Getting married is a monumental event and should be something you remember for your entire life. As such, the ceremony and following celebration deserves special attention. Some people choose to plan their nuptials around a specific theme; an idea that has become very popular over the past decade. So popular, in fact, that it seems commonplace to see a wedding party dressed in Viking helmets and breastplates; or kimonos and black wigs. If you’re thinking of adding artistic flair to your wedding day, consider the types of themed weddings that are available to you.
When you think of your favorite period in time, location, or famous couple; also consider the time of year during which you plan to wed. A Viking wedding, for instance, is replete with elegance and romance. But the dress for such a themed wedding, should you choose to include Viking helmets or not, might be heavy for a summer wedding. Depending on how hot you’re willing to be – and this references actual heat, not the way you look – Viking helmets and long, tight-bodiced dresses may not be the most suitable. Likewise, a luau wedding in the dead of winter may be quite difficult to pull off believably.
A theme can actually revolve around the season in which you decide to marry, with a Winter Wonderland theme perfectly suiting snowy conditions. Brides and grooms who live where it snows can have a field day with a winter theme. Who says you have to wear an off-the-shoulder dress and sandals? In your Winter Wonderland wedding, you could adorn yourself in your favorite gown covered by a floor length cape with a high popped collar. Lined with fur, of course.
When you have chosen the theme that speaks to your heart, your first mission is to relay your vision to those you are inviting. You do this through the invitations you send out. In order for you themed wedding to go off without a hitch, your guests need to know what’s coming. Medieval weddings can start with invitations containing a quote from Shakespeare on aged parchment paper. Beach themed weddings may use invitations embossed with a starfish or sand dollar. This is where you first set the tone of your themed wedding, so choose invitations carefully; right down to the details of the wording.
A themed wedding calls for a special location. If you like the idea of a country themed wedding, find a barn where you can hold your special event, and line the aisle with bales of hay. A fall themed wedding is perfectly at home in the midst of an apple orchard or even on the grounds of a winery. Choosing your location is fun, and needs to be done with your theme in mind. Modern buildings and churches won’t suit a medieval wedding as much as an old castle or stone church with stained glass windows.
These are some of the most important aspects of your themed wedding. Follow through with decorations, food, and even your vows. With a themed wedding, your special day stands out from anyone else’s and creates the best memories you may ever have.