5 Ways to Carry Out a Theme

If you are a bride who plans to go with a themed wedding, you probably have tossed around in your head on how you can pull it off without going over the top.

The Pickle: Carrying out a theme without it feeling like a kids' party

The Solution: Follow these tips to help you out! For the sake of an example I'm going to base my tips around a King and Queen Hearts theme.

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1. Decide on a color palette - In this case your obvious color choices might be red, black and white. Or crimson and grey. Toy with different shades. 

2. Pick out subtle details that have meaning to you - Maybe it is that golden flower that stands out to you as an element you want to bring into your wedding decor. Have a golden flower cake or gold flower hair piece.

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3. Pick out one obvious detail that lets guest know what you are going for - Hearts of course! But you don't want to make this detail overdone. Heart shaped cake, heart shaped invites, heart shaped bouquet, maybe a bit much (unless that is really what you want) How about just a cake topper, or a heart prop for photos? I love the idea of using chalkboard heart escort cards!

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4. Consider your venue - Kings and Queens, palaces and ballrooms. I probably wouldn't have my King and Queen of hearts wedding at a modern loft unless I wanted to tie in that modern spin with my theme. 

5. Tie in your Save-the-dates, invites, programs, menus, and thank you cards - An invitation designer would be able to set up a whole package for all your wedding stationery. 

One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 3:13-14

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Dialogue: Holiday Weddings

Having your wedding on a holiday has its pros and cons, people are already off, meaningful anniversary, but then you have competitive dates for the best venues and vendors, it may be more expensive due to demand, etc. Whatever the reason you decide to have your wedding on a holiday make sure to think about what the wedding will look like.

I'm not big on cliche but sometimes people dream of that pink and red Valentine's wedding, the blue and silver Christmas wedding, or the red, white and blue 4th of July wedding. Like I said before. Cliche.

I'm not saying don't go for the typical colors for the season or holiday. Just make it your own. Infuse your personality into it.

Use a non traditional color. Like this winter themed wedding. Using turquoise and a palm tree setting.

 Photos by Drew Anderson Photography submitted via Two Bright Lights

Create a non-traditional style. Like if you are having the red and white Valentine's wedding, maybe go with a contemporary style rather than flowers and hearts.

Photo via PrestonBaileyDesign.com

Just some ideas. Of course, I suppose if you always dreamed of a snowflake, winter wonderland, Christmas wedding then forget what I said, lol. Ever seen David Tutera's My Fair Wedding? I love how he takes cliche themes and makes it one of a kind for the couple. :-)

What are you doing to make your wedding uniquely you? Are you having a holiday wedding? How are you incorporating the holiday with your unique style? Share your thoughts and ideas!

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