Exploring the ins and outs of a themed wedding
When it comes to preparing and planning for the moment when two people come together as one, many couples aim to create the most fantastic experience. Themed weddings are a great way to present a memorable event, as well as to have fun with a theme or theme that has special meaning for both the bride and groom. Perhaps you both share a love for classical literature and art, or perhaps you love water. Whatever the theme, it is now possible to incorporate all of these interests and themes into a wedding theme to remember.
The different types of themed weddings
When it comes to a theme-specific wedding, there really is no limit to the kinds of ideas that have been used or are waiting to be discovered. Some themed weddings have a meaning between the bride and groom, like a planned event based on a hobby that the two share. Other weddings transport future spouses and their guests to another time period, where knights in shining armor ruled the land.
The possibilities are endless, as themed weddings can touch romantic historical figures, such as Romeo and Juliet or Antony and Cleopatra, or set the scene for world famous places, such as Paris, Hawaii, and Las Vegas. Here are some of the aspects associated with a themed wedding to consider when planning such an event:
Invitations
To alert family and friends when the themed wedding is taking place, invitations allow couples to show off a little creativity. For example, Medieval or Renaissance-inspired weddings can use invitations made from ivory or beige parchment paper with details handwritten by a professional calligrapher. They can arrive rolled and secured with a metal ring, sealed with hot wax, or marked with a gold seal.
Dress
Themed weddings also allow the bride and groom and their guests to display a wide range of clothing selections. Creating the feel of a royal Egyptian wedding and following Antony and Cleopatra, gold lace-up dresses with spiral bangles, heavy and exaggerated eye makeup, and snake-accented crowns can appear. Medieval clothing is also popular at various themed wedding events. Attractively decorated kimonos are on display at Japanese-inspired weddings, while Victorian, Tudor, and Edwardian dresses have graced church aisles.
Meal
Depending on the theme, food can range from a banquet-style arrangement of fruit, olive and nut-inspired entrees for a Tuscan-style wedding to appetizers and desserts molded into shapes that match the main idea. For example, flower petal cookies and mini cakes with pink, lavender, and light blue frosting are great accompaniments to a spring-themed wedding. Tropical-themed weddings should use a lot of fruity flavors in their food and drinks. Smoothies, grilled fruit kabobs, and exotic fruit salads are just a few of the things guests can look forward to.
Decorations
It is through the decoration that the atmosphere of a themed wedding is created. Tea lanterns add the feel of an Asian-inspired wedding setting, while paper dragons float from the sky in vibrant hues of red, orange, and green. Decorating the table, fortune cookies with personalized messages from the bride and groom also set the scene. Wine-filled silver-accented glasses as centerpieces for a Renaissance-themed wedding are sure to bring a smile to the guests’ faces. To create the look of a Hawaiian-inspired wedding, decorations can include coconuts, necklaces, palm trees, and bursts of color at every curve. Tables can display fresh pineapple, sand-filled trays of seashells, and exotic flowers.
Special keys
Themed weddings also allow couples to live out their fantasies, as a fairytale marriage may include the bride and groom arriving on horseback or leaving in a horse-drawn carriage like Cinderella. Sometimes a themed wedding can be piggybacked on a particular holiday. Halloween allows guests to come in their favorite costume, while Christmas-inspired weddings can showcase a winter wonderland theme with visions of silver and snow. Valentine’s Day opens up a host of decorative and edible possibilities, while all things green can dominate a St. Patrick’s Day junction.
Themed weddings are becoming an increasingly popular approach around the world as couples continue to push the envelope of creativity and fun to the limit. When it comes to creating a unique wedding day, brides and future grooms are only restricted by the limits of their own imagination.