Do you like to stand out and want your wedding to be remembered by all your guests for a long time? Or maybe you have been to so many traditional weddings that you want a change and something new? Perhaps you met on a skiing trip, at the seaside or watching Game of Thrones with friends? There may be many reasons to have a different wedding ceremony, or you may just feel like it because you are a fun and unusual couple! Wedding theme ideas are as diverse as couples around the world, so there is much to choose from.

So to prepare a unique wedding theme or not to prepare? Having an idea for organizing such a wedding day is already half the battle. If you have decided to do it, but you are afraid of the reaction of your wedding guests, especially family and friends, this is a strong argument to reconsider. When deciding on something different, something new – which will always be exposed to more criticism, you cannot hesitate or think about the opinion of others.  Wedding planning is already stressful process, and doing it without family back-up might be too much for some couples.

If this is the case, there is a good chance that during the last stressful days of preparation you will doubt your decision for wedding theme, or some single voice of doubt will shake your whole concept of theme ideas. There is of course nothing wrong with this, it is not said that it is always wrong to take others’ opinions into account, especially for an event as important as wedding day. However, you must be aware that  wedding theme is simply not an option for everyone. However, if you are reading this post, you are probably in for a bit of madness.

The best situation is when the perfect wedding theme comes to you by itself. It can be related to a shared passion, a significant place or a nice memory. But if you can’t make up your mind or your ideas are too difficult to implement for some reason, take inspiration from our suggestions and confront them with a wedding planner. It’s up to you whether you want to incorporate just a couple of details to your wedding style or create a completely ‘different story’ with your wholesome wedding theme.

Movie star and Hollywood

A Hollywood style wedding is all about opulence, glitz and glamour. It will have many elements of a glamorous wedding, relying however mainly on darker colors (gold, black, red) rather than pastels.

The bride’s signature elements are red lips, Hollywood waves or a classic updo, and a must-have matching wedding dress. Ideal jewelry is any sparkles or pearls. The groom may wear a tailcoat or a dinner jacket. The styling of the bride and groom must be chic and elegant. If you plan to convey the dress code to the bridal party or even all the wedding guests, ladies should choose long outfits, and gentlemen – classic dark suits.

A very characteristic accent of the wedding décor of the wedding hall and the surroundings (or also the place of the ceremony/church) is the red carpet. It cannot be missing during such a glamorous wedding. The music should also be appropriately adjusted, you have to be consistent and in such a case forget about the revelry or disco hits because they will destroy your wedding theme. All accents and accessories can refer to the Hollywood style, it is very easy to incorporate this style into elegant, gilded invitations, vignettes and wedding menu. 

This way, your guests will know what to expect from the start. You can opt for a fancy description on the invitations, referencing an awards gala or the set of a play being staged. The car the bride and groom will be travelling in is obviously a classic, preferably white or black. The guest book can be styled as an autograph book, saying that guests are superstars on the gala and the Bride and the Groom are asking for their signature.

Las Vegas

Las Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world, so if you want your wedding to be crazy, this will be a hit. To create the atmosphere of such a wedding, you need to bet on a dark color scheme, and a very distinctive accent will be colored neon lights. Some of them can be ordered on the internet, others can be found in old stores. You can also use colored LEDs available in every DIY store. 

A brilliant idea is to style the hall or part of it – round or oval guest tables like those for the game, green tablecloths and characteristic accessories. The theme of playing cards and dice are very easy to smuggle into the wedding decor such as wedding invitations, sweet buffet, cocktail hour or on the tables. And who knows, maybe you will be able to hire a gaming machine? The look of the bride and groom and guests should include elements of the above described Hollywood style.

Alice in Wonderland outdoor wedding

This theme can take you and your wedding party to a completely different dimension. Mysterious clocks, keys, hats and crazy accessories will be something special and unforgettable. It will make it easier if you also have a garden or other outdoor venue. Maybe arrange the space so that it hides tasks to be done and directs the party, such as a dance floor. You can paint the grass in a chessboard pattern or lay out a mat like this, it will be a hit with both children and adults.

All those who like mysteries and riddles will feel like fish in water at such a wedding. Fancy mirrors, chandeliers with delicate lighting, jars of colored drinks and sweets, for example cotton candy in all the colors of the rainbow are just some of the elements that can be used at such a wedding theme. The card symbol is also an important detail, and can be used for example in the form of garlands. Any Alice in Wonderland theme can also be incorporated into the wedding stationery like table numbers, guest book, seating chart or cake decoration, and a matching bespoke topper can be chosen.

If your ring bearer is a small boy, you can dress him as a White Rabbit character.

Game of Thrones

Anyone who has watched the popular series knows that it is inextricably linked with bloodshed and the ravaging and pillaging of cities. However, these are not the elements that you should bring to your real weddings. You can, however, use the others creative ideas, which will satisfy every fan of the series. It can even be a very romantic proposal, due to the somewhat fairy tale and castle-like nature of the series. Forest decorations and floral accents are essential decorations in your perfect wedding venue. Therefore, this theme will be easier to present if you have a garden or a forest surrounding the wedding hall. 

Besides, the distribution of guests in the hall, wedding signs showing where are the dance floor, snack table etc., the vignettes, the menu can be individually tailored to your needs. The bride can have a wedding gown slightly inspired by the outfits of ladies from the screen, or a hairstyle referring to the famous weaves of the Dragon Queen. And if you want to go wild, you may decide to have a dragon figurine on the wedding cake or a direwolf from the crest of the main characters.

