How to Choose a Wedding Theme?

All subsequent design considerations for the wedding should be made in light of the chosen theme.

For the same reason, settling on a concept for a wedding can feel like a huge undertaking.

What kind of a route do you wish to take, the romantic one or the modern one? It's easy to feel overwhelmed by all the options for wedding ceremonies and receptions. In any case, that's not necessary.

Think about what qualities appeal to you both individually and collectively. Perhaps some colours or design elements are more emotionally resonant than others, or perhaps certain iconic features have special significance.

When you have established certain baselines, you may let your creativity run wild in defining the topic.

The Art of Choosing the Right Theme

The choice of a wedding theme is a wonderful way to express your individuality and that of your spouse.

When deciding on a theme, it's important to keep in mind the kind of memories you hope to take away from the big day.

If you're stuck for ideas, there are plenty of websites and Pinterest boards you can peruse to get you thinking, but ultimately, your theme should reflect your personal style and combine things that feel genuine to you.

For your wedding, you want more than just a few Instagram-worthy details.

The most important thing is that it be a reflection of the two of you as a couple. It's important that everything flows together smoothly, just like the two of you.

It's important to pick a wedding theme that speaks to you, but you should also think about how it will hold up over time. You might want to think twice about buying into whatever the bridal mags are touting as the latest and greatest fad if you're worried about looking back on your big day and wishing you'd gone with something more classic and timeless.

Will you feel proud of the images in your wedding album twenty or more years from now? Can you possibly look back on your wedding day and be glad you went with the Gatsby theme that was popular at the time?

Regardless of what others may think or what commercial channels may be promoting at the time, it is crucial to choose a theme that appeals to you and your partner.

Set aside some quiet time to visualise your ideal wedding day if you're having trouble deciding on a theme.

Put your heads together and discuss these issues:

• When you were a kid, how did you see that event in your head?
• Where there any weddings that truly stole your breath away?
• When you're making your way down the aisle, how do you hope to feel?
• Upon leaving, how do you hope your visitors will feel?
• What sort of tale are the furnishings and fittings meant to tell?

Once you've figured out the answers to these questions, you may utilise them to develop a personalised wedding theme.

Think About Your Personal Style

Review your clothing to get a sense of the hues and styles that you prefer.

You may still include those colours in your wedding, even if you plan on wearing white. Just do it in the form of your bridesmaids' attire or other decorative details.

Consider the colours that you and your partner enjoy most. To incorporate elements of both of your personalities into the wedding theme, see if the two go well together.

Again, consider the colours you're exposed to on a regular basis if you can't think of a favourite.

Once you have a theme of the colours you gravitate towards, you may play around with different colour schemes to see if a common thread emerges.

Using these hues as a starting point, the rest of the design's components can take shape in keeping with the overall theme.

Examine not only your closet but also the way your home is decorated. Looking around your house (or your ideal house) can provide you some ideas for the aesthetic direction of the wedding.

The reception space, centrepieces, floral arrangements, and other decorations can all reflect your personal sense of style.

Think About the Venue

Incorporate elements of the wedding location into your decor. Color schemes and themes can be heavily influenced by the wedding venue.

Setting the right tone and style requires a suitable location. Interested in nature? Inject some colour, brashness, or earthiness into your attire. Do you wish your dream had a contemporary theme? Then you should experiment with softer colours or neutrals.

How Does the Reception Hall Make You Feel?

Picture in your mind the perfect wedding you always wanted. If you like your wedding's theme to really stand out, choose a location that works well with it.

Don't forget to think about how much money you have. Since the cost of the venue will account for a sizable chunk of your budget, you may want to base your ideas for the theme on what is feasible given the constraints of the location.

Your theme may rely heavily on the setting, in which case the venue may be able to handle much of the work. For a beach or waterside wedding, for instance, the scenery itself might help set the tone for a seafaring or nautical theme.

A traditional or princess-inspired wedding theme would be perfect for a garden wedding. Having your theme outside or in a barn might give your big day a more casual, country feel.

Always keep in mind that there is room for personal touches at each wedding venue.

Feel the Season’s Inspiration

It could be easy to overlook the seasonal theme and focus just on the subject matter at hand, but this is a mistake.

A wedding with a beach theme could not work if there is snow on the ground.

In a similar vein, an outdoor summer black-tie event may not be as glamorous as an inside winter one.

Considering the time of year of the wedding can also inspire a theme. There's nothing stopping you from using the season itself as your theme. You can find more motivation by thinking about seasonal subtleties.

Decorate for an Autumn wedding using rich burgundy tones and autumnal foliage for a striking effect.

An all-white and glittery wedding gown can really shine against the snowy backdrop of a winter wedding. Colors like emerald green and scarlet crimson can give the gathering a festive feel.

A wedding in the spring can feature pastels and colourful flowers, while a summer wedding calls for a beachy or nautical theme.

