There are so many romantic real wedding features, superb suppliers and hand picked products that you might think Wedding Shed is run by a whole army of wedding-loving elves. Not quite the case, Wedding Shed is run by just two wedding-loving elves, who happen to be twin sisters living in Berkshire.
Today's post is written by Jasmine, the one minute younger half of the team, who brings her 4 years experience as an Event Manager to Wedding Shed and will be showing you 4 top tips to choosing a Theme.
Havana wedding theme by Revelry Events.
Choosing a Wedding theme can be hard, even for an Event Manager. Friends and family joke about how easy it will be for me to plan my own Wedding, but that is absolutely not the case. Quite the opposite really - being exposed to so many fantastic themes and ideas means that it’s even harder to choose. So, how do you go about choosing a theme for your Wedding?
Image by Jamie Dunn Photography featuring Ufton Court.
Choose your venue first!
It isn’t wise to completely decide on your theme until you’ve chosen your venue. There are two reasons behind this advice; firstly, not all themes suit all venues. The wonderful Tithe Barn at Ufton Court is perfectly suited to subtle, rustic, country and romantic themes, whereas if you were to opt for an ultra-slick and modern venue, these themes could look out of place. Secondly, your venue speaks 1000 words. Some venues require minimal theming and decoration, so it is always recommended to choose your venue and conduct multiple site visits to work out exactly how much theming you will need to do.
You may be an uber organised individual who knows their theme before anything else has been decided and this is fine too - but it’s good to bare in mind that your theme might need to be tweaked once your venue has been booked.
You may be an uber organised individual who knows their theme before anything else has been decided and this is fine too - but it’s good to bare in mind that your theme might need to be tweaked once your venue has been booked.
Photo by SLR Photography
Your theme should reflect you!
Your Wedding Day is YOUR Wedding Day. Why choose a regal gold and red theme if you have a passion for the countryside and live on a farm? Choose a theme that means something to the two of you, that makes you feel happy and is something that you’re comfortable with. Take a look in your wardrobe, admire your home decor or take a trip down memory lane; brainstorm your likes and dislikes and your fondest memories and you’ll soon be well on your way to choosing your Wedding theme. For example, your first date might have been to the British Seaside, and that can totally be a theme! Picture stick of rock favours, soft blue and sandy beige hues with fish and chip cone canapés. Once you start mapping ideas, you’ll have a bank of keywords to begin searching in Pinterest or looking up on our Real Weddings for inspiration.
Dan & Tuesday's blush wedding shot by GK Photography.
Colour scheme your theme!
Naturally, once your theme has been decided it’s time to pick your palette. Colour scheming is a great way to tie all aspects of your day together, whether that’s for your floral decorations, your bridesmaid dresses or your Wedding Cake. Colour scheming helps create a sense of cohesion and defines your theme.
You don’t have to go colour crazy, though. Picking up colour in subtle ways, such as the ribbons on the back of your chairs, your linen napkins adorning the dining tables or even the varnish on your nails, can bring your theme to life without being over the top. Eden Blooms are wonderful at utilising your colour scheme delicately throughout your floral arrangements.
You don’t have to go colour crazy, though. Picking up colour in subtle ways, such as the ribbons on the back of your chairs, your linen napkins adorning the dining tables or even the varnish on your nails, can bring your theme to life without being over the top. Eden Blooms are wonderful at utilising your colour scheme delicately throughout your floral arrangements.
Themes aren't just for décor, they're for suppliers too!
To some extent, your suppliers can be chosen to complement your theme. If you’ve got a whimsical and quirky theme, