Cool Lighting for Winter Weddings

When I say "cool" you have no idea I really mean "cold" lighting ideas for winter weddings. We created these ice lanterns for Ashley & Shea's January wedding at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. They were very easy and for just a few cents for candles were also very cost-effective. Here are other examples of ice lanterns that could easily be adapted to your winter wedding motif.

One tip however, it's best to freeze the water in a flat level portion of your freezer rather than depend on the outdoor temperatures to do the freezing for you. Unless we're in the middle of an arctic deep freeze, make two lanterns at a time and use the steady temperature of your own freezer to consistently obtain the most uniform shape. They can be stored outside once they have been frozen to perfection.

Experiment with food coloring, colored pillar candles or as the water freezes, add touches of ribbon, garland, flowers, berries or evergreens...the results are amazing.