A wedding theme
should remain personal and reflect the individual style and taste of the bride and groom.
A wedding theme
can be designed based on a decorative element or wedding motif such as
butterflies, stars or hearts and they can be designed on a cultural
or historical element such as Chinese, Hawaiian or Medieval.
A wedding theme
can be designed using the couple’s favourite colours, flowers, decoration
or even a favourite location.
Cultural
wedding themes are a good idea if you are marrying into a family from a
different cultural background. Take the best of both cultures, being respectful
towards any rituals and symbols you might include in your wedding. For example
Euro-Asian wedding can use a dramatic combination of colours, red and gold or
hot pink and silver. For the decorations think bamboo, river pebbles, paper
lanterns, fans or silks. You might hold a Tea Ceremony and involve the parents
of the bride and groom in a spiritual way.
Wedding dress plaza says that the
use of fashion to epitomize an era is another wedding theme idea. It may be a
simple, subtle reflection made obvious in the style of your wedding dress and
bridesmaids dresses, or you can go all the way have your wedding guests dress
from that era.
A 1920's
wedding might might see you in a flapper style wedding dress with lots of
beading and a cloche hat. The band you choose will play tunes from the 20's
while your wedding guests dance the Charleston
The location of
your wedding and the wedding venue itself can inspire you to a particular
wedding theme. It may be a beach side wedding venue, a wedding venue in the
country or a grand hotel city ballroom built and decorated in the
style of the 1920's.
When deciding
on a wedding theme, don't mix and match your themes. To make the right impact
choose a theme and stick to it.
Where to Begin
Firstly
establish the level of formality, a colour and if you choose a motif.
Will you have a
formal, traditional wedding with engraved wedding invitations addressed in the
correct manner according to wedding etiquette with all your wedding guests in
morning suit, black or white tie?
Or will your
wedding be less formal with your wedding guests wearing cool linen shirts as
you exchange your vows on the beach.
When deciding
on a colour for your wedding, choose one or two colours with a base of white or
black. If you are a rainbow bride make sure the colours you choose don't clash
and sit well in harmony together.
Steer away from
primary colours such as red, yellow, blue and orange, that will look a little
too preschool. For brights try hot pink, yellow, lime green, turquoise blue and
orange or for more subdued look use the same colour but in a soft pastel tone.
Tip:
If
you are having bridesmaids in bold or multicoloured dresses make sure you, as
the bride aren't the shrinking violet. Keep the bridesmaids dresses simple if they are in eye catching, bright colours and your wedding
dress more elaborate.
The Wedding Motif
The wedding
motif, if you choose to have one, becomes more a logo, symbolic of your
wedding.
A wedding
motif, can be carried throughout every element of your wedding, as decoration
on your wedding stationey, the guests tables to your wedding cake. For example,
you might choose starfish or sea horses if you are beach lovers and are holding
a wedding by the sea, or a butterfly, dove or flower such as a rose for a
garden wedding.
Alternatively
choose to use your own personal monogram, this works well for more formal
weddings
Tip:
The
wedding invitation will be the first hint to your wedding guests of your
wedding day. The colours in the ink, the formality of the address, the colours
and the adornments on your wedding invitations will set the scene and prepare
your wedding guests with anticipation for your wedding day.
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