Your wedding theme can be a little difficult to pick out, especially if you’re not sure what style you want to go for. However, if you take the time to look for inspiration online and start a mood board, you’ll start to see themes emerge. Read on for some tips to help you get started on choosing your wedding theme and style.
Where to Start?
This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it should give you a start on picturing your perfect day.
1. Start with color – whether you want a traditional white wedding or a more vibrant affair, incorporating shades of color into your ceremony and reception decor is a great way to make your personalities shine. Use accent hues to spruce up chairs and tables, or try a gradient scheme to create a more cohesive look.
2. Keep things simple – nothing makes a party feel less like a formal affair than over-the-top or elaborate decorations. Whether you go for a classic look with subtle flourishes or go all out with lavish decor, moderation is key.
3. Think of nature – if you’re looking for a unique reception idea, consider recreating something from nature. For example, think of incorporating elements of a garden into your look. Roses, birdhouses, and fountains are all great options, and they’ll inject a little bit of natural beauty into your reception.
4. Pick a theme – if you have a general idea of the concept look for online inspirations of that specific theme. For example, if you’re into Harry Potter – trying looking for inspiration in the movies and books. Or if you’re into the art deco era of the 1920s, search for color and decor themes that are inspired by that time.
Once you have a style in mind, then you can take a bigger deep dive into finding decor that matches.
What’s Next? (Finding Specifics for the Wedding Ceremony)
Once you’ve narrowed down on the color palette, the theme, the style you and your partner would like, next is finding ideas for specific parts of the wedding.
The Wedding Ceremony
The ceremony can be the most emotional and intimate event of your life. It’s important to choose an environment that is both supportive and inspiring, which is why choosing wedding ceremony theme and style is such an important decision.
Choosing the right wedding ceremony style can help to create an ambiance that is both festive and meaningful. There are many different options available, and no two weddings will be the same. Here are some tips on how to choose the right wedding ceremony decor for you and your fiance:
1. Choose Wedding Ceremony Decor that Reflects Your Relationship
Your wedding ceremony decor should reflect the kind of relationship you have. And the ambiance of the ceremony should reflect your personalities and your love for each other.
2. Choose Wedding Ceremony Decor that Reflects Your Theme
Once you have determined how the decor can reflect your relationship, you can choose wedding ceremony decor that corresponds to your theme. There are many options available, including woodsy themes, rustic themes, and vintage themes etc.
And then? (Finding Specifics for the Wedding Reception)
Now that you’ve figured out the main ideas for your ceremony, you will need to make some decisions regarding your reception and it’s decor and style. Use the same techniques as above to hone in on the things you really want to incorporate during this time. Remember, color, theme, style etc.
Wedding Reception Ideas
The reception is the time to celebrate with your guests and connect with them after getting married. It can also be a time to show off your wedding decor and style. Here are some tips for designing a beautiful wedding reception.
Planning a reception requires a lot of thinking, planning and organization. Start by deciding what kind of reception you would like. Do you want a traditional reception with a dinner table setting and dancing? Or do you want something more fun and informal, with Dj’s and party games? Once you have decided on the kind of reception you would like, plan the layout. Do you want to have a cocktail hour and then have the reception in one big room? Or do you want to have separate rooms for the cocktail hour and the reception? Plan how many rooms you will need, and how large they should be.
Also, decide on the size of the seating. Do you want a banquet style reception with lots of tables and chairs, or do you want more of a sit-down dinner? Once you have determined the layout and theme of your wedding, start thinking about how you want your reception to look. From traditional candles on tables to whimsical wreaths, or rustic style lanterns to romantic floral displays, you can let your imagination run wild here.
Remember, at the end of the day your wedding is the day to celebrate you and your partners love for one another. You will figure out how to make it look and feel like your day and what wedding theme and style represents you both.
