The weather during winter may be unpredictable but isn't there something so divinely romantic about a winter or Christmas wedding? Wintertime can have such a warm, luxurious feel about it, thanks to the richly-coloured fabrics, glowing candles and cosy cover ups that are so popular at this time of year. And, as friends and family are often home for the holidays, a winter celebration can be a real crowd-pleaser! Here, we've gathered 35 of our favourite One Fab Day winter and Christmas real weddings, each one of them unique, to provide the perfect inspiration for a cold-weather celebration. We won't judge you for sticking on a Christmas playlist while you peruse these!
Marie & Michael's Glamorous Christmas Wedding
Marie and Michael's romantic Christmas wedding at Tankardstown House is sure to inspire! Their winter wedding extravaganza is a beautiful blend of great style, personal touches and contemporary festive styling. Pawel Bebenca lensed the day, you can see the wedding in full here.
Hannah & Andrew's White Christmas Wedding at Dublin's Grand Dame
Hannah and Andrew decided to tie the knot amongst sparkling fairy lights and crackling fires in one of their favourite venues, The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. From the black tie attire and elegant bridal style to the shimmering Christmas decor, this timelessly chic winter wedding captured by Niamh Smith is ready and waiting for you here.
Susan & Martin's Wedding Full of Puppy Love & Festive Fun
A romantic, heart-warming and elegant wedding day packed with the most special, once-in-a-lifetime moments sure to give you goose pimples. Wedding Storytellers photographed the magical day at Adare Manor in Co. Limerick, check it out here.
Roisín & Alan's Cosy Candlelit Celebration
Roisín and Alan's December wedding at Cashel Palace Hotel featured a spectacular fireworks display over the Rock of Cashel, velvet wedding party style and a touch of fur to fend off the elements. Captured by SOSAC Photography, you can see more here.
Kate & Natalie's Stunning Sustainable Celebration
Kate and Natalie's Mount Druid celebration included phenomenal bridal style, second-hand decor, a Tin Chapel ceremony with mini Christmas trees lining the aisle, a mixed gender bridal party rocking deep green and paisley prints, and a reception with an epic disco lighting plan. Captured beautifully by Chris Copeland Photography, check out their full wedding day here.
Eva & Ronan's Virginia Wedding Under Twinkling Lights
If you close your eyes and imagine the most picture-perfect winter wedding, Eva and Ronan's nuptials at Virginia Park Lodge captured by Dasha Caffrey are pretty much what your mind might conjure up. Think romantic candle-lit table settings, twinkling Christmas trees and the most divine wedding breakfast complete with a five-tier cheesecake - witness the magic here!
Erik & Grey's Glam and Grand Festive Castle Wedding
This Christmas time celebration will leave you starry-eyed with its awe-worthy bridal style, lavish accents, sentimental touches, lush foliage, and oodles of sparkle. Anna G Photography brings us this fabulous festive fete, check out Erik and Grey's wedding here.
Emma & Gavin's New Year's Wedding at Adare Manor
A surprise balloon drop at midnight, thoughtful favours, the sweetest love story and the most enchanting setting... Emma and Gavin's wedding on New Year's Eve is bursting to the brim with festive inspiration. Stephen Walker was on hand to capture every magical moment, you can take a peep at the photos right here.
Glistening Glamour for Ashling & David
Set in the charming surrounds of Virginia Park Lodge, Co. Cavan, this wedding will give you all the cosy winter feels, and lots of romantic inspiration captured by photography and videography team extraordinaire Wonder & Magic... what are we waiting for? Swoon over it here!
Laura & Ronan's Winter Wonderland at Dromquinna Manor
This wedding day was elegant, stylish and full of romance with candlelit tables and a picture-perfect setting! Just wait till you see the foliage decor too. Lensed to perfection by Awake & Dreaming, check out all the details here.
Gráinne & Kieran's Rustic Christmas Wedding
If you're looking for a fabulous alternative festive colour palette, you know you'll adore the rich green, rust and latte medley at this Barberstown Castle fete. With regal bridal style, a phenomenally elegant mother of the bride look, lush florals and so much sparkle, Gráinne & Kieran's Christmassy celebration was one for the books. Feast your eyes on the breathtaking images by Laura Parkinson, check out their wedding here.
Natacha & Andrew's Laid-Back and Luxurious Winter Wedding
Natacha and Andrew created a sophisticated black tie look for their wedding while embracing and encouraging a fun and relaxed atmosphere for their guests and them to celebrate. Their Tankardstown House winter wedding photographed by Forever Social was just plain gorgeous from start to finish, you must see it here for yourself!
A Black and White Fairytale for Roisin & Liam
This pair chose Cabra Castle as the venue for their wedding, which, with twinkly lights adorning every arch and doorway, created the ultimate festive fairytale backdrop as the gorgeous photos from The Fennells show. With gold embellishments shining throughout the venue and decor, Roisin and Liam's day was every bit the glamorous fairytale they intended it to be. You simply must view the photos here!
Cróna & Brendan's Magical Winter Barn Wedding
Soaked in beautiful winter sunshine, this barn wedding was loaded with all the timeless accents you could wish for and even a special appearance by a llama! Prepare yourself for oodles of inspiration with Pawel Bebenca's images from Cróna & Brendan's wedding weekend.
Danielle & Craig's Stylish NYE Wedding
Featuring disco balls, balloons and lots of sparkle, Danielle and Craig's stylish New Year's Eve bash at Aynhoe Park was a whole lotta fun! Moat Hill Photography photographed the day which you can see from start to finish here.
Susie & Joe's Christmas Wedding at Castle Leslie
From a breathtaking sequin gown to much-loved family pets in flower crowns - this Castle Leslie Estate wedding had heart and style in equal measure. We loved every photo captured by Gillian Higgins Photography. See all the images here.