Get Personal

Color schemes that you find appealing can be inferred from your character, taste, and environment.

If you opened your closet right now, what would you say were the predominate colours? What is your go-to shade for nail polish? What lip colour are you referring to? Choosing wedding colours that reflect your personality is as simple as drawing inspiration from the little things in life.

Refrain From Using Tired Color Schemes

It is not necessary to stick with the current arrangement. To find the right colours to match with a subject, don't be constrained by the obvious pairings.

Weddings with a nautical theme, for instance, can use any colour scheme they like.

Colors like greens, oranges, and browns are great options for keeping things seeming summery while still being subdued.

You shouldn't feel constrained to choose only the obvious, seasonal colours. Choose the option that allows the couple to feel the most at ease and natural.

It's fine to go against the grain and focus on the colours that speak to you most while planning your summer wedding instead of the traditional pastels, white, and green.

If You Don’t Want to Follow the Crowd, Don’t

Know that you have the freedom to go against the grain if that's what you're hoping for in terms of the wedding's individuality.

Neither the season nor the trend should be considered a constraint. Don't forget to factor in the time of day, the season, the weather, your favourite movie, designer, formality level, hobbies, flowers, colours, location, and formality level of the wedding site.

Invitees should be the first to see your chosen hue or theme introduced.

In addition, you should ignore fashion altogether.

The more modern your wedding is, the faster you'll look dated.

No one wants to get married and then, a year or two later, regret some aspect of the ceremony or reception.

Our advice is to maintain a timeless and sophisticated aesthetic while sneaking in some fun and wacky touches of personality into your writing.

In Other Words, You Are Not Limited to Just Two Options

If you find yourself drawn to a wide range of colours rather than just one or two, you need not limit yourself. Let your mind wander to a spectrum of hues. Choose a colour scheme with two or three accent colours and three or four primary hues.

If you decide to go this route, think about the materials, textures, and metallics you might like to incorporate into your colour scheme. As a result, you'll get a complex pattern with lots of different textures.

Take the Dress Code Into Account

Do you want people to follow a certain dress code at your wedding? How well it fits into the wedding theme might have an impact on the mood you want to create for the entire event.

Inviting people to dress up for a formal or black-tie event automatically raises the level of sophistication at the gathering. Think about how the event's many themes will affect the dress code. If you're planning a DIY, rustic wedding with a black-tie dress requirement, your photographs may turn out looking a little strange.

Consider another scenario: a wedding with a princess or classic Hollywood vibe. In that situation, having a relaxed or semi-formal dress code could make attendees feel out of place.

Think about your relationship dynamic as a couple when making this decision. Tell me, how casual are you, or do you usually dress to impress? Take a look at your shared sense of style and utilise that to help you pick a theme that reflects the two of you perfectly.

Trending Themes for Weddings That Get You Thinking About Your Big Day

There seems to be a new "it" wedding trend every year. You don't have to stick with a theme because articles have been published about it being "in," but that can be a great way to get inspired for your big day.

Try looking at some universal themes if you can't think of anything that will make you happy. Check to see if any of them speak to you and represent your ideal wedding.

Just do what you want in the end. Perhaps the next big trend in weddings will be influenced by your individual sense of taste.

Romantic

An intimate or romantic wedding usually has a lot of flowers, soft lighting, and muted colours. Consider a floral wall, calligraphy, and soft lighting (maybe chandeliers) to complement this motif.

Alternative

Rather a quirky duo that has never followed the norm. Listen, we get it.

Throw caution to the wind and do things your way by choosing a nontraditional wedding theme.

If you prefer dark, moody colour schemes and unique substitutions to traditional floral arrangements and tired wedding decorations, an unconventional theme is made for you. Don't be afraid to test the limits if you want to.

Vintage

If you want your wedding to have a retro look, you should consider ideas from the past several decades. The clothes you wear and the manner you do your hair and makeup on your wedding day are great places to start.

Traditional elements of a vintage wedding include aged doors and worn-in wooden benches for the ceremony and reception.

Complete the retro theme by making your getaway in an antique automobile, such as a  Volkswagen or Porsche, and then celebrating in style.

Whimsical

Your wedding should be a celebration fit for a free-spirited pair, with lots of colourful flourishes and interesting bohemian touches.

Add in some colour with balloons, streamers, bright flowers, and mismatched furniture.

Modern

A minimalist wedding features simple elements such as clear lines and geometric shapes. The way you interpret or utilise a trending topic is up to you.

Put a contemporary touch on everything from your wedding gown (skip the traditional white) to the décor, such as modern chairs, a striking architectural backdrop, and a daring colour scheme.

Rustic

Decorations in this style include mason jars, fairy lights, lace, twine, and all-wood to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Rustic wedding decor is perfect for the do-it-yourself enthusiast. If a sleek and cosy barn is more your ideal wedding location, you may want to think about a more rustic setting.

