How
To Plan a Themed Wedding
- by KissMeGoodnight.com
Planning a wedding with a theme can be a fun
way to incorporate a specific interest that the couple shares
into the wedding. Themes are a fun way for the couple
to express themselves and share a little bit of their personalities
with
the guests. The theme of the wedding can be incorporated into
just about every aspect of the wedding. From the couple’s attire,
to the decorations, music, favors and even wording of the vows
the couple can ensure that every aspect of the wedding reflects
their chosen theme. While incorporating a theme into a wedding
can be a lot of fun, it’s important to not go too overboard
with the theme because the results could be extremely tacky.
Below are just a few examples of wedding themes and how they
can be incorporated tastefully into your ceremony or reception.
A
medieval theme is a popular choice for couples who pine
for the romance and tradition of earlier times. You could incorporate
this theme by making your reception a costume party and suggesting
that your guests dress accordingly. The couple could choose
their attire to reflect the theme by wearing outfits that are
indicative of the chosen time period. They can do this by either
renting costumes or searching far and wide for attire that
suits their needs. This theme can also be carried over into
the food and entertainment choices. A couple may opt to have
a multi-course meal that includes traditional medieval fare.
They may also wish to provide entertainment such as musicians
and troubadours to perform between each of the courses. Using
medieval language during the ceremony and in the vows is another
way to incorporate a medieval theme.
A
fairly tale wedding is another popular theme for many couples. As many young girls are first exposed to the idea of a wedding
in common fairy tales, it is understandable that many brides
dream about a fairy tale wedding. This simple theme translates
well to wedding preparations and can be incorporated into the
wedding in a variety of ways. The couple’s attire is one of
the easiest ways to incorporate a fairy tale theme. A form
fitting bodice with a tulle skirt is very reminiscent of fairy
tale weddings. Furthermore this style of dress is readily available
in many bridal shops. In many cases it is even referred to
as a “Cinderella Gown”. Simply letting the bridal shop attendants
know that you are planning a fairy tale themed wedding will
result in them producing a multitude of dresses for you to
try on that will be very fitting for the theme. The groom may
wish to opt for attire reminiscent of Prince Charming such
as a white tuxedo with tails. The theme can be carried forward
and included in the transportation that the couple chooses.
Arriving in a horse drawn carriage is a very elegant way to
include the fairy tale theme. The couple may also choose to
perform their first dance together as husband and wife to a
traditional ballroom medley. A careful choreographed ballroom
dance will look elegant and further convey the fairy tale theme.
An
under the sea theme is another common wedding theme. A
couple choosing this type of theme may want to consider holding
their ceremony and reception on a beach. As always the attire
can be incorporated into the theme. If the wedding is held
on a beach, the bride may choose to adorn herself in a simple
white dress and may opt to be married without shoes. The groom
could choose a casual linen suit and may even consider shorts
with a lightweight sports jacket. He too could choose to not
wear shoes. The decoration possibilities are limitless with
this theme. One very popular and appropriate centerpiece idea
is to fill glass bowls with sand and seashells. This simple
centerpiece is an excellent way to incorporate the theme into
the decorations. The couple could also cover the tables in
a blue table cloth that is similar to the color of the ocean
and layer fishing net over the table. A simple favor idea is
to present each guest with a collection of seashell shaped
soaps. These are relatively inexpensive and readily available.
While it’s not required for a wedding to have a theme, choosing
one can be an excellent way to tie the different elements of
the wedding together. The attire, entertainment, decorations,
favors and food are all elements that can be used to reflect
the theme. Subtle hints at your theme are nice touches but
it is possible to go overboard with a theme and the results
are often tacky.
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