Every theme for a wedding can be indulged to the highest degree or just touched upon to give a flourish of colour or style. For many couples the word "theme" conjures up images of elephants and trapeze artists, fine if that’s the look you are after but others want more of a simple elegance to their wedding and that is fine as well. There is a theme to suit everyone’s taste and budget. Your chosen them will reflect in the feel of the day so choose wisely as a medieval banquet may not have a relaxing ambiance as say a tea party. Include your theme in the smaller details as well as the larger ones such as table names, umbrellas, transport, cake, outfits, poems, stationary, favours, entertainment, decoration, food and drink.
Colours
Red Green blue lilac silver white
Black orange pink yellow gold cream
This style of theme is very versatile and you can really do whatever you wish with your chosen colour or colours. You can incorporate set colours into other themes so the look of the day can flow easily. When choosing this theme make sure the colour of choice is a suitable one for every aspect of the day especially attendant’s outfits, will that shocking pink dress look suitable on a bridesmaid with red hair? Also check your reception venue; will your light blue decoration be lost in amongst the deep red decor of the room?
Countries
Japan China America England France Italy
Caribbean Thailand Australia Greece Kenya Iceland
These types of theme can be carried through in any season and can look fantastic when all the details are pieced together. Let guests know if a certain place was special to you by writing a few words in the order of the day or on the tables. The country could be special for any reason, was it where you met, proposed or even came from? Getting the details right can really make or break these themes as it is the smaller touches guests remember. Your transport could include a English taxi, a Japanese tuk tuk or even an American Cadillac. Food can easily be incorporated with these themes as can decoration. Entertainment can be as fun as you dare with belly dancers for turkey or even cheer leaders for America; the world really is your oyster on this one.
Seasons
Spring summer autumn winter
This theme is my personal favourite as you can really let your imagination go to town as there are so many possibilities; no two weddings are ever the same. Spring themes can be so beautiful when hosted by a lake or stream; everything is really relaxed with fresh country flowers and delicate pastel colours. Summer styles can be led by fresh produce and luxury foods such as champagne and strawberries. Using catering outside with seating areas through beautiful tendered gardens can really give the feel of a typical summer’s day. Autumn is full of deep red and orange colours and using fruit and vegetables in your decor can save you money. A pear or apple with guests names attached look are a feast for the eyes and cost very little. Winter wonderland themes can be the most romantic of all with music by candle light and fairy lights entwined with ivy really creates a fairy tale mood.
Entertainment led
Casino burlesque barn dance orchestra bagpipes Tribute act rock band fire breather
acrobats comedian
Why not let the entertainment you have always envisaged for your wedding take the lead. From the entertainment you hire a theme can be formed around it, having a casino in the evening just begs to be led by a James bond theme or an orchestra would call for a ball type event with beautiful ball gowns and tuxedos. Bagpipes can be the start of a Scottish theme and a comedy act works really well with caricatures and bouncy castles for a more relaxed and fun kind of day. Guests will look on amazed at a fire breather with a circus style theme as will rock fan enthusiasts at a concert type of reception. Sometimes we must look at every part of the day and from the things you really want to see at your wedding a theme will form as if from nowhere.
Beliefs & cause
Organic vegetarian Hindu humanist
Jewish Muslim Buddhist vegan
Tradition can be a big factor in many weddings and the theme will follow the usual order of the day. With many couples keeping family values firmly on the top of the agenda there are other types of weddings which have no set rules whatsoever. Humanist weddings although not legal can be anywhere. Your chosen place of ceremony may indeed structure the theme of the wedding. A woodland retreat may be the perfect place for this kind of wedding. Food and drink values may come into your theme perhaps you do not drink and would like a tea party to reflect this or you live off your own produce and would like this to show through in your wedding. Whatever helps you put a personal stamp on your wedding, keeping your values and beliefs can play a major part in the day.
Something different
Medieval 20’s Arabian nights 60’s
Sweet shop fantasy Hollywood Ice &Fire
The more flamboyant among us can appreciate the wow factor many themes can bring on even to the most reserved of guests. If done properly many of the ideas here should excite and astound with every sense accounted for. Hollywood and fantasy glamour may not be for the quieter bride as bold, sparkly and confident are words which spring to mind. The dress should be bigger than life and the reception full to the brim with sparkle. A true princess can only travel by coach and horses to the fairytale castle reception. Ice and fire ticks every box when it comes to style and pinash. Ice sculptures, an ice bar, frozen waterfalls, fire bowls and fire torches will make the exact statement you want. The sweet shop can be really fun to create at minimum cost, jars of sweets, candy canes and all our childhood favourite treats combine for a Charlie’s chocolate factory fantasy. Medieval and Arabian themes can really incorporate guests as fancy dress and jousting and belly dancing should keep guests amused all day long. Using time period can be a fun way to introduce guests to dancing and outfits of the era.
