5 Amazing Advantages To Hosting A Winter Wedding
Sometimes it seems like summer wedding celebrations get all the attention.
Sure, summer weddings can be stunning. But a lot of stress can come along with a summer celebration. An afternoon thunderstorm can wreak havoc on an outdoor ceremony. Sweltering heat may make a hot mess of a black tie affair. And summer event scheduling can be challenging, to say the least.
Here at Bunker Hills Event Center, we LOVE winter weddings. And it’s not just because we live in Minnesota! Winter wedding celebrations offer incredible opportunities for more glitz, extra sparkle, and stunning, snowy wedding memories.
Still warming up on the idea of a winter wedding? Don’t sweat it! Bunker Hills Event Center has compiled a list of our favorite advantages to hosting a winter wedding near the Twin Cities. Keep reading to learn more!
Best Time for Black Tie
If you’ve dreamed of hosting a formal affair to start your forever, hosting a black tie winter wedding at Bunker Hills Event Center is the perfect choice. Guests can don their finest tuxedos, gorgeous gowns, and luxurious winter accessories — all without the heat, humidity, and hot summer sun making them sweat.
Glitzy, glamorous attire will complement the snowy sparkle of the Bunker Hills Golf Course, a beautiful backdrop for your winter wedding in the Twin Cities. Featuring elegant ballrooms and gathering spaces, cozy sitting areas with stately fireplaces and plush furnishings, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, the Bunker Hills Events Center is a picturesque place for a formal indoor winter wedding celebration.
Comfort Food Catering Options
Hosting a winter wedding near Minneapolis almost always guarantees frosty temperatures, frozen lakes, and snowy landscapes. And what better way to celebrate a winter wedding than with cozy comfort food?
Bunker Hills Event Center offers award-winning on-site catering, with customizable cuisine and beverage options for celebrations big and small. Our culinary team can craft menu options around dietary restrictions, allergies, and preferences — and will happily create a comforting meal to help you and your guests warm up at your winter wedding in the Twin Cities. Whether you’re doing passed apps, a buffet, or a seated dinner, our culinary and events professionals will create the perfect culinary experience for your winter wedding day.
No Summer Event Season Fatigue
The spring and summer months can be incredibly busy with weddings, family vacations, kids’ camps, and other commitments. Often, guests may be double booked or otherwise unable to attend your scheduled wedding, and others may start to experience event fatigue.
Choosing to have a winter wedding at Bunker Hills Event Center can prevent any wedding fatigue from your guests, and help you host an event that people look forward to. With fewer scheduled events come more ‘Yes’ RSVPs from the important friends and family members, and more love on your wedding day.
Stunning Snowy Wedding Photos
We all know Minnesota winters can be tough — but they are also absolutely stunning. With sparkling white snow on the ground, shimmering snowflakes in the trees, and that soft winter light, a winter wedding in the Twin Cities makes for enchanting, snowy wedding photos.
Nestled on the beautiful Bunker Hills Golf Course, Bunker Hills Event Center offers an incredible landscape for your Twin Cities winter wedding. Forget sweaty, sun-drenched summer snapshots — with its gorgeous golf course landscaping, rolling hills, and beautiful vista points, Bunker Hills Event Center provides picturesque wedding photography opportunities all over our grounds.
Double Up the Decor
Hosting a winter wedding near Minneapolis can coincide with the holiday season, adding extra sparkle to events venues and twinkle to the Twin Cities. Many event venues will already be decorated with string lights, greenery, and other holiday-inspired accents that can pull double-duty for your winter wedding celebration. Asking the events coordinator about the holiday decorations is also important to avoid any clashing color combinations!
With its exposed wood panels, big, beautiful fireplaces, and gorgeous gathering spaces for groups of up to 360, Bunker Hills Event Center offers warm, inviting, and elegant indoor spaces for your winter wedding near the Twin Cities. Our events professionals are happy to help you with your wedding planning and decorating needs, and can coordinate color palates and holiday decorations with your winter wedding dream decor.
Conclusion
Bunker Hills Event Center is an extraordinary option for couples dreaming of hosting their winter wedding near the Twin Cities. If you’re interested in hosting your wedding celebration, reception, or other wedding event at Bunker Hills Event Center, visit our website, or contact our team today!