What to Wear to a Winter Wedding?

I assume it's only the ceremony that is outdoors? Sort of a winter wonderland idea? Sounds like a horror to me (doesn't that sort of stuff only work high up in the mountains for like 3 minute ceremonies??).

I'd say wear whatever you plan to wear to the wedding and wear a coat over it. You really have no choice. You can dress it up with fancy scarf!

Who plans an outdoor wedding in December in New Jersey? Yikes.

Having said that, we just moved from that area and have had the opportunity to attend a few weddings in the late fall...

I would strongly suggest that you find a pair of evening pants. Many department stores carry them at the beginning of the "winter formal" season and you can always find them online.
https://www.formalgallery.com/Beaded_Evening_Pant_10036_p...

Seriously... they can be beautiful with a sequined top and a cape-style wrap. You can add dark leather gloves with closed-toe heels and you'll be fine for the time it will take to say the "I do's".

Who sends out a wedding invitation 9 months in advance? What am I missing here?

*I* would show up in a snow suit.

My sister got married @ Lake Michigan in Chicago in October. It was about 35 degrees, with a wind off the lake! But, gorgeous...

We planned ahead (I was maid of honor) & we all had pashminas to wrap around to keep us warm. Different colors, looked great!

Then after the ceremony, wrapped up in warm coats.

If you are not in the ceremony & can wear whatever will keep you warm, try visiting your local Goodwill / thrift stores. I often see fur / faux fur coats & wraps on the racks. I see them often, but I suggest starting now to find one in your size & a dressy style. (expect to pay b/t $10 & 50, depending on style & whether it's "real" & in good condition)

Also, f/u with your SIL to find out what they are planning for set-up, if it doesn't get as cold where the ceremony will be as it does where you live, etc.

T.

I'm thinking, full length mink.

I guess you got a "save the date" not the actual invite. Outdoor wedding in December. Holy cow. Has she lost her mind. The NE is freakin freezing in December. I would wear heavy coat, my Uggs, gloves, and the hat depending on how cold.

I went to one here in PA at the end of November and it was cold! Layer!!

I wore a long sleeved burgundy dress, gray tights, and black wedges. I wore a long sleeved shirt underneath the dress, and gray leggings under the tights (they were opaque so you really can't tell). Pretty much everyone there, men and women, had a nice wool peacoat that they wore during the ceremony. The outdoor tent was heated (sort of) so we could lose the coats for the reception but I was grateful for my layers.

Also very popular were sweater dresses and boots, it seemed okay for this wedding but it did look pretty casual. Depends on the wedding.

A Linda Lundstrom LaParka.

An outdoor wedding in December? Is she nuts? Or is she one of those outdoorsy kind of people? Did she provide any kind of supplemental information such as how long the ceremony is, or if the wedding is a hiking wedding? Doe she have back-up plans incase of snow? I assume the reception is indoors isn't it?

Wear wool - wool is warm no matter what the weather and is breathable and will allow you to cool down. Assuming the reception is inside is she providing a changing room so everyone can get into party clothes afterwards? Also many patios have these awesome propane heaters that work remarkably well if you're not to far from one. Scope it out and try to park yourself next to one.

As for hats - there are many options that are warm but they will all mess up your hair. A nice wool felt hat can look really nice too. But if the reception is inside then I suggest a coat with a hood. I used to have a superwarm LLBean coat that was thinsulate lined, down to my ankles (and I'm tall) and had a faux-fur lined hood and cuffs. It was the color of hotchocolate. (I got it when my office was in this huge complex with a parking lot the size of Nebraska and it was on a hill - the wind would sweep up and down that hill and the wonderful coat kept me toasty.)(But I gave it away to a lady who was bringing it back to Poland for her elderly mother - who LOVED it!)

Anyway - this is going to be a huge dilemma - good luck!

The whole wedding is outside? In NJ in December? Something doesn't sound right. Is it just the ceremony? Can you get more details?

Ah Pinterest and your damn. "winter wedding" photos..
They look beautiful, but I bet they are all posed..

If they really go through with this..
Silk Thermal underwear, under whatever you are going to wear.
Sued closed toed shoes.. with tights.You can waterproof them..

Borrow, rent, a fur or faux fur coat and matching head cover and fur lined gloves. . I have a beautiful grey fox fur, headband.. Here is an example of a faux fur headband. When I have that on my head , I stay really warm..

http://www.furhatworld.com/coyote-fur-headband-p-1306.htm...

Remember to wear a good moisturizer, water proof mascara..

And consider some hand warmers.

how weird.
it might be kinda cool. but i'm not fond of freezing.
maybe they're discouraging guests<G>.
i would go with underarmor underneath a warm full-length skirt, tights, a fancy tank top under a pretty sweater, my huge heavy wonderful sorel boots, and a warm cloak with a hood. then, assuming there's some sort of inside after-event, the cloak, boots and sweater could come off.
i wouldn't even attempt anything ethereal.
khairete
S.

Is her wedding where you live? If not then you might want to research what the climate is like during that month. In Oklahoma it can be hot and humid, 5 feet of snow covering an inch or two of ice, or it might even be just cold and windy.

I would wear an outfit that could go over some silk long johns. They are wonderful under other clothes and very warm. If it's really going to be frigid outside I'd wear a long sleeved dress, tights instead of hose or bare legs, boots, with a skirt that is a bit heavy and a nice cashmere style sweater. With the long johns underneath you should be fine with a warm winter coat.

If it's cold outside you have to be warm, if it's going to be cold outside perhaps this bride is hoping no one comes due to the weather....lol.

Well, a really cynical person would say that they don't want anyone to really come to it, they just want the gifts! I'm not sure why you got a full invitation this early, and why/how it had the details about it being outside. The whole thing sounds weird.

You don't say where the wedding is. I've been to one wedding in November in New England where they had an outdoor tent, heavy side panels, and heaters. It was still cold, and you should have seen the string quartet trying to play in those conditions! It was hard to hear the minister and the vows due to the sounds of the heaters kicking in. Everyone just suffered through it and then went indoors for the rest of the reception.

I'd wait until you get more details, and not even make any plans about wardrobe until you see if they stick with this plan. Wait until they start trying to find wedding clothes that will withstand the cold, and find bridesmaids and ushers willing to fork over money for clothing that will be worn under coats! If they go ahead with it, then you have to realize that it's not about the comfort of the guests at all, just about their vision of what would be pretty! Then you wear a heavy coat and hat, and carry an afghan to put over your legs. There is no other way. If they don't care about your comfort, you shouldn't care about how you look!

A winter wedding in the NY/NJ area, outdoors? Ridiculous. If it's just the ceremony, wear whatever dress you're wearing (or a dressy pantsuit) and have your coat and gloves with you outside for the ceremony.