You may call it overrated, but marriage is a sacred bond between two flawed individuals refusing to give up on each other. A Wedding is not just two people coming together to celebrate love but their families uniting too. But let’s just admit it, while its idea is really romantic and cute, planning that special day is really confusing and there is just so much pressure to get everything right. Choosing the right theme for your wedding is really important. Your special day should reflect your insights, things that you both feel passionate about.
So my dear friend, if wedding bells are around the corner and you are super stressed about what to do and what not? You’ve stumbled upon the right set of words to set yourself free from all the pressure. Here we’ve compiled the perfect guide for you to choose your wedding theme.
Stick to your roots
Traditional Wedding
Traditional weddings are so in trend. They not only help you to stay connected to your roots but also help you discover the beauty of your culture. The beauty of traditional weddings lies in the fact that they are closely woven with religious sentiments and beliefs. Moreover, a traditional wedding will give you a chance to bond with your parents, grandparents, and in-laws.
What does it look like?
A sempiternal dress with intricate details. Bold Makeup. Traditional Ceremony. Jaw-Dropping venue. Decor that celebrates the spirit of colors and your roots. Customized cuisine with the essence of your culture. Grand entry of the bride and groom.
Vintage
Retro Themed Wedding
The dictionary defines ‘vintage’ as old, important, of enduring interest or dating from the past. In my opinion, a vintage themed wedding is a classic wedding with a retro touch. In fact, vintage themed weddings works for every setting and budget. So if you and your better half are old schools and you both have a special place for the old rustic things in your heart, the vintage themed wedding is for you.
What does it look like?
Beautiful portraits hanging on the walls. Crystal or pearl elements in the decor. Vintage clocks, typewriters and bikes with blooms around the corner. The new family tree decorated with old memories. Teacups and kettle with intricate details filled with blooms. Victorian-era setting.
Go Eco-Friendly
An Eco-Friendly Wedding
We eat organic food wear organic clothes so why not go for an organic wedding? A Mumbai couple Shasvathi Siva and Karthik Krishnan gave us some serious couple goals on going organic. They choose a wedding with a difference.
Their wedding was animal- friendly. There were flowers, no silk, leather or even dairy products. The use of plastic was made as little as possible.
What does it look like?
Using plants for decoration. Organic plates. Decoration with the use of satin. Cruelty-free cosmetics. Use of PETA approved products. Paperless invitations. Plant pots everywhere. Recreating your mom’s wedding dress. Gifting seed pods to guests.
Fandom Inspired
Fandom Inspired Wedding theme
Marvel, DC, FRIENDS, Game of Thrones, The Big Bang Theory, Star Wars or Harry Potter, if you and your better half connect to it just go with it.
What does it look like?
Fiction coming to life on your special day.
Destination Wedding
Destination Wedding Theme
A Destination wedding is all about privacy and quality time with your loved ones. To pull a destination wedding all you need is to save a date and save place which makes you feel at home. It could be a grand palace, an island, a yacht or a hilltop farmhouse.
What does it look like?
Privacy. Picturesque gathering of your loved ones. Tranquillity.
Bollywood Inspired
Bollywood Inspired Wedding
Gold, glitter, glamour, and a dhamakedar (Grand) entry of the bridegroom is what a Bollywood wedding is all about. So if you’ve grown up watching KaranJohar and want your special day to be like it. Start planning a Bollywood inspired wedding already.
What does it look like?
Gold and glitter for decor. Party music. Manish Malhotra designed wardrobe. All-time classic dialogues of Bollywood painted on a wall. Bride entering on a horse with Kalachasma in the background. Groom rocking the entry on Harley Davidson bike. Your favorite movie inspires pre-wedding shoot.
Art Deco wedding
A Hand-painted Portrait
Everyone has different ways of celebrating their big day. Some prefer dramatic decorations, crystal chandeliers while others go with the art and choose sculptures for enlightening the ambiance of the venue.
What does it look like?
The geometric backdrop for the ceremony. All tables draped in gold. White and gold themed invites. Beautiful portraits of the bride and groom on the walls. A mixture of vintage and classic theme.
Go Floral
Floral Themed Wedding
If every second dress in your wardrobe has flowers in it, and you can’t get enough of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s wedding. Please plan a floral wedding. Floral themed weddings are so elegant and never out of trend.
What does it look like?
Add florals to the wedding dress. Lush floral hanging from the ceiling. Floral invitations with butterflies. Ditching chandeliers for a floral ceiling. Floral jewelry. Floral hair bun, A Floral Photobooth.
Keep it light and lit- The beach theme
The Beach Wedding theme
If you’re a real-life Aquaman and the ocean is your first love? Ditch the traditional wedding and go get married on a beach.
What does it look like?
Candlelit lanterns. Seashells for decor. Plain and elegant updo. Ditch the heels. Have the ocean for the backdrop. Relish the seafood. Airy lights everywhere.
The Forest Theme
The Forest Wedding Theme
Imagine taking your vows in the middle of a forest, under an old banyan tree, surrounded by your loved one to celebrate your big day.
What does it look like?
Moss decor. Natural backdrop. Tree stumps for seating. BBQ in the cuisine. Gift a plant. Bonfire.
Classic- Simple and Elegant
Simple and Elegant Wedding Theme
You might think that a classic wedding will be boring and mundane, but it’s not. It is elegant, profound and most importantly it speaks for itself. For getting hitched in a classic wedding all you need to do is pick up the right decor, choose the right colours and you’re good to go.
What does it look like?
Serene white. No frills, no glitter. Vintage calligraphy on invitation cards. Timeless Dress. Pretty updo and natural makeup. Traditional Ceremony. Cake and dessert.
Music
Music Themed
Ditch the gold, the glitter, and the flowers and plan music themed wedding. Celebrate the love for music on your special day.
What does it look like?
Gramophone for decoration. Live band. Vintage instruments for decor. Gifts wrapped in music notes. Piano decorated with florals and pearls. Cookies baked in musical. Book your favorite band for the evening.
The one for the canine-themed
Canine-themed Celebration
Dogs love us more than we do and that’s why they are “Paw-Dorable”. So if you both love dogs, then why not plan a canine-themed wedding.
What does it look like?
Big dog bones for decoration. Your dog accompanying you to the aisle. Personalized dog tags for every guest’s pet. Pawprints everywhere. Illustrative napkins. Dog water bottles. Portraits of dogs hanging from the wall.
Love for wanderlust
Travel Wedding Theme
Science says that there is a gene for wanderlust. There is a certain mutation of dopamine receptor D4 which is responsible for the wanderlust. So if you and your spouse have this same mutation then you should plan your special day with your love or wanderlust.
What does it look like?
World map for the backdrop. Stone and wood elements everywhere. Doodles. Green Succulents, thistle, Scabiosa pods. A hand-drawn map on the invitation card for directions. Gothic architecture of the venue.
DIY
DIY Wedding
The DIY theme is where everything is personalized and carefully curated. There is a lot of time, effort and thought that goes into a DIY theme wedding. The intricate details of the decor, gifts, and venue are what makes DIY weddings so special.
What does it look like?
Customized stamp on the invitation cards. Personalized thank you notes by the couple for every guest. Confetti party poppers. Photo booth. DIY marquee lights. Seashell Candles. Transforming your backyard for fun events or maybe the gala night. Old rusty bikes with blooms and leaves at the entrance. Florals floating in bowls on tables. Hand Lettered Hangings. Fun Facts about the bridegroom with Table Numbers.
Conclusion
Planning a perfect wedding can be a daunting task. But once you’ve found your ‘the one’, you cannot wait for the rest of your life to start already. Maybe this is the reason why marriages are so important in our culture.
So I hope these ideas help you make your special day more special. If I’ve missed something hit me up in the comment section below.
Happy Planning!