Planning Weddings with Themes
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.
When a young couple has become engaged and are planning a wedding, there are many things that can cause wedding planning stress. First of all is that the young woman's family will help with the wedding planning. The daughter's parents have thought about the day that their little girl would marry and move away. They may have certain ideas that they want to incorporate into the wedding and it may not fit with the young couples' planning.
Wedding planning is an emotional rollercoaster that the entire family will ride. The bride and groom must understand their parent's desires and wishes, and plan with all of this in mind. Marriage is supposed to be a life commitment between two people and that's why stress comes with the planning. The parents want to help plan what they hope will be their daughters only wedding. This is a time when the groom-to-be must be supportive of his spouse. The groom should be a good listener and stay out of all the planning unless the groom is paying for the wedding. Most of the wedding planning details probably won't even matter to the groom.
Wedding Planning Decisions
When during the wedding planning it becomes apparent that decisions won't be easy to make, the bride-to-be must have the final decision. It is her wedding and that is that. Something that's really hard is to make decisions without stepping over other people. Wedding planning can be compared to the details involved in ending a war - this of course may seem funny but when planning for the big day, it can seem bigger than anything.
The good part of all the wedding planning is that it only has to be planned once, hopefully, so don't make the day harder than it already is. After the wedding is over and the honeymoon is finished comes real life. Married life has its own stressors, so let go of the stress before the wedding. There will be a time when planning may become a bit crazy. The next generation of adults is getting married and they will have their own desires and it won't take very long to understand what their parents felt like. It is a cycle that has been repeating itself since the very first marriage and it will continue on long after others die. Allow a wedding to be the very best day people have had until a child comes. And then realize that a new child means a new marriage.
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.
It is often said that the wedding day is the most important day of a person's life. Certainly it is one of the most memorable days. The bride and groom both have expectations of what they would like their wedding day to be. It is important for a couple to think carefully about what they consider the most important parts of the wedding and then mold the day to fit their personalities and desires.
There is no end to creative wedding ideas. These creative can be molded to fit all different types of people with all different types of expectations. From the basic church wedding to saying vows in a hot air balloon the ideas are only limited by ones imagination.
Original Wedding Ideas for the Church Wedding
Many churches have some basic rules for wedding ceremonies. These need to be adhered to but do not need to limit the creativity of a wedding. One creative wedding idea to consider is having guest participation in the ceremony. It may be nice to have a few older people speak for a few minutes on what makes a successful marriage. With church decorations in mind, renting plants adds to the beauty of a church and creates a nice environment for the wedding.
Another idea for a church wedding is to pick an era in history for a theme. For example, the 1920's, which had distinctive styles, would be a fun way for the wedding party to dress. It would even be unique to request guests to dress in the same way.
Theme Wedding Ideas
Using themes can broaden the creative wedding ideas even more. A couple might choose to have a wedding at a southern mansion and dress as pre-civil war. Perhaps a western theme would suit the couple. Having the groomsmen wearing a bolo tie and cowboy hat would be a different look. A tropical theme would be a great wedding idea for a summer wedding. Using colorful decorations of the pacific islands would enhance a wedding beautifully.
Of course, using a holiday theme, if the wedding date falls near a holiday, is a creative wedding idea too. Christmas, Valentines Day, or the 4th of July all lend to the theme wedding idea terrifically. The couple can find limitless wedding ideas if they simply think with creativity and imagination. Choosing a theme which is personal to their likes will make the wedding even more memorable.
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.
