The Joys of Selecting Wedding Themes
For the imaginative couple, you may want to break away from the
traditional church and reception hall theme. And many more
couples are trying something outside of this standard, so you're
sure to find whatever the two of you can think of.
What do you like?
Many couples come up with wedding themes based on where they met
or what they like to do together. For example, a couple that met
in a particular city may want to celebrate that city, or even
hold the nuptials there.
Although more extreme, some couples have exchanged vows while
jumping out of an airplane or skiing down a mountain. Why not
pledge your love in the waters of a tropical island or create a
traditional renaissance fair?
Make up a list of all of the things that you might like for your
wedding. Let it be everything that you could imagine enjoying.
This celebration is for the two of you, so let the wedding
reflect the couple that you are.
Showing off
Creating your dream day may be as simple as a few well-placed
decorations or an island setting. For a tropical wedding, you
may want to stand on the beaches of a favourite vacation place
or just decorate the reception hall like a luau. The bridesmaids
can wear leis and the groomsmen can wear sandals.
If you're looking for a more renaissance themed wedding, then
you may be able to capture this with medieval music or
entertainment--a jester might be a great addition. Of course,
the outfits that you wear will reflect your theme. A bride
dressed as Guinevere and the groom as Lancelot would make for
beautiful pictures.
Try to find the recognizable details in the theme of your
wedding and incorporate them into the decorating plan. You may
also want to find food that would compliment the theme as well.
A roasted pig can make a great conversation piece as well as
dinner.
And the theme can even begin with the invitations. Try to find a
way to signal to your guests the theme of your wedding. Some
couples have even had their guest dress the part of the wedding
theme as well. It's like a great big costume party and a trip
back in time.
Of course, don't make it too strange or no one will go along. An
alien themed wedding might seem like a good idea, but if the
wedding party is that only one that plays the part, then it can
be more awkward than anything.
But it's your wedding!