Six Awesomely Popular Wedding Themes

Selecting your wedding theme comes down to your personality, and the dynamic of your relationship. Your ceremony should represent you as a couple, and the same goes for the reception, the cake, and the decor.

Some couples prefer to do an off-the-wall theme or color scheme, and that's always great. However, some of the mainstream ideas are so popular, because of how well they work, and because of how much romance they add to the night.

Below, you'll find popular theme ideas, and why they're so awesome.

Casual Beach 

 

Beach weddings can be a formal affair as well, but most couples opt for a casual theme, as the beach itself sets the tone for a relaxing night. Though most beaches would work for this, South Carolina, California, and Hawaii afford the best wedding beaches in the United States. Consider a destination wedding to one of the best places to get married!

Key Ingredients:

·         A practical wedding dress

·         Causal, light colors

·         Summery Cocktails

Traditional Romance  

 

The elegance and charm of a traditional wedding are inimitable. These are a safe choice, especially for the couple with traditional values.

Key Ingredients:

·         Church venue

·         White wedding Dress

·         Old Fashioned Music & Decor

Disney or Princess Theme

Today's brides grew up loving Disney unconditionally, and some of them never stopped. Disney themed weddings have always been popular, but never quite like this. If you can't make it to Disney, you can still have themed event.

Key Ingredients:

·         A Cinderella (or your favorite princess) Styled  Wedding Dress

·         Bridesmaid Princess Dresses

·         A Venue that's decorated to represent the Magical Kingdom

·         A thirsty imagination

Country Chic

It all comes down to the lifestyle that you love. If you grew up with country roots, or if you love all things rustic, Country Chick is the way to go.

Key Ingredients:

·         An outdoor venue, perhaps a barn

·         Hay bales

·         Farm animals

·         Rustic decor

·         Country themed stationary to set the tone for the event

·         Lanterns

·         Neutral colors & burlap linens

Black and White

This is great for the fancy couples who love feeling a bit dapper. This is a great time to get away with a black wedding dress if that's what your heart desires. Anything goes... its your formal event!

Key Ingredients:

·         Black or white wedding dress

·         Black or white bridesmaid dresses (contrasting the bride's dress, never the same)

·         Top Hats

·         Canes

·         Coat Tails

Extreme or Adventure

For the couples that want a private or adventurous ceremony before the wedding reception should consider an exhilarating theme.

Ideas:

·         Hot-air balloon ceremony

·         Skydiving/bungee jumping ceremony

·         Hiking ceremony

·         Parasailing/waterskiing ceremony