How to Add Color and Greenery to Your Winter Wedding

Happy bride and groom posing at their indoor wedding ceremony

An unusually cold and snowy December in Cincinnati didn’t stop Mandy and Brad from having a gorgeous winter wedding, and we're so glad they did! Their big day came together with sparkly gold bridesmaid dresses, fur shawls, and a dreamy color palette of red, and blush. The end result? A totally stylish wedding that will warm your heart.

Fresh greenery really made their day feel chic, and they even incorporated a bit of Christmas-inspired decor throughout. It’s the perfect winter wedding y’all, so take notes! See it all below, and catch a closer look from Amanda Donaho Photography in the full gallery.

Bride and bridesmaids in floral robes getting ready

Elegant bridal heels adorned with sparkling crystals Diamond engagement ring and wedding band on sequins

Elegant bridal party poses in shimmering gold sequin gowns

Bridesmaids bouquets: lush greenery, red and blush roses

Bride and bridesmaids in gold gowns pose in a beautiful hall

Bride in wedding dress, standing in elegant decorated hall Beautiful bride smiles, draped in a delicate ivory shawl, looking back

Groom and groomsmen in black tuxedos walking down the street

Bride and groom share a sweet moment on their wedding day with bouquet

From Amanda Donaho Photography

Mandy & Brad had a perfectly gorgeous (snowy!) Cincinnati Winter wedding. I was honored to be their wedding photographer after also photographing Mandy’s brother’s wedding a few years ago. It’s always such a joy to arrive on the wedding day to see familiar faces from families I’ve grown to love.

Bride and father walking down the aisle at church wedding Bride and groom holding hands, smiling in a church during their wedding

Happy couple walking down the street on their wedding day

Elegant wedding seating chart with floral accents and beautiful lights

Elegant wedding reception with floral centerpiece and chandeliers

Elegant wedding reception setup with round tables and chairs Elegant wedding table centerpiece with floral arrangement and table number

Wedding table setting with menu and thank you card decoration

Wedding chairs with festive wreaths for Mr and Mrs at reception Elegant wedding table setting with Groom place card and candle

Elegant floral arch with dessert table at a wedding reception Delicious cannoli pastries on a plate with sugared tops on a table Delicious assortment of colorful macarons and other treats on a table

Wedding dessert table with cannoli, personalized photo favors

Wedding chair decorated with flowers and gold ribbon Champagne flute with names for a wedding, elegant table setting

Elegant wedding cake with cascading roses and greenery

Elegant wedding sign with signature cocktails and floral decorations

Snowy wedding in Cincinnati

Mandy was a stunning bride & is just as sweet as can be. It was an abnormally COLD even for a December Cincinnati wedding, but the bridal party rallied for a few outdoor photos & we were lucky enough to have the gorgeous Monastery Event Center as their wedding reception venue, so of course, we did some shooting in the (warmth!) there. I was overjoyed for them when during the exit from the church, the snow fell – heavily – and loved getting a quick snowy portrait of them under the glowing street lamps. Congrats to this beautiful couple!!

Elegant wedding reception in a vintage cathedral with band and guests