31, were both charged with tampering, culpable negligence, and delivery of marijuana after guests at Glenny\u2019s wedding reported feeling ill. (Getty Images)

LUBBOCK, Texas — While summer and early fall often steal the spotlight for weddings, it isn't uncommon for couples to tie the knot during the winter time either. Despite the chilly weather, gathering loved ones during this time adds a unique warmth to the celebration.

According to The Knot, a wedding planning and vendor marketplace website, winter is typically considered the "off-season" for weddings. Peak wedding season will generally be between summer and early fall.

In a 2022 Real Wedding Study from The Knot, it found that "only 11% of weddings took place between December and FebruaryIn a 2022 Real Wedding Study from The Knot, it found that "only 11% of weddings took place between December and February."

The Willows Event Center in Lubbock said it sees a slower pace in wedding bookings since it is mainly an outdoor event center.However, that doesn't mean couples avoid having a winter wedding. Many factors can make a winter wedding wonderful.

"Winter can still be beautiful with the snow," expressed Alli Cross, an Event Specialist at The Willows Event Center.Samantha Iacia, Editor at The Knot said winter weddings can arguably be "even more romantic than other times of the year."

Iacia said small details such as candles, string lights and rich fabrics like velvet will stand out during the winter months. Those could be unique ways to "incorporate" the season that wouldn't have the same impact during other times of the year, said The Knot.