Your wedding day is your event, and it’s important to remember that. Sure, you may agree to certain stipulations, from your parents perhaps, if they’re willing to fund a good portion of it. However, it’s important to recognize that if you’re unhappy with a certain element, you have the right to voice it.
Outside of that, the biggest challenge of our wedding day, outside of all the moving parts we have to plan, is of figuring out which creative options are worth using. When planning a wedding, we can feel like a child in a candy shop – but still know that choosing one sweet among many means, by implication, not choosing all of the others.
So, where do you begin? Well, while an ornate and regal Disney-princess-like wedding can seem an appropriate place to begin, you’ll often find that simplifying your wedding’s theme and decoration can help it shine more easily. From there, you can build on the more refined elements as you wish to, knowing that less is often more and restraint can help the event remain understandable.
But that’s enough preamble – let’s consider what simple themes could offer, and how they might be formatted:
The Simple Use Of Colour
You’d be surprised how simple colour decorations, using one or two from the palette, can make such a profound difference. In the long run, the simple use of colour helps unify everyone, from the flowers used in your main table decoration, to the trimmings used for the napkins at each table placement. On top of that, you may ask for a certain theme to be present throughout your design, such as asking some of your guests to wear blue wedding ties, and opting for the bridesmaids’ dresses in a similar colour. This can help design a space beautifully, simply, and in a cohesive manner.
There’s Nothing Quite Like Cultural Relevance
There’s nothing wrong with opting for a new and modern wedding, just as there’s nothing wrong with returning to tradition. For some, it might be that planning a beautiful wedding replete with all of the traditional elements, such as Indian wedding dress, or in a wedding between those of two different cultural heritages, it could be a fun challenge to allow each side of the family to wear their own cultural dress. Beautiful decorations, cultural garb, and entertainment that helps reflect these authentic ideals may make all the difference. For example, many Indian weddings feature vibrant lehengas and sherwanis, intricate décor, and multi-day celebrations that honour long-standing customs. Couples who wish to incorporate these elements may also choose indian catering, complete with regional dishes, traditional sweets, and live food stations, which adds an extra layer of authenticity and cultural richness to the event.
Alternative, Off-Beat & Vintage
Don’t be afraid to represent your true personality. It could be that your family has been a sailing or fishing family for generations, or perhaps you’ve just lived near the water and adore it, so to you a nautical-themed wedding is a beautiful ideal. From here you might have an easier choice of venues, such as the restaurant converted from an old ship near the seaside, or perhaps you wish to go for something a little more classical and noble like getting married in the ruins of an old English castle, which the event planners will no doubt be willing to organize for you. Don’t be afraid to let your personality fly.
With this advice, we believe you’ll be able to manage the three simple measures towards theming your wedding with one focus in mind.