Once you start planning a wedding, or get an invite in the post, the first thought is always the dress, but in for winter weddings, a beautiful winter coat is going to be just as important.  Blue limbs from freezing cold is not a good look on anyone, and you don't want to ruin your look with the duffel coat you wear to cycle to work in. This season, the shops are brimming with ultra elegant coats (Naoise's convinced it's the Olivia Pope effect), and they're perfect for maintaining the glam from ceremony to reception, without sacrificing anything to frostbite. From hot pink to classic black, I've picked out this season's best coats for special occasions, whether you're a guest, mother of the bride or bridesmaid, and of course they'll be worn over and over to those Christmas parties...

Bright & Beautiful

These statement colour coats are kept on the right side of classy with lady like fits and tailoring. Wonderful for a chic bride, wedding guests and the mother of the bride.

1. Simone Rocha wafercoat €600.55 from The Outnet
2. Dark mint belted coat €445 from Reiss
3. Pistcahio belted Gucci coat €2,300 from Net-A-Porter
4. Hot pink coat €390 from Ted Baker

Classic Colours

Black, cream, navy and just a tiny hint of texture. These coats take a fresh look at classic colours and shapes. The elegant white Ted Baker would be particularly suave for a winter wedding coat cover up.

1. Fur and wool coat €99.95 from Zara
2. Flared navy skirt coat €430 from Ted Baker
3. White Jacquard cocoon coat €335 from Ted Baker
4. Shearling panelled coat €1,170 from Topshop Unique

If a wedding coat isn't for you there are plenty of other options to keep warm. For some inspiration check out our post on winter wedding cover ups here.