Friday, May 28, 2010

Theme Weddings: Do or Don't

When I think of a theme wedding visions of a bridal party dressed in Renaissance Costumes or Lightsabers come to mind. Now, I realize that many theme weddings don’t take it to that extreme, so I will give you a cautious “Do” when it comes to theme weddings.

My caveat on the “Do” is that the overwhelming theme of your wedding is YOU!

A Bride and Groom cannot go wrong if they make sure their wedding is a true reflection of themselves. What are you and your fiancé passionate about? How can that translate into your wedding?

Here are a few ideas:

Date: Select the date of your wedding to correspond with your favorite season, to accommodate the overall fashion look you are going for or that will allow you to incorporate food you love, when it’s in season, on your menu. If you love the colors of fall and warm apple pie, find a date in the fall. Always picture wearing a (faux) fur stole and taking pictures in a snowy winter wonderland, pick a date in a winter month like January or February (you may even score some deals as it’s the slow season).



Décor: Incorporate colors, images, artwork and personality into the overall look of your day. In this aspect the difference lies in the details. Set your “theme” for your guests in your wedding invitation. Carry it through in all of your wedding day stationary (programs, place cards, menu cards, thank you cards, etc.) to pull off a very polished look. Work with your floral designer and decorator to incorporate important colors, textures and fabrics throughout your big day. Be creative with centerpieces, we love flowers, but you can bring in some fun non-floral items depending on the look you are going for.



Pre & Post-Wedding Parties: Bridal showers, Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties, Rehearsal Dinners and a post-wedding Brunches are all great opportunities to bring your theme through. Keep your colors in mind, pass out fun theme related favors, and add some fun touches.

If you’re the biggest Trekkies around, no one will be surprised to see Captain Spock as the Officiant of your ceremony. Not quite so passionate? Then make sure YOU (& your fiancé, I mean YOU as a couple), your passions and personalities are the theme of your wedding, you can’t go wrong!

BBFN (Bridal Bliss for Now),
Olivia

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