Casual Garden Party Setting

Select a garden party wedding theme if you like a small, relaxed ceremony.

This easygoing look is ideal for a summertime outdoor wedding or a casual outing with friends.

Bohemian

The time has come for all the boho brides out there to commit to the appropriate wedding theme if it reflects their personal taste.

A boho wedding, like your wedding attire, may be laid-back and casual while yet looking stunning.

Decorate the venue with simple elegance, such as ornamental cushions or hanging macramé, and oriental rugs to line the altar and the aisle.

Southern-Inspired

Can't say no to the South's allure? Whether you were raised in the South or are just planning to have your wedding anywhere south, it's important to make sure that your wedding theme fits in with the area.

You can show off your monogram, comfort cuisine and bourbon-based drinks are what your guests need, and even wear your favourite cowboy boots down the aisle.

Splashes of pastels and deep blues are great ways to bring in more Southern elements into your decor without sacrificing the emphasis on hospitality.

Traditional Wedding

Do you want your wedding to need formal attire? If you want everyone to dress extravagantly, your theme as a whole should reflect that.

For a wedding ceremony of this stature, it is only fitting to have a formal sit-down dinner complete with champagne flutes at every place setting, comfortable seating, abundant flower arrangements, and a gorgeous head table.

Art Deco

Classic style with complete typefaces, opulent golden and sparkles, and many geometric patterns with strong edges, like the modern theme, evokes the grandeur of the Great Gatsby era.

This theme is perfect for you if you appreciate refined displays of ostentatious luxury and a nod to the glamour of the jazz age.

Nautical

A seaside ceremony, whether in the bride's childhood lake cottage or at a more exotic location, is complemented by a nautical wedding theme.

Feel the ocean breeze and emit a nautical vibe by wearing white and blue (particularly stripes) and accessorising with nautical details like shells, pearls, anchors, ropes, sand, and sailboats.

Eco-Friendly

We should all make an effort to be ecologically conscious, but it shouldn't be an excuse to skimp on important wedding aspects.

Plants can be used as table centerpiece rather than flowers, biodegradable confetti can be used in place of rice during the send-off, and invitations can be fashioned from recycled paper.

Select an outside location if possible to avoid using unnecessary indoor illumination.

Celestial

The stars aligned for you two, so let that idea inspire your wedding's aesthetic. Your outfit can give off the most heavenly of feelings.

In this theme, the only limit is your imagination; use constellations from the night sky as inspiration for your cake, ceremony backdrop, and guest book.

Tropical

You don't have to get married on the beach to have a wedding with a tropical theme.

You'll want to have lots of tropical plants, a chill atmosphere, and a specially crafted tropical drink.

Preppy

The preppy aesthetic is all on bold primary colours, such as navy blues, pinks, and greens, and it pairs well with other wedding themes like those from the South or the sea.

To successfully combine seriousness and frivolity, a preppy motif can make use of bright patterns, fancy bows, delicate typefaces, and upbeat flowers.

If this is your cup of tea, feel free to dress the part.

Christmas/Holiday

Add some festive flair to the winter wedding by using seasonal motifs.

The possibilities for a Christmas wedding are practically unlimited, from holiday-themed decorations and escort cards made to look like ornaments to cosy winter drinks.

You just need to wish for some snow on the big day, have your DJ play fun Christmas songs hand out candy canes and Santa headpieces as favours, and you'll be set.

Travel

A wedding with an artistic travel theme is a great way to show your appreciation for your guests who may be travelling great distances to celebrate your big day.

Conclusion

Picking a wedding theme that reflects both of your personalities is a special gesture. Your theme should be an expression of your individuality and incorporate elements that seem true to you. When planning the wedding's aesthetic, it's important to start with the chosen topic. Wedding themes and colour palettes can be greatly affected by the wedding venue. Take a look at your existing wardrobe to see what colours and patterns speak to you.

Decorate the reception area and use that as inspiration for the design of the table centrepieces, flower arrangements, and other embellishments. Pastel colours and bright flowers are perfect for a spring wedding, while a summer celebration needs a nautical or beachy vibe. It's possible for a white, glittering wedding dress to really pop against the pristine landscape of a winter ceremony. Emerald green and fiery red are two colours that can help make any event feel more joyous. Your wedding will quickly seem dated if it is too modern.

Do whatever it is you want to do in the end. A minimalist wedding has clean, uncluttered details like geometric shapes and straight lines. If you picture your dream wedding taking place in a chic and homey barn, a more rural site may be in order. Like the wedding outfit you choose, a boho nuptial can be relaxed and casual while still being absolutely lovely. Make the wedding more celebratory by including seasonal decorations. Make your cake, ceremony backdrop, and guestbook all about the stars in the sky.