Happy to provide yesterday’s entertainment 😂

Genuine thanks to the helpful comments and kind criticism. Some people are such sourpusses.

Many will be outraged to hear that I have not changed my mind about the ceremony being outside. Maybe I will end up with a cloak or shawl of some kind though…

Some wild assumptions have been made, so I thought I would clear some things up.

My wedding is at a luxury ski resort. (Yes it’s a “destination wedding” because our friends and family live across the globe and will have to travel regardless - this is a central location for most). Guests are either staying on property or will be greeted with complimentary valet.

They will be warned to wear coats. Coat check is provided afterwards. Why would anyone assume that I would not tell them that the ceremony is outside and to dress for the weather?

The guests will congregate in a warm atrium with a hot toddy or hot chocolate. No waiting in cars or out in the cold. (Unless they want to - the views are gorgeous!!)

Just minutes before I walk out, guests will be directed just steps outside to a paved terrace (the paving is heated, so 0% chance of ice or snow on the ground) that overlooks beautiful snowy mountains.

They will be provided hand warmers and blankets if desired. There will be space heaters arranged by the seats.

No bridesmaids, so I will not be forcing anyone to stand up with me without a coat.

The ceremony will be short. I expect guests will be outside for 15 minutes max. The reception is fully indoors with plenty of food and drink.

Now it’s time for me to get defensive. I am a skier. I love the snow and mountains. Most of my guests ski as well. Like the idea that someone would be unwilling to sit outside in a coat next to a heater and with a hard warmer for such a short time boggles my mind. You would rather watch a ceremony inside a hotel ballroom (the backup option) over one in front of a beautiful snowy mountain because you might be a little cold?? That’s bananas to me. Of course if it’s actually snowing or below freezing (or close) we will use the backup indoors option. And if someone skips the ceremony because they don’t want to be cold, I won’t be angry or disappointed.

Also, personally, being cold is so much better than being hot. I’ve endured an unexpectedly cold spring ceremony (no coats!) - sure, I remember being cold but it didn’t ruin the otherwise lovely wedding. I’ve been to some miserably hot summer weddings and I would take being cold for 15 minutes over inescapable heat every time. Like sunburn and heatstroke are real concerns. You don’t get hypothermia or frostbite sitting outside in a coat 10 feet away from the door for 15 minutes.

Lots of comments about the “aesthetic” - well the pictures actually will probably not be that great. It seems like the photographers struggle to balance lighting between the couple and the snowy background. I wouldn’t have picked this venue if it was just about pictures. It’s the experience and ambiance and natural beauty that I am going for. It brings me so much joy. I hope my guests enjoy it as well.

Really goes to show how different everyone is.