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Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers.
Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers.
Published Wednesday, Nov. 1st, 2023
Winter weddings are the perfect chance to cozy up with friends and family, sip on spiced cider in the glow of candlelight, and say ‘I do’ to lasting love.
Although the winter months of December, January, and February are considered the slow season for marriage ceremonies, this is often the best time of year to get married! In addition to the stunning natural beauty, there’s less humidity, better decorations, cheaper venue dates, and all the egg nog, hot toddies, and buttered rums you can dream of!
Related: 5 Unity Ceremony Ideas for a Cozy Winter Wedding (with Scripts)
Commemorate your festive winter wedding with one of the seasonal marriage certificates below – frame it, display it, and remember the warmth and joy of your wedding day for years to come.
A personalized marriage certificate also makes a great wedding gift or anniversary gift from a wedding officiant or family member!
If you’ve been asked to officiate a winter wedding, present the newlyweds with one of the certificates below as a simple and heartfelt way to show your appreciation.
Note: These decorative marriage certificates are for commemorative purposes, and are not a substitute for a government issued marriage license. Read more about the differences between these documents here:
With a festive wreath of winter holly and pine set above crisp green lettering, this elegant marriage certificate is the perfect choice to commemorate a winter wedding ceremony. We also offer these certificates in Spanish, Acebo de Invierno: Este elegante certificado de matrimonio es la elección perfecta para conmemorar una ceremonia de boda invernal.
This certificate was designed for year-round display, with subtle seasonal accents in rich forest greens and soft berry reds to compliment any decor. (This certificate is for commemorative purposes only.)
Above: Winter Holly Marriage Certificate (also available in Spanish)
This illustrated Mistletoe Marriage Certificate is perfect for a fun and festive winter wedding! Take your vows, then seal them with a kiss -- and a signature -- under the mistletoe.
This certificate can also be personalized and printed with custom information about your ceremony, including your names, your wedding date, the names of your witnesses, and the name of your wedding officiant. (This certificate is for commemorative purposes only.)
Above: Mistletoe Marriage Certificate
Perfect for a same-gender or same-sex wedding ceremony, or for any couple who wants to add a dash of seasonal sweetness to their wedding day. This certificate also makes a great gift for a Christmas wedding or lighthearted New Year's elopement. (This certificate is for commemorative purposes only.)
Above: Wedding Gnomes Marriage Certificate
Celebrate the start of a new year & new life together with this New Year's Eve wedding ceremony script! Featuring a wine box & love letter ceremony, resolutions, and Rachel Bright's poem "You Are the Bubbles." Read the full wedding officiant script here.
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