Planning a winter wedding comes with its challenges - unpredictable weather, lack of blooming flowers, and venues more suited for summer seasons. You want gorgeous photos in the snow but also comfort, ambiance, and thoughtful details to wow your guests. Generic chain hotels fail to think outside the box. That's where Berwick Lodge's years of event expertise transforms traditional festive decor into a completely customised winter wonderland so you can have it all - convenience, personality, and romance - for the best day ever.

Berwick Lodge provides a magical setting for hotel weddings in Bristol. Fitted with intricate woodwork, and stone fireplaces radiating old-world romance, this iconic venue truly exudes the festive joy.

Step inside this iconic, award-winning Bristol hotel venue and discover why we're a favourite winter wedding location year after year…

DIY Winter Wedding Tips

Add homemade touches to your Berwick Lodge winter wedding with these DIY projects:

• Glittery wedding signs - Spray paint wood signs white then lightly spray sections with snow texture spray. Add vinyl phrases like "Let it Snow" and coat with sparkling Epsom salt for a glitter effect.
• Create your own Christmas cracker favours - with personalised notes for each guest. You can purchase these from Oxfam and other charities for an extra wholesome feel!
• Create your own snow-dusted centrepieces - wrap vase bottoms with glue then coat with a layer of baking soda to mimic freshly fallen snow. Perfect for reception tables!

Winter Wedding Attire & Traditions From Around the World

Incorporate meaningful details from global cultures such as:

• Swedish Wish Trees

The Swedish tradition of "wishing trees" invites guests to string heart-shaped notes with marriage advice onto tree branches for the newlyweds to read later.

• Ukrainian Bread Ceremony

Historically in Ukraine, beautifully embroidered bread called "korovai" was presented to couples symbolising community. Consider a bread display with notes from loved ones. 

• Indian Wedding Fire Ceremony

Fire plays a key role in Hindu weddings representing purity and power. Incorporate by lighting an oil lamp ceremony during your ceremony or reception.

Eco-Friendly Winter Weddings at Berwick Lodge

Make your event green with sustainable practices:

• Go to charity shops and thrift items such as faux fur wraps to stay warm and cosy outside.
• Donate or re-sell your items afterwards - either drop to your local charity shop, add on facebook marketplace, or websites such as rock my wedding resale. 
• Repurpose leftover catered meals, rental items, and decor to local charities through Berwick's community partnerships. Don’t forget that we work with ‘too good to go’ to help reduce food waste.
• Support local businesses  - source locally grown food, flowers or local Bristol winter wedding vendors like photographers and florists reduces carbon footprint.
• Offer eco-friendly welcome bags - greet guests with treats like fair trade chocolates, reusable water bottles, organic bath items, and wildflower seed packets.

Berwick Lodge's Best Hidden Winter Wedding Perks

Our special amenities make winter weddings seamless:

• Exclusive use hire from 12pm - 11am
• Ceremony hosted with ceremony styling package and chiavari chairs
• DJ & outdoor sparklers
• Use of dressing room on the morning with prosecco & pastries for up to 10 
• Early check in for your wedding suite at 11:30am 
• Deluxe wedding suite on the wedding night 
• Vintage white postbox; two signage easels; cake stand & knife; table number stands; umbrellas; board & card games; Bose sound system 
• White linen, crockery, cutlery, glassware 
• Dedicated event manager on the wedding day, with waiting & bar staff
• An experienced wedding coordinator to help with planning 
• Menu and wine tasting event 
• First anniversary Champagne afternoon tea for two 

Ready for a private tour to visualise your dream winter wedding coming to life? Check pricing, offers and availability at this one-of-a-kind Bristol hotel venue for your special date now!