Furry, funky, and fun options that'll keep you warm on your winter wedding day • Offbeat Wed (was Offbeat Bride)

This ivory wedding shawl wins the internet today... lookit that sweet wide ribbon bow! Bonus: It's only $30. — This ivory wedding shawl wins the internet today… lookit that sweet wide ribbon bow! Bonus: It's only $30.

My fiance and I are planning a beautiful, private ceremony in a park. I picked out a beautiful, strapless silk-chiffon dress that is flowy and delicate and I love it. However, we're getting married in December, and the ceremony is going to take place outside.

Any ideas on how I can stay warm during the ceremony and still show off my pretty dress?

-Raina

Since the weather has turned cold (yay Fall!) I think it's the perfect time to look into options that'll keep you warm on your winter wedding day. I've got things that'll keep you warm from head to toe, and please almost every style and wedding theme. So grab a cup of coffee, get comfy under a blanket, and let's go virtual shopping!

Shawls

White faux-fur shawls are a super stylish option.

Here's a warm and fuzzy faux mink shawl and it comes in white, ivory, black or brown. Love me some options.

Capes

Here's a more open-style white faux-fur capelet. This should show off more of your dress, but keep your shoulders and back all cozy. Get it here.

OMG, I want this satin-lined half cape with a hood, just because! This review in particular made me think it'd be great for a wedding: “This was perfect for my March wedding. Wore it for outdoor pictures and it was just lovely — complimented my ivory and light pink dress perfectly.”

This cape will keep you very warm and feeling wonderfully romantic. Perfect for a Medieval Renaissance wedding!

Gloves and sleeves

If you're gonna go with gloves, there's nothing more convenient than fingerless, if your'e doing a ring exchange. Plus dig the fur on these babies!

wedding arm warmers alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride) — Photo by Love by Serena.

Lindsay wore these amazing arm warmers from Vaisto Clothing on Etsy. I love love LOVE these babies. If you want more colors and/or sparkles, these arm/leg warmers from KD Dance offer a lot of options.

Boleros and shrugs

These Disco-inspired all-over sequin shrug jackets are freaking gorgeous and wedding-ready.

Jackets

Loving this knee-length white winter jacket from Etsy seller xiaolizi.

This white structured coat with the bow detail is blowing my mind.

Hats & Headdresses

Give a vintage flavor to your winter wedding with a white cloche. This one from Etsy is awesome.

Headdresses from Plumed Serpent are PERFECT for winter weddings.

How adorable could super warm knit hats be on a winter bride? I'd die of the overwhelming cute.

Fuzzy ear muffs in a variety of colors! This way you won't have to hide your fancy hair, but your ears will still stay warm.

Muffs

Finally, muffs! Because, as Ariel once said, who doesn't love muff jokes at a wedding?

So, lay 'em on me guys — any particular favorites or more suggestions for keeping warm at your wedding? Put 'em in the comments.

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