Most people plan wedding ceremonies for the warmer months, but you are not most people. Nope, you are going to get married during the cooler months.

Getting Married in Winter

Traditionally, late spring, summer and early fall are the time to hold a wedding ceremony. Ah, but who needs tradition?! If you can't wait for those seasons to roll around, you can go ahead and get married notwithstanding the weather.

There is an obvious choice if you want a warm ceremony in the warmer months. Actually, there are two. Your first choice is to hold everything in doors. Doing so will keep everyone warm, but it is a bit bland. A better choice may be to move the wedding to a warm location. You can choose states that never really get cold such as Arizona or you can think about other countries.

Going abroad is a very popular idea for wedding ceremonies during the cold months of the year. Greece, Jamaica, Cancun - they are all possibilities. If you are going to spend the money, you might even think about Bali or some other exotic location that is practically a wedding paradise. The only downside with going abroad has to do with friends and family. First, they may not be able to go because time may be at a premium. Remember, they are already dealing with the holidays. Second, you are asking them to spend a lot of money to attend, something that might even be considered rude. In short, a foreign wedding should come with the expectation that few people will attend. If you want a big party, stick to your area.

If the temperature is not a big deal, you can really get creative with your ceremony. Ski resorts are an excellent choice and few will complain. To go really nuts, why not stay at a location few can imagine? Interlaken, Switzerland is a beautiful spot in the mountains. So is Halstatt, Austria. To really go nuts, Sweden is probably your place. Specifically, the Ice Hotel in the village Jukkasjärvi is your destination.

The Ice Hotel is just what it sounds like. Located in the arctic circle, the hotel is located next to the Torne River. The hotel started off as a large igloo, but has evolved into a much larger structure. The entire hotel is truly made of ice and it melts off every spring. The rooms are nice and similar to what you would expect in any hotel with the exception being they are made of ice. The rooms have fireplaces and are more than cozy. For a romantic evening, you can find a spot outside to sit and watch the Northern Lights dance the night away.

Getting married is a very traditional thing. Think outside the box, however, and you can have an incredible experience any time of the year.

Fernando Bellingham is with Wedding Yeti - your free wedding resource.