How to Hold a Themed Wedding
Themed wedding days are not for everyone, but if you are considering a central motif which will mark your big day out from everyone else's then there are some things to weigh up beforehand. Let's take a look at the sort of things you can do to tie the often disparate elements of a wedding together. Of course, whatever theme you happen to choose ought to be personal and reflect both of your interests as a couple. Regardless of the actual theme you want to use, these are the sort of things you ought to be considering.
Religious Sites
If you are planning to get married in a church or another religious establishment, then it may be impossible for you to really go for it in terms of a strident theme. For example, few churches would allow a surf-loving bride and groom to wander down the aisle in the wetsuits. On the other hand, a beach-themed wedding is much more likely to be possible at a hotel or other licensed location. If you want a themed wedding but still to have a religious basis to the ceremony, then it is likely you will have to choose something relatively subtle, such as a coordinated colour scheme.
Focus on Catering
When you find a venue to hold your ideal wedding reception, it is important that you consider how the catering will work with your theme or not. Many wedding venues will be able to host a reception that meets your requirements – they are used to themed weddings, after all – but their caterers may restrict how in keeping the food is. If your theme has an international flavour, for example, you might want foods from certain parts of the world. There again, if your theme is historical in nature, then you might want catering that reflects times-gone-by. Always check before booking your venue.
Decorate Your Venue
One of the keys to making a wedding theme really work is to decorate your wedding venue before your guests arrive. Whatever theme you opt for, it is unlikely you will want to hang on to all of your decorations after the big day. These days, wedding décor hire firms can provide everything you need and many will even help you set up. Whether you want floral displays that reflect your chosen theme or bunting that matches the wedding's colour scheme, getting the décor right is essential if you want your theme to make a lasting impression.
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