Christmas weddings. Winter weddings. Snowy, elegant affairs! No, winter isn’t the most popular time to get married as you certified wedding and event planners know, but it has several things going for it. It’s less expensive. It’s oh-so-romantic to get married under snowy skies. And the decor can be natural and rustic or holiday-style and festive! Here are some of our favorite winter-wedding finds, from cakes to gowns to decor. We love this time of year! How can anyone be in a bad mood when they’re surrounded by snowflakes and twinkly lights?

1. superweddings.com; 2. dotcombride.com; 3. whitelacewedding.com; 4. blog.idoityourself.com

1. Allegro Photography of Boston (Amaaaazing vendor!); 2. The Knot; 3. Ritva Westenius Coutoure of the U.K.; 4. weddingsplendor.com

1. Martha Stewart; 2. Sugarlicious Cakes & Sugarcraft; 3. The Wedding Dish

Want more eye candy? Check out these beautiful winter-wedding roundups!
* Angela and David
* A gorgeous Christmasy, military-style wedding. Great pics!
* Bethany and Eric - Rustic in Vermont!
* Eve and Richard - Classy and sparkly.

What are your favorite, elegant touches for holiday weddings?

We’ve talked before about Lovegevity’s Green Wedding Planning course, and we’ve even discussed why it’s important to go green. Have you decided to take the plunge? (Pun intended, of course!) Or are you still wavering? Lovegevity’s Green Wedding Certification Course comes from a class designed by Kate Harrison and her book, The Green Bride. Harrison graduated from Vassar with a major in Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development. She wrote The Green Bride after she and her husband, Barry, planned their own green wedding in 2007. According to Kate:

“With 46% of couples looking for green options, there has never been a better time to go green as a wedding professional. There are so many reasons to take the Green Wedding Professional certification class, but I think this Ripple (above), hosted by Andre Yap, might be helpful. For additional information, see the Green Wedding Planning Certification class page.”

As professional, certified wedding and event coordinators you’re expected to carry every available tool in your tool belt. Becoming certified as a green wedding coordinator is just one more way to grow your business and show your clients that you’re on top of things. If you’re still unsure of the reasons why to go green be sure to watch Kate’s video above. It will answer a lot of your questions about the green wedding industry, and how you can be a part of it!