How to Choose a Wedding Theme

Choosing a wedding theme does not need to be difficult. In fact, there are so many different themes to choose from that narrowing down your choices may seem difficult. Here are some tips that will make the process of choosing a wedding theme a little easier.

Instructions

1. Choose two colors that you really like. Black and white, red and white, pink and black, pink and brown, and blue and brown are some great choices. No matter what colors you decide on, keep in mind that they should look good together, since they will be incorporated into the whole entire wedding. Selecting two colors that clash will affect the entire appearance of the wedding.

2. Select an intriguing time period that you would like the wedding to recreate. Some people choose the eighties or the seventies, but this is actually a lot less common than other time periods. Victorian- and Renaissance-themed weddings, for example, are very popular.

3. Decide if either the bride's or groom’s cultures could be represented in the theme of the wedding. Just about any culture can make a great theme for a wedding. Asian, Egyptian, Indian or African weddings could all be very lovely decorated. Swedish, Irish, English, French and Italian weddings are great choices, too. No matter what your cultures are, consider if one or both of them could make a great theme for the wedding.

4. Talk about any movies, TV shows or books that could play a role in the theme of your wedding. There may be something that you both find entertaining, which can make a great theme for your wedding. A lot of people choose to do an "Alice in Wonderland" wedding theme, for example. "Cinderella" is also a very popular theme.

5. Determine if the location of your wedding can be relevant to your theme. An ideal theme for a beach wedding would be a Hawaiian luau. A wedding that is being held inside a castle should have a very magical theme. Most venues are capable of supporting any type of theme.

6. Choose a theme that relates to the season of your wedding. A winter wonderland theme would be a nice choice if you are planning to get married in the winter. A theme that consists of different shades of leaves would work best if you are getting married in autumn. A garden theme would be a nice choice for spring or summer.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep in mind that choosing a wedding theme should be a joint decision.

• It is OK not to have a wedding theme.

• The theme that you choose will affect your entire wedding, so choose wisely.