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How to choose a wedding theme. So, you’ve chosen the date and booked the venue. Now it’s time for the fun bit. While planning a wedding can feel overwhelming, it is also extremely rewarding. Not only is it a chance to celebrate the love you have for your partner, but it’s also a fantastic excuse for a party. Once you’ve got the main things sorted for the big day, you can start focusing on the finer details. Having a wedding theme in mind will help narrow down your choices on things such as flowers, suits, dresses, photography, food, colour codes, the cake, and table decor. Not only will a theme make decisions a little easier, but it will also set your wedding apart from the rest. If you are looking for some creative ideas to get started, we have rounded up our top tips for choosing the ultimate wedding theme.
Start with a colour
This may seem like a simple one, but the colours you choose will affect how your wedding will look. The easiest way to choose a colour is to pick your favourite one. When it comes to colours at a wedding, almost anything goes. Pastel shades including green, pink and blue are particularly popular options for summer weddings, while yellow, orange, red, and dark green are great for autumn and winter. For a more traditional look, white, silver, and gold ooze sophistication. The colour you choose will also determine the bridesmaid dresses and types of flowers. One of the most popular trends is to choose two or three colours for your bridesmaid dresses. This works especially well for bride squads of three or more.
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Consider the season
For an easy way to choose your theme, why not use the season as inspiration? For example, a Winter Wonderland theme would be perfect for weddings in November, December, or January. In summer and spring, camping and festival themes are fantastic choices – or you could even go for an exotic beach theme! Autumn brings an array of beautiful colours, wildlife, and a sense of magic. This season is a particularly great time for woodland and fairy-tale themes.
Create a mood board
If you are someone who likes to stay organised, then a mood board is a great option. Pin up any colours, textures, images, words, and other items that inspire. When you think of a new idea, just pin it on the board. Mix and match different patterns and ideas until you find the right ‘mood’ for your wedding. This will help you to visualise your wedding and make informed decisions along the way. While it may take some time to gather everything together, it is a fun and enjoyable part of the wedding planning process.
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Use your common interests
What is it that you and your partner both enjoy? Do you like the same music? Maybe you’ve travelled together or worked in the same field? Do you take part in a particular sport together? Maybe you are both movie fanatics or simply love to read? Whatever it is, these interests can help you to choose a wedding theme. Using common interests can influence table names, ice breaker games, dress codes, food ideas, and evening entertainment.