Your first dance can be done to the soundtrack from the series, or your wedding vows can be styled to be more medieval style.

Cinderella

This is a typical fairy tale theme, for those who want to combine the classic dream of a royal wedding with a touch of something special. However, the whole does not have to be over-sweetened, but exquisite and fairy tale-like. 

The bride’s wedding dress or the dresses of the bridesmaids can be blue. The bride’s dress, irrespective of the color, should be of a typical princess cut – wide, unfolded, with a clearly marked waist. Extremely important will also be a slipper, or even two. The best will be richly decorated with shiny stones stilettos. To finish the wedding look for a bride, Cinderella-like updo and pearl or diamond jewelry should make a charm.

Blue can also be smuggled in the form of flowers, tablecloths, ribbons and other accessories. Gold trays and other accents in this color will ideally complement the atmosphere (invitations, vignettes, cutlery, candlesticks, etc.). Romantic-looking flower arrangements in birdcages will also fit in perfectly, especially for an outdoor ceremony. 

The bridegroom, on the other hand, should look above all elegant, apart from classics he can also opt for a light-colored suit. An important decorative accent will be the wedding cake, piled high and hand-decorated, perhaps topped with a castle figurine at the very top.

Winter land

This is obviously a proposal mainly for those who decide to have their wedding date in winter. There is a good chance that you will be lucky, and some decorations will be made by nature itself.  Natural elements such as frost, snow and icicles are impossible to copy artificially.

Moving the guests to the winter time in the summer wedding by reception décor is not excluded either. An air-conditioned hall with appropriate decoration will then make an even bigger impression on the guests. 

The styling of the wedding venue for an ice-land wedding is mainly the ice, white and blue colors, snowflake motif, silver and crystals. All this is present in the choice of wedding colors and decoration of flowers, materials, stationery, table decorations, buffet and cake. The bride can choose a beautiful gown with long sleeves and jewelry reminiscent of ice crystals and with accessories made of fur. The groom can dress classically or in white.

Carnival

Contrary to natural associations, this isn’t just a nod to children (who you may not even be planning on having at your wedding reception). The wedding of the world’s most popular blogger, Chiara Ferragni, was good evidence of this. Guests enjoyed a spectacular fireworks display, rides on a fairy tale carousel and a spectacular Ferris wheel. This particular wedding can cost a lot, but the atmosphere of the carnival can also be recreated within much more down-to-earth sums.

Such a wedding reception will be perfect, especially in summer, as an outdoor wedding. A beautiful accent will be the hiring of a typical Venetian carousel, e.g. with horses and/or other attractions straight from the carnival. The cost of such an attraction can cost thousands per day. If there will be a lot of children at the wedding day, it is also worth investing in cheaper pumped attractions (castles, shooting galleries, etc.), the rental amounts start from several hundred. Details such as colorful lollipops, sweets or a rainbow-colored cake will complete the wedding theme. 

The Bride can smuggle colors in the bottom layers of tulle under the dress, or shoes – then she decides herself when they will be visible. The Groom can opt for fancy socks and a waistcoat in a bold color under a classic jacket.

Carnival theme can be nicely merged into country wedding, creating a style of countryside carnival.

Maritime wedding reception

A wedding in a maritime climate is a dream of many brides. The best place for such a wedding is of course the sea, the ocean, but a more distant lake can also make a charm. But if you do not live near the sea and the distance does not allow you to change the location – nothing lost, you can still choose this wedding theme. All decorations in the motif of white and navy-blue stripes will help you: tablecloths, garlands, ribbons or stationery. Also, any gadgets connected with the sea, such as ropes, fishing nets or anchors. 

You can thank your guests for coming by putting notes with a few sentences from you in bottles. A sweet table with a starfish and shell motif is sure to be an eye-catcher. The wedding dress should be airy, almost beach-like, but you can also bet on a fish or mermaid cut. For the groom, a blue or navy-blue suit will be perfect. Guests, on the other hand, can be informed about a slightly more casual dress code.

Hawaiian wedding theme

Are you dreaming of Hawaii? Maybe you are planning to go there on your honeymoon, you met there, or you just dream about this beautiful place. Nothing stands in the way of bringing some exoticism to our  backyard. 

The law in many countries already allows you to organize your wedding reception outside a church or registry office, and this can be a great solution for you. The wedding ceremony can already have the right atmosphere – organized on the beach or among the greenery of a garden. If you are afraid of unstable weather during outdoor wedding – bet on a tent, which when decorated can additionally become an element of the decoration. Fitting wedding decorations are, of course, all the intense green leaves, especially palm leaves (artificial or natural) and flowers in intense colors (fuchsia, yellow, orange). At night, torches, lanterns or other lights will look beautiful. Table numbers written on tropical flower petal or votive candles put on the sand all over the place, especially when the wedding is organized on the beach.

Hawaiian themed wedding is also a great way to merge travel themed wedding if newlyweds are keen on travels.

The bride can weave a colorful flower into her hair and opt for an airy and light dress, and her husband-to-be can wear a flower garland around his neck. His attire should also be appropriate, such as a light-colored suit or white shirt with linen trousers – definitely something less formal. Seating arrangements can be made out of wicker and decorated with flowers.

Conclusion

Other suggestions among wedding industry for wedding theme include Halloween, Star Wars, Orient, The Great Gatsby, a masked ball, medieval or ancient times. The only important thing is that wedding styles should be something of your own, something that speaks to you and will be a nice memory of the wedding day even after 20 or 50 years of marriage.