Wedding theme?

Is a wedding "theme" really necessary? What are some unique themes for a wedding without being cheesy and how do you incorporate this into the ceremony/reception?


I am getting married at the end of August 2008, so it's kind of the summer - fall transition. I know I want red or a shade of red for the bridemaids dresses, and complimentary colors for flowers/decorations etc.

Wedding theme?
You don't need an elaborate theme, just pick things you like and just make sure they all go together. Your theme can be very simple by just having colours. Pick 2 colours that go together and just work the colours into the things you choose. The key is consistency. Just don't choose pink bridesmaids dresses then choose blue invitations if your colours are purple and white or something. You can incorporate your colours into lots of things such as BM dresses, men's suits (like their ties), invitations, favours, decorations, the list is endless.
Reply:decor from the shore


or just star fishes


maybe a luau theme


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Reply:well.. you can take a look at these two sites where i coleected photos from flickr.. hope it'll help you somehow.. for wedding themes colour.. i think you can check out color schemes websites such as kuler..
Reply:Your theme in general can just be the colors. You don't have to choose say a fall theme, but yet just choose that the colors red, browns, etc. be throughout the wedding. That is a theme within itself.
Reply:You could just do a red theme. Have your bridemaids where apple red dresses. Give candy %26amp; caramel apples as favors. Have red candles %26amp; flowers as center pieces. You can have red accents on your wedding cake.





Red is a great wedding color. Very classy %26amp; it photographs well.





Red %26amp; Ivory look good in floral arrangments. They contarst nice against each other.
Reply:A theme is not neccessary but may be helpful. I love fall weddings because you can do so much with them. A good theme is the changing colors of leaves. You can somehow tie that into how your lives are gonna change together. It will also tie into the red color you want to use.
Reply:No. A theme is certainly not necessary. To be honest, I have NEVER been to a wedding with a "theme." I'm glad too!! I believe that the theme of any wedding is, simply, "the wedding!" That is a theme in itself.





It's nice to coordinate things using "colors", but keep it to that. You DO NOT need a theme thrown in there too!





Good luck!
Reply:Themes are for parties -- not weddings. The "theme" of a wedding should be the fact that two people are coming together in a union of love.


True, the colors of the wedding can be considered the theme. For example, darker colors are usually for Winter weddings and pastels are usually for Spring weddings. However, just because one is getting married around the time of Mardi Gras doesn't mean the colors should be purple, green, and gold, the wedding party should wear gaudy feathered masks, and people should toss beads about during the reception. Just because a wedding is taking place during thh 4th of July weekend doesn't mean the stars and stripes should be everywhere.


This is a sacred ceremony, not a high school prom. =D
Reply:A "theme" is helpful in planning but not a must. It can be really broad for instance shades of red or just "fall" or it can be really specific such as "famous couples".





When doing a theme it's important not to do it on overkill. Small touches will get your point across. If your theme were to be your monogram have it on the stationary, the cake, and maybe choose dishes that start with letters to spell your name. But don't plaster you monogram on everything in sight.





For that time of year I like "Perfect Pair" as the theme since the harvest is in season. For the menu you would choose food that are a duo like surf and turf. Maybe brocolli and cheese soup. Put pairs on your stationary and include some fresh pears in the flowers. Subtle touches of green will make your red pop and using something like a toffee or a chocolate brown as you nuetral will give that hint of fall.
Reply:you don't have to have a theme. if you want to add hints of red, do it with fall flowers or leaves tucked into the centerpieces, a little bit goes a long way.
Reply:Go to Davids Bridal.com and click onto dress your wedding party. You can pick out a wedding dress bridesmaids' dresses, tuxedos, flowers and everything else that you might need. It is really fun to do and you can get an idea of what your bridal party might look like for your wedding. They also have lots of different colors to choose from. You will have fun doing it and it don't cost a thing.
Reply:You could do a patriotic wedding in honor of Labor Day. Red and white with blue accents. You don't have to put flags everywhere. Just stick with the color palette and you'll be fine.