Theme Weddings
It’s true, there are as many themes for your wedding as there are days of the year, but what really matters is what is going to make your day the most memorable. From grooms riding in on horses with spurs and chaps to sleighs crashing through ice, the time and place you decide to get married is all about your personality and nowadays, it has never been easier to incorporate tradition with a bit of cutting-edge humor.

Wedding themes vary in style and imagination, but some of the most popular ideas are:
• Garden Themes
• Victorian Themes
• Civil War Themes
• May Day Themes
• Winter Themes
• Winter Sports
• Beach Themes
• Fall Harvest Themes
• Renaissance Themes
• Disney Themes
• Western Themes
• Cultural Heritage Themes
• Unique Wedding themes involving pets, teddy bears or even angels.
• Holiday Themes (Easter, Christmas, Halloween or Valentine’s Day)

Each of these particular themes will call for special decorations, ceremonies, colors and activities so depending on the time of year determine what it right for you.

Spring-related theme weddings
In the springtime think gardens blooming, lace, holidays such as Easter and May Day or even teddy bears and angels. It’s no secret that flowers are at their most beautiful this time of year so consider all those plants that can make your wedding special. From daffodils to tulips to lilies to hyacinths, surprise your guests with both outstanding colors and the fragrance to match.

Instead of using birdseed after your ceremony consider using the petals from roses or another popular flower that you have chosen for your wedding day. In memory of spring have your bridesmaid’s dresses be pastel colors and send each guest home with a packet of your favorite flowers to commemorate this special day.

For May Day weddings have some fun with the tradition of the May pole. Think about unique cake decorations and for Easter make Easter baskets the reception table centerpieces. Special favors for wedding guests on this holiday can include stuffed eggs with candy inside, Easer bunny candy or a decorated potted lily.

Summer-related theme weddings
While spring might be a time for growing new things, summer is definitely the most popular time for weddings. From beach weddings to western or cultural celebrations, June just seems to be the right time to tie the knot.

Perhaps a Victorian wedding at this time of year might be appropriate with lots of lace and plenty of candles to light the ceremony and reception. Tea cups can be used for a variety of purposes from candle holders to parting gifts engraved with your name and date on the inside.

For a beach party use the ocean and the sand and let Mother Nature decorate your ceremony. Some people use gazebos by the ocean, but how about going barefoot in the sand with the one you love and making it a casual, yet memorable affair. Afterward, you might want to include sea shells on the tables and consider sand sculptures. If you really want to take it easy forget about the formal affair all together and enjoy a clam bake or barbeque.

Parting gifts won’t be hard either, for fun in the sun give your guests sunscreen or a bottle of shells commemorating your day.

Fall-related theme weddings
Celebrating Halloween or the fall harvest on your special day is a great time to create memories. As the weather is changing and the seasons are moving into a quieter time, so can your wedding memories remind you of how important change is in your own life. Nothing says fall and Halloween like the colors black and orange so seriously consider this color-scheme for your big day. What about invitations with a touch of the unusual sporting vampires or pumpkins. While it’s not something that happens everyday, some couples might like to have a Halloween costume party wedding, but be sure and tell your guests if you expect them to dress up.

For the fall harvest theme how about green and wine colors with semi-formal attire such as bowties and a ribbon tied around the bride’s waist. Jack-o-lanterns can light the way to your reception or perhaps be the only means of light. You will want to make sure the food too, is reminiscent of this time of year.

Winter-related theme weddings
Winter is indeed a special time to exchange wedding vows be it during Christmas, on Valentine’s Day or simply by creating your own winter wonderland theme. For special winter memories ride in on a sleigh or in a carriage and look like royalty as you alight from your coach. Ice sculptures are a good idea for table centerpieces or around the reception area and candles come in handy on those twilight afternoons.

For weddings held on Valentine’s day don’t pass up the chance for romance – think roses. In fact, roses might be just the simple, yet elegant centerpiece you need for your reception. If you want to have some fun include cupid in the atmosphere and perhaps create invitations with heart cutouts and satin ribbons.

Cake toppings for Valentine’s Day weddings should be as passionate as the day you have chosen so go with red crystal hearts or roses and for the cake – how about red velvet to keep the mood alive.
Favors that bespeak of winter time can include snow globes and Christmas stockings or heart-shaped boxes of candy or confetti for February 14th.

Miscellaneous theme-specific weddings
Some theme weddings are perfect for anytime of year so don’t be shy. Decide on when you want to set a date and who knows, perhaps you will find yourself in Civil War attire, at Disney World with Mickey Mouse or even celebrating your cultural heritage. Whatever you decide just remember it is your day so do it your way and make it one to remember for the rest of your life.

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