Ski Theme Wedding Ideas

Having a ski theme wedding? Here's some ideas for setting the stage ...

The Invites
Each guest receives a ski pass and safety pin.

The Guest Tables
Name them after resorts:

Aspen , Vail, Whistler , Sun Valley, Breckenridge, Telluride, Jackson Hole, Beaver Creek, Banff, Snowbird, Steamboat Springs, Winter Park, Taos, Copper Mountain, Big Sky

The Decor
Ice sculptures are a must. Try the "ice luge" type which chills the drink on the way down. Or a glittering snowflake, set off with backlighting. Set white candles everywhere, and use mirrored coasters to spread the light still more. String white twinkle lights dressed in tulle over ceiling and walls. If your venue doesn't offer a towering stone hearth, bring in a fake fireplace. A snow machine that blows dry snow into the air (it evaporates before impact) may be available from a rental agency near you for $300-400 a day.

Ski Theme Centerpieces
Skip the plastic "cheap party" look of foil snowflakes and search eBay instead for fascinating retro winter gear (try looking for vintage ski boots, vintage skates and old wooden snow shoes. Watch for leather lace-up boots and funny old hats. Deck the walls with pastel vintage ski posters (absolutely gorgeous), vintage skis and vintage ski suits.

Or: white roses and calla lilies.

Or: Martha Stewart's glowing snowball topiaries.


The Food
Hot chocolate in crisp snowflake mugs, personalized with your wedding date. Hot mulled wine. Old-style swiss cheese fondue paired with cubes of French bread. Substantial mountain entrees like beef stew (with plenty of red wine) and warm spinach salad. Your cake can boast a cascade of spun-sugar snowflakes and stars, or even glitter with embedded Swarovski crystals.

Favors
White chocolate snowflake favors, snow ski wine charms, snowflake cookie favors, silver Hershey's kisses, sparkling ornaments. (More winter wedding favors)