Wedding Forum

[cherie]

Blue & Orange with highlight of pink & white

So how did you settle on a theme for your wedding?
Htb wanted blue bm dresses, and then i choose orange as i love the colour combo, then we added in pink and white for abit more of colour, i bright colours.

How did you incorporate the theme into your wedding?
Everything from the flowers, to the centerpieces, stationary etc. The more colour the better.

What advice can you offer to other brides-to-be before selecting a theme?
Remember to take htb choices of colours into consideration. It came easy for us as we both choose a colour each.

Are there any themes you were close to selecting but didn’t, if yes why?
I loved pink and green colour combo, but htb wasnt sold on the idea. he wanted something that would last thru time, thats why he choose blue, because it never goes out of fashion.

[mrs_mcgrath]

theme: frangipanis

So how did you settle on a theme for your wedding?
always wanted frangipanis, so started thinking about how to incorporate it into the wedding right from day one! our engagement party was frangi themed too. it has evolved into frangis/tropical/beach style wedding. FH didn't really mind as long as he didn't have to wear a "girly flower or a suit"

How did you incorporate the theme into your wedding?
ceremony is taking place under a frangi tree in a botanical garden, invites are based on frangi paper, my and MOH are having artificial frangi wrist corsages, artificial frangis in our hair, wooden carved frangis to incorporate into centrepieces (which is a glass vase, with sand and a candle - beach theme), cake will have artificial frangis on it. the reception venue is on a headland overlooking the water, with the reception taking place on the deck - so we get our beach theme in here.

What advice can you offer to other brides-to-be before selecting a theme?
do what you want, and don't get too hung up on what everyone else thinks you should have! think about weddings that you've been to, and think about what you liked and disliked about them. try to choose something that compliments you or your venue.

Are there any themes you were close to selecting but didn’t, if yes why?
i loved the look of a vintage wedding - dusky pinks, chocolates, roses, lace etc - but when i thought about it, i realised i liked it for other people - it's just not me! my mother also informed me at the 5mth to go mark that her and dad could have sent us to hawaii to get married! thanks mum - a little late! but it would've been great!

[abiahheign]

Before choosing a wedding theme, you must first consult to your future spouse. Make sure he or she agrees with theme! And if you decided to have that kind of theme, next is you must stick with that theme.

Have fun! Your guests are sure to recognize your coordinated theme.

[ALK3]

So how did you settle on a theme for your wedding?

by going over different themes in wedding books, brochures etc.. then i basically said ok this is the date we are selecting the colours etc, so i went to bunnings and grabbed a heap of those color swatches for paint, along with a few black and a few white, and we just literally put them with each other, ie, my fiance wanted this brownish champange, and i love purple, but we decided the purples didnt stand out to highlight etc..

so we finally decided on Black, White, and lemony yellow (not bright).and silver/chrome highlights (we figured tableware will be in metal, plus we can just put accents here and there.
I am happy as its the colours of my fav. NHL team (go penguins). and they will go well were we are having it.

How did you incorporate the theme into your wedding?
i wanted colours BM dresses. were as fiance wanted champagne colored, but i think it would look too subtle if Bride isnt in WHITE (she is thinkin cream or bone etc).
So i think colour for BM differentiates a bit more. Also we both love black and white things, and we needed a colour for flower highlights etc.

What advice can you offer to other brides-to-be before selecting a theme?

I would definatly recommend my brilliant idea of going to bunnings (or paint store). I think we walked out with prolly over 70 swatches of color. just holding them in your hands next to each other will be enough to know what will or wont work in general. Also keep in mind were the wedding is.. Ours is at a gardens place for reception and ceremony so there is already greens and browns for plants/trees so we didnt want BM dresses to blend in etc, Use the Natural surrounding colors to your advantage

Are there any themes you were close to selecting but didn’t, if yes why? [/quote]

i would say that yes and no but we were close to having chapange colours in there. but to be honest i like having a bit more bightness, even tho my fiance likes the subtle classic style.

[ladybugg]

We have decided to have a peacock feather theme. The peacock is the symbol of Hera, Greek Queen of the Gods and Goddess of Marriage...

So how did you settle on a theme for your wedding?
My favourite colours are pink and yellow. But, my sister, who will undoubtedly be my Maid-of-Honour is a Ranga (red head). So pink would clash terribly with her hair and yellow would be terrible with her complexion. The best colour for her to wear is some sort of green. Unfortunately, I'm not so fussed on the colour green, so I decided that I would follow the advice of a late family friend and have multi-coloured bridesmaids. In the beginning I was going to have FH's sister and my sister, but two different colours isn't really a "theme" in bridesmaid dresses, so I decided I needed a third. Once we got engaged FH's sister told us that she didn't support us marrying each other so I decided to ask my best friend and my 17yo niece to do the honours. One day I saw a peacock feather and commented how nice the blue, teal and purple worked together and *lightbulb moment* the theme was born.