Colours
Red Green blue lilac silver white
Black orange pink yellow gold cream
This style of theme is very versatile and you can really do whatever you wish with your chosen colour or colours. You can incorporate set colours into other themes so the look of the day can flow easily. When choosing this theme make sure the colour of choice is a suitable one for every aspect of the day especially attendant’s outfits, will that shocking pink dress look suitable on a bridesmaid with red hair? Also check your reception venue; will your light blue decoration be lost in amongst the deep red decor of the room?
Countries
Japan China America England France Italy
Caribbean Thailand Australia Greece Kenya Iceland
These types of theme can be carried through in any season and can look fantastic when all the details are pieced together. Let guests know if a certain place was special to you by writing a few words in the order of the day or on the tables. The country could be special for any reason, was it where you met, proposed or even came from? Getting the details right can really make or break these themes as it is the smaller touches guests remember. Your transport could include a English taxi, a Japanese tuk tuk or even an American Cadillac. Food can easily be incorporated with these themes as can decoration. Entertainment can be as fun as you dare with belly dancers for turkey or even cheer leaders for America; the world really is your oyster on this one.
Seasons
Spring summer autumn winter
This theme is my personal favourite as you can really let your imagination go to town as there are so many possibilities; no two weddings are ever the same. Spring themes can be so beautiful when hosted by a lake or stream; everything is really relaxed with fresh country flowers and delicate pastel colours. Summer styles can be led by fresh produce and luxury foods such as champagne and strawberries. Using catering outside with seating areas through beautiful tendered gardens can really give the feel of a typical summer’s day. Autumn is full of deep red and orange colours and using fruit and vegetables in your decor can save you money. A pear or apple with guests names attached look are a feast for the eyes and cost very little. Winter wonderland themes can be the most romantic of all with music by candle light and fairy lights entwined with ivy really creates a fairy tale mood.
Entertainment led
Casino burlesque barn dance orchestra bagpipes Tribute act rock band fire breather
acrobats comedian
Why not let the entertainment you have always envisaged for your wedding take the lead. From the entertainment you hire a theme can be formed around it, having a casino in the evening just begs to be led by a James bond theme or an orchestra would call for a ball type event with beautiful ball gowns and tuxedos. Bagpipes can be the start of a Scottish theme and a comedy act works really well with caricatures and bouncy castles for a more relaxed and fun kind of day. Guests will look on amazed at a fire breather with a circus style theme as will rock fan enthusiasts at a concert type of reception. Sometimes we must look at every part of the day and from the things you really want to see at your wedding a theme will form as if from nowhere.
Beliefs & cause
Organic vegetarian Hindu humanist
Jewish Muslim Buddhist vegan
Tradition can be a big factor in many weddings and the theme will follow the usual order of the day. With many couples keeping family values firmly on the top of the agenda there are other types of weddings which have no set rules whatsoever. Humanist weddings although not legal can be anywhere. Your chosen place of ceremony may indeed structure the theme of the wedding. A woodland retreat may be the perfect place for this kind of wedding. Food and drink values may come into your theme perhaps you do not drink and would like a tea party to reflect this or you live off your own produce and would like this to show through in your wedding. Whatever helps you put a personal stamp on your wedding, keeping your values and beliefs can play a major part in the day.
Something different
Medieval 20’s Arabian nights 60’s
Sweet shop fantasy Hollywood Ice &Fire
The more flamboyant among us can appreciate the wow factor many themes can bring on even to the most reserved of guests. If done properly many of the ideas here should excite and astound with every sense accounted for. Hollywood and fantasy glamour may not be for the quieter bride as bold, sparkly and confident are words which spring to mind. The dress should be bigger than life and the reception full to the brim with sparkle. A true princess can only travel by coach and horses to the fairytale castle reception. Ice and fire ticks every box when it comes to style and pinash. Ice sculptures, an ice bar, frozen waterfalls, fire bowls and fire torches will make the exact statement you want. The sweet shop can be really fun to create at minimum cost, jars of sweets, candy canes and all our childhood favourite treats combine for a Charlie’s chocolate factory fantasy. Medieval and Arabian themes can really incorporate guests as fancy dress and jousting and belly dancing should keep guests amused all day long. Using time period can be a fun way to introduce guests to dancing and outfits of the era.
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