Ginny & Micah's Romantic Shakespeare-Inspired Wedding
With a dreamy "Midwinter Night's Dream” theme, a swoon-worthy wedding dress, tons of DIY details by the bride, epic stationery and more, this wedding is a must-see for old-school romantics. Dive into the delightful wedding details with photos from Laura Watson.
Tracey & Billy's Cosy Castle Celebration
Christmas-obsessed bride Tracey chose Ballynahinch Castle for her and Billy's wedding celebration, which featured a candlelit ceremony, a cosy reception with elegant styling, and beautiful bridesmaid style. Rafal Borek Photography photographed the day, you can see the full wedding here.
Julianne & Jack's Gatsby-esque Christmas Knees-up
Julianne and Jack's big day at Horetown House was festive, but in the most elegant and sophisticated way possible! Louise Scott Photography was kind enough to share the photographs with us, you've just got to click on over to the feature and see them all!
Nici & Niall's Sparkling New Year's Eve Wedding
A party from start to finish, Nici and Niall's New Year's Eve wedding at Bellinter House is the ultimate in festive fun. It's the perfect inspiration for any of you planning a festive New Year's Eve celebration! Chris Copeland Photography was behind the camera on the dreamy day, which you can see in full here.
Peggy & Phil's Bespoke Winter Wedding
Downton Abbey costume designer Peggy said 'I do' (and designed all the dresses!) to beau Phil in this unique and stylish Orange Tree House winter wedding. Captured by This Modern Love, it's featured here in full.
Laura & Henry's Black-Tie Wedding with Wow Florals
Old-world romance, jaw-dropping bridal style, sweet moments and breathtaking blooms... Laura and Henry's winter wedding really had it all. You can't miss this epic celebration lensed by Wonder & Magic. Check it out Heres.
Jenny & Gillian's Country House Winter Wedding
Jenny and Gillian's intimate winter wedding at Roundwood House features a charming love story and effortlessly romantic details. Leanne Keaney photographed the day, which you can see in full here.
Aoife & Adam's Winter Wonderland Wedding at Tankardstown House
With an elegant white and champagne palette, stunning florals with fluffy feather details and DIY details that will hit you right in the feels, there is so much to love from this Tankardstown House wedding. Thankfully The Fennells caught every single gorgeous detail, check out Aoife and Adam's fabulous festive celebration here.
Lisa Marie & David's Vintage-Inspired Winter Celebration
Lisa Marie and David's city wedding features winter romance and dreamy retro style at The Westin. Ivana Patarcic Photography and Photography by Tara Aherne captured all the sublime details, which you can see in full here.
Ciara & Stephen's Cosy Christmas Wedding
Ciara & Stephen's Christmas wedding at Virginia Park Lodge was a wintery fairytale without the faff, a laid-back celebration of love and family with a minimalist colour palette of whites, greens and silver. Tara Aherne Photography photographed their unforgettable day which you can see here.
Morgan & Rohan's Flower-Filled Winter Wedding
Morgan and Rohan's big day at Larchfield Estate & Barn in Lisburn was cosy and colourful, and filled to the brim with fabulous winter florals. Emma Rock Photography got a front-row seat to all the splendour, see their magical day here.
Niamh & Owen's Frosty Winter Wedding
Niamh and Owen celebrated in Rathsallagh House, Co. Wicklow, with a black-tie affair with bridesmaids in pale champagne shades, a tower of bubbles and a romantic shoot in the fallen snow. You can see how Michelle Prunty has captured this beautiful day here.
Michelle & Jonathan's Atmospheric Winter Wedding
If you're looking for luxurious winter wedding inspiration, then you're going to adore Michelle and Jonathan's Adare Manor wedding, featuring a jaw-dropping wedding dress! Awake and Dreaming were on hand to document every joy-filled moment, check out their wedding here.
Tara & Brian's Small and Cosy City Celebration
Tara and Brian's romantic Dublin City Hall and Cleaver East winter wedding features a timeless aesthetic and a to-die-for wedding dress. Emma Russell Photography was there to capture all the details, and you can see their celebration here.
James & Keava's Glam Christmas Castle Wedding
This bewitching black-tie wedding included a bridal wardrobe worthy of a princess (including iconic wedding heels) winter white blooms and delicate gold accents. Lensed flawlessly by Studio Brown, prepare to swoon over their James and Keava's wedding day here.
Lynn & Dan's Boho Winter Bash
Think you can't have a boho wedding in winter? Think again! Lynn and Dan show us how with their effortlessly cool and proudly boho winter celebration at Horetown House, Co. Wexford. On hand to capture all the details was Campbell Photography, see their beautiful bash in full here.
Sarah & Eoghan's Sparkling Celebration
If your dream winter wedding day is festive and stylish, you'll find all the inspiration you need in Sarah and Eoghan's effortlessly chic Bellinter House wedding! Livia Figueiredo Photography captured it all, see their divine celebration here.
Aislinn & Tim's Wildflower Winter Bash
From classical stationery and warm florals inspired by grandad's wildflower garden, to a bridal party in snow white shades, and much more! The breathtaking details of Aislinn and Tim's beautiful day were captured by Adam and Grace Photography. See it here!
Bronagh & Oisín's Festive Castle Wedding with Bespoke Style
The bridal party style from Bronagh & Oisín's big day is sure to make your jaw drop, as will the romantic florals and the beautiful bursts of burgundy. So much winter wedding inspiration awaits, check out the gorgeous images here from Bradley Henderson.
Find lots more wedding inspiration and ideas in our fabulous winter real weddings section.
