7 Tips for Choosing your Wedding Theme
Even if you have months to prepare for your big day, you have to start early to plan and organize your wedding. However, it can be difficult to decide which theme works best for you and your partner. The more you check the internet or wedding magazines for styles and inspirations, the more confused you become. Fret not. Here’s a quick guide to help you choose the right wedding theme for you.
1.Discuss and brainstorm with your partner
The big day is about two individuals uniting as one. Therefore, it should center around things that matter to both of you. Think of a special date, place, or interest you share in common. What are your personalities like? Are you laid-back, preppy, classy, adventurous, or funny? Do you have certain favorites such as movies, books, music, or art? Don’t be afraid to be bold and select a theme others wouldn’t. A close friend had a costume party for their wedding and it is still one of the most epic and memorable weddings I have ever attended!
2. Think of the size of your wedding
Do you plan to have an intimate wedding or do you want to celebrate the big day with a long guest list? Do you want a small chapel wedding or a big church wedding? Or maybe you want to skip that and have a chic and simple city hall wedding. Your guest list doesn’t just determine flexibility in your budget. A grand ballroom wedding is not compatible with a small guest list!
3. Consider the date and season
The season has an impact on the possibility to have the celebration indoors or outdoors, the seasonality of flowers for decor, and the seasonality of ingredients for the menu. Consider how different a winter wedding looks from a summer wedding - yes seasonality can be that stark, especially when we talk about florals and food. Autumn leaves are only offered in the Autumn!
4. Think of the event’s formality
Depending on how formal you imagine your wedding would be, this dictates the type of wedding theme that will suit you, from the dress code to the decor. The formality and venue go hand in hand so keep this in mind as your are venue shopping. If you have your heart set on a black-tie affair, getting married in a field or on a beach isn’t a practical choice for high-heels and floor-length gowns.
5. Keep in mind your budget
Stay realistic and conceptualize your wedding within your budget. Don’t plan that black-tie affair on a beer budget! Your theme will not look consistent if you and your guests are wearing formal-wear, but you only have room in your budget for an outdoor barbeque at your parents’ house. I’ve seen lovely backyard bbq weddings, but not in formal wear. It is also wise to build potential budget scenarios for different themes and always have a wedding calculator.
6. Think of motifs or color schemes
Pick your favorite hues and balance them with those that complement the location and season. You can choose timeless colors and motifs that will never go out of style, but don’t be afraid to be daring if that is who you are! There will always be some element of every wedding that will fit in with the decade the event was held, so don’t get too caught up on avoiding the trends. A wedding is supposed to be fun so don’t be afraid to play with that theme!
7. Do your research
There are so many wedding themes out there that might confuse you. Understand the similarities and differences. This might even spark ideas for which themes you would like to combine. This is the fun part of planning a wedding!
No matter which wedding theme you pick, choose one that strongly resonates with both you and your partner. Don’t just follow a trend... own yours.