How did you incorporate the theme into your wedding?
We will be having:
~peacock feather fascinator/headbands for the bridesmaids
~peacock feather bouquets (http://www.samadhicushions.com/ProductD ... ode=S-1285)
~I will be carrying an ivory coloured fan which has white peacock feathers embroidered on it
~button holes and pocket hankies will actually be a peacock feather
~a vase of peacock feathers for table centrepieces (1 for each person at the table to take home as bonbon)
~invitations are by Christie Le and it has peacock feathers on the clear paper that goes over the coloured cardboard
~placecards will have a peacock feather embossed on them
~our Save the Date cards have a picture of a fully grown male peacock on one side
~our RSVP cards will be like a postcard and the picture will be a group of peacock feathers.
As I think of more ways to incorporate it I will, if you have any ideas, let me know!

What advice can you offer to other brides-to-be before selecting a theme?
Think about who your bridesmaids and groomsmen are and their skin types etc. before you choose a colour scheme. Don't put a redhead in a red dress or an albino in a white suit. Just be sensible and run it by the important people first. ALWAYS check with FH, remember that even though he may not like to admit it, it is his special day too.

Are there any themes you were close to selecting but didn’t, if yes why?
I was thinking that I would do the colours of the rainbow: Myself in one of those Alfred Angelo dresses with the red panel then maid-of-honour in green, bridesmaids, flower girl etc. in an array of colours, but this seems more sensible.

[avandah]

So how did you settle on a theme for your wedding?
My favourite colours are black and red. My rings are white gold so... black red and silver became the colour scheme. I have also included some white... it feels more "bridal"

How did you incorporate the theme into your wedding?
Our invites are silver card with a really nice bright red paper, printing on a shimmery silver vellum in black, I found some black ribbon which I it has a white thread weaved into the edge this is being used thru everything, on the invites, around the cupcakes, to wrap my flowers, etc.
My BM is buying her own dress in black
My JBM is wearing a black and red dress.
My FGs are wear red.
My FH is wearing a red shirt and black pants. Just shirt and pants as we are having an informal wedding.
GMs are all in black.

What advice can you offer to other brides-to-be before selecting a theme?
Be yourself.

Are there any themes you were close to selecting but didn’t, if yes why?
Not really. I am avoiding things I feel have been overdone at weddings, like hearts, roses, certain songs.

[Lovebird]

We had an Ivory and light gold theme.

So how did you settle on a theme for your wedding?
We wanted something very classic. Something that hopefully wouldnt go out of fashion. We figures vintage was pretty back then and is still pretty now, so decided on a vintage theme. We wanted it really light and fresh so settled on minimal colours (only shades of white/ivory) and light gold.

How did you incorporate the theme into your wedding?
I had a very classic wedding dress - A line, sweet heart neckline, lots of lace, cap sleeves. Soft lace veil, simple antique look earrings.
BMs wore simple sweetheart neckline silk chiffon dresses in ivory. They had light gold sashes with lace and pearl rosettes pinned to the side. We wanted a very soft, elegant look without being all matching so BMs all chose their own shoes and jewellery in shades of gold/white/pearl/ivory.
Boys wore classic black suits, with waistcoats (ivory for groom and black for GM) and ties (ivory for groom and light gold for GM).
In the reception we had all white/ivory linen/napkins/chaircovers etc. We had light gold chair sashes, tall gold antique candelabras and HEAPS of tealight candles.
We had heaps of fresh flowers (bouquets, table decorations, cake). We stuck with classic roses in very soft unstructured boquets with mostly white, cream and ivory, but also with accents of VERY pale yellow, peach, pink.

What advice can you offer to other brides-to-be before selecting a theme?
1) Use google!!!! Search inspiration boards and get a proper idea of what you like and dont like. It gives you a great idea of what colours work (and dont work) together and how to put colours and themes together.
2) Colours and themes are two different things. Make them work together. Pick and theme (garden, vintage, moroccan, chinese, modern crisp, art deco, tiffany, autumn, beach, dramatic etc), then pick colours that work with the theme.

Are there any themes you were close to selecting but didn’t, if yes why?
We were initially thinking much more vibrant colours (orange BM dresses, chocolate browns etc), but in the end I wanted simple, classical and (hopefully) timeless! I didnt want to look back on my photos and think - ew, what an awful colour/dress/hairstyle!

[Chazitha]

Our theme is Traditional Military with black, ivory and Tiffany Blue.

So how did you settle on a theme for your wedding?
FH's uniform was the start for everthing for us, as he will be wearing Winter Ceremonial Naval Officer's uniform

Fiona that is awesome, DH wore his dress uniform for our wedding. They look so handsome all polished up!

[carrollove]

Match your venue with your theme. The theme of the wedding can also help in choosing a venue. Grand occasions are best held in castles, mansions or large state homes. Hotels can also be a good choice for traditional and modern wedding themes. Sports-minded couples can choose football fields for wedding venue. If the couples want an outdoor wedding there are also a lot of options to choose from like parks, beaches and wineries. Don’t forget to rent marquees or tents for you and your guests’ protection from the sun or rain. If you wish to have fewer decorations, choose a venue that is already decorated and whose decorations may already be appropriate for your wedding theme.

[bnd]

I like the thought of doing a Shabby Chic theme, though I think this will probably only be a major success based on the reception place which we have not yet decided on (and that decision will be based on price!) so I'm not sure if its going to work. (your suggestions welcome!!)
My other big aim is to choose my dress and let the rest flow - from bridesmaid dresses - to the colours that suit those dresses and my own... to jewellry, to the flowers, to the cake...... !