Happy Holidays, ladies and gentlemen, it’s Lauren Koster from Lauren Koster Creative. Are you sick of all things holiday yet, or do you just soak it all in? If you’re a December bride, my guess is that you’re in the later camp. I myself am a big Christmas fan! I love the lights, the music, the trees, the snow, all of it! But when I set out to design a December wedding, I don’t want the day to feel overly Christmas or themed. It’s lovely to take photos in the snow, drape garland around the venue and naturally, use twinkle lights, but in my designs, I like to keep it subtle. You can add a little Christmas (right this very minute) with out going over board. Greenery is a HUGE trend in weddings right now, adding some garlands or wreaths is the perfect way to add seasonal flair to your day. Below are some festive ideas to add touches of holiday spirit with out crossing over in to “theme” territory. I am obsessed with the bouquet below. It’s an amazing use of a poinsettia flower that does not feel Christmasy in the least. Keep scrolling to see the rest of my ideas.

GARLAND DRAPED OVER THE DANCE FLOOR IS HOLIDAY PERFECTION!

photo: Alison Conklin // venue: Birchrunville Store Cafe // via: Ruffled

ADD A LITTLE TOUCH OF CHRISTMAS TO THE GROOM’S GETUP

photo: Michelle Lamarand Photography // floral design: Passion Flower Sue // via: Intimate Weddings

FLOWER GIRLS WITH WREATHS AND BOWS MAKES THE SWEETEST HOLIDAY DETAIL

photo: Annabella Charles // via: Southern Weddings

DOSEN’T THIS MAKE YOU WANT TO GET MARRIED AT A CHRISTMAS TREE FARM!?

photo: Classy Girls Wear Pearls

THE MINI WREATH ESCORT CARDS IS A DARLING DIY IDEA

photo: Molly Culver // via: Camille Styles

ADD THE SCENT OF THE HOLIDAYS BY ADDING A CINNAMON STICK AT EACH PLACE SETTING

photo: Jacque Lynn Photography // styling & design: Michelle Leo Events // via: Hey Wedding Lady

A LITTLE GREENERY GOES A LONG WAY WHEN ARRANGED ON THE CHANDELIER

photo: Logan Walker Photography // florals: Artisan Bloom // event designer: Silver Summit Weddings // venue: Stein Eriksen Lodge // via: Artfully Wed

WARM YOUR GUESTS UP WITH A HOT COCOA BAR

DIY: Hawthorne and Main

LANTERNS MAKE A LOVELY FESTIVE NON-HOLIDAY WINTER DECORATION

photo: Bacio // event design & planning: Harvest Moon Events // venue: Canyons Lookout Cabin // via: Harvest Moon Blog

LOVE THIS UNIQUE POINSETTIA BOUQUET

photo: Rebecca Hollis // floral design: Greenwood Events // via:Style Me Pretty

TRY A WINTER THEMED COCKTAIL, LIKE POINSETTIA PUNCH

via: Half Baked Harvest

HANGING YOUR ESCORT CARDS ON A CHRISTMAS TREE IS A FABULOUS IDEA!

photo: Alicia King Photography // event design: Monica Relyea Events // floral design: Lavender & Leaf Designs // venue: Battenfelds Christmas Tree Farm // via: Ruffled

NOTHING SAYS CHRISTMAS LIKE TWINKLE LIGHTS

photo: Alison Conklin // venue: The Green Building // via: Brides.com

PINE CONES MAKE A LOVELY ADDITION TO A WINTER CAKE

photo: A-Stone Lifestyle Wedding & Photography // cake: Tortenfantasy // via: Hochzeitswahn

CANDLES ARE A SOPHISTICATED WAY TO ADD HOLIDAY SPIRIT

photo: Damarismia // design: Vanessa Michelle Co. // floral design: The Flower Story // via: Elizabeth Anne Designs

Lauren Koster is the owner of Lauren Koster Creative, a New York based wedding design company that specializes in the unique and handmade look. Her eclectic style and modern hipster vibe always has us entranced. We always love when she graces our blog with her monthly “Steal This Style” article. Want to know more? You can personally follow or find her from these links below:

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