Choosing a Wedding Theme

Choosing a wedding theme is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for the big day. It is important to choose a theme that fits the styles and personalities of you and your fiancé. I recommend giving yourselves a relaxing afternoon to daydream about the wedding jotting down ideas as they come to you. Things to consider include: colors, settings (e.g. indoor, outdoor, church, garden), your favorite things, shared activities, whether formal or more casual would be preferred… and so on. You may also want to browse common themes online to use a starting place for your own ideas. Once you have collected your thoughts you may find that a theme is literally jumping out at you. If not, spend a few moments discussing each idea in more depth and unless a theme starts forming, put the task aside. You can revisit it later over the next few days/weeks before making a decision.

Why have a theme? Having a theme provides huge advantages even if it's only a choosen color scheme (e.g. chocolate & fuschia) or a directional statement that serves to describe the event such as: "Simple Elegance". For any sized wedding, a theme – whether specific or general – will be a blessing in helping you to make decisions between the many options available for each aspect of your wedding. A theme will also provide a special harmony to the event for both you and your guests while helping guests prepare for the event. You will likely find that the theme may continue to develop as plans for your wedding day start to form. The theme may become more focused, expand, or even take a different direction. Be open to these natural changes.

What does a theme add? Your theme will be a reflection of you and your fiancé that adds to what you will share with your guests throughout the wedding process and during your big day!