December weddings embrace the holiday

Christmas themes add unusual twists to rare seasonal betrothals

From red marzipan bows on the cake to holiday wreaths on tables, December brides and grooms have found many ways to incorporate Christmas into their weddings.

December nuptials remain a small minority - 2 percent of couples surveyed last year by the bridal website TheKnot.com - and not all are looking to take on the holiday in a big way, but embracing readily available festive decor makes it easy to incorporate the spirit of the season. And it saves money in the process.