By show of hands, who's planning a winter wedding? Ooooh, are you in for a fun time! Winter weddings offer a romantic aesthetic that's all their own - the landscape, the festive time of year, the weather potential (yeah, counting that as a plus!), and let's not forget the fashion potential!

'Tis the season, so I scoured Offbeat Bride's archive of winter weddings and found 18 gorgeous bits of inspiration for your solstice/New Year's/holiday/snowflake-themed wedding.

1. Going to the (ice) chapel, and we're gonna get maaaaaaaarrried.

2. Get some blingy ski goggles to go with your ski slope wedding.

3. Honeymoon in Iceland = hot springs surrounded by gorgeous snow.

4. Just because it's winter it doesn't mean it's too cold for some pre-wedding billiards outside!

5. A wedding is a perfect excuse to throw a kick-ass New Year's Eve party.

6. Don't be afraid of snowy photos! Just keep that blowdryer handy.

7. Beautiful coats and castles in the background for a classy winter elopement.

8. Doesn't a waffle breakfast the morning after your snowed-in wedding sound like BLISS?

9. Who doesn't want to play in the snow with your wedding people?

10. Winter weddings mean sensible footwear and hosiery for all!

11. You will not get a better opportunity to snow tube in formal attire.

12. Winter weddings offer some unique bouquet creations. Have fun with yours!

13. Because BIG FORMAL WINTER CAPES.

14. Oh my. Match your coat's buttons to your bouquet? SQUEAL!

15. Dress up in all the sparkly, shimmery, wintery colors.

16. THE most festive wedding carriage ride ever? POSSIBLY.

17. Cute lil hedgehog wedding cake, anyone?

18. Just. Just. One big "awwwwwwwww!" for this mom and dad's winter wedding!

What's your winter wedding going to look like? Strewn glittery snowflakes everywhere? Ice skating in formal wear? Skipping the cold altogether and say "I do" on a sunny beach? Tell me what you've got in mind!

Chris Wolfgang

Chris is a writer and editor in Omaha, Neb. She'll talk your ear off about independent webcomics, animated film, and Ultimate Frisbee.