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Choosing a Wedding Theme

Planning a wedding party is one of the most time-consuming affairs, as so many details go into it to ensure its success.

Since a wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event for many couples, they want it to be perfect. One of the things you need to think about early is your wedding theme. The theme can be as simple or as grand as the couple wants it to be, but it is an excellent idea if the wedding theme matches the your personalities.

Jacqueline & Fred's DIY wedding in France & Wedding Photographer in France Spotlight - Natacha Elmir

Jacqueline & Fred’s Wedding in France

Why is a wedding theme essential?

A wedding theme gives you a perfect chance to make your wedding a true reflection of your style. When choosing a wedding theme, think of how you want your guests to remember your special day. You can get some professional help from the House of Party Planning to give you some ideas for inspiration. However, they should represent your taste and style and the elements that represent you and your partner. Consider how the theme will age and what it would look like when you look back at your wedding photos. Your theme should be something that you love and will not regret choosing.

Georgia & Mike's stunning African Inspired Destination Wedding at Cape Point Vineyards South Africa - planned by Event Affairs photography by Vivid Blue.

Georgia & Mike’s Wedding in South Africa

Ways to determine a wedding theme

Most brides-to-be are involved in the wedding plans, thus, they are the sources of the ideas. So many things can contribute to establishing the wedding theme that will match the couples’ personalities. Following are a few ideas.

Elli & Niall's Bespoke Wedding in Cyprus | Planned by Wonderlust Events | Photography by Anneli Marinovich

Elli & Niall’s Wedding in Cyprus

Think of your style

You can find inspiration from many things. First, look through your wardrobe and see what colours you favour and the type of clothes you like to wear. Next, think of the common colours you and your partner love. You can then experiment with various colour combinations. Finally, look at your home décor and the items both of you as a couple collect or admire.

G& K Real Destination Wedding Cost Breakdown Villa Di Ulignano, Volterra Tuscany | Beatrice Moricci Photography

G & K’s Wedding in Italy

Check the venue

Do you have a venue in mind? Visit the site and see what components you can pick up. However, you should never forget your budget. A considerable portion of the funding will go to venue rental, so you might have to plan your theme on what you can build within or around it. For example, if you want something with a country and rustic vibe, a barn or an outdoor setting will work well. On the other hand, if you plan to get married near water or on the beach, you can easily have a water-inspired theme.

Lauren & Mark's Greek Wedding Abroad | planned by Lefkas Wedding | Photography by Maxeen Kim Photography

Lauren & Mark’s Wedding in Greece

Draw inspiration from the season

The schedule of your wedding plays a role in the selection of a wedding theme. Do not go for a black-tie affair in summer or plan a beach-themed wedding when there is snow. The seasons will give you plenty of inspiration, from the colours to choose from, the flowers for decoration, and other décor ideas. Pastel colours and vibrant flowers are perfect for spring. Summer is right for semi-formal dress codes, exotic blooms, and nautical themes. You can use fall foliage and plenty of deep earth tones for autumn. For winter, bright whites and plenty of sparkly things are just about right.

Castle Wedding in Salzburg Charlotte & Oliver | Katrin Kerschbaumer Photography | Stressfree Weddings by SandraM

Charlotte & Oliver’s Wedding in Austria

While many couples go for classic wedding themes, it should not stop you from choosing a theme that will match your and your partner’s personality. It will make your wedding unique and something to cherish.

Further Reading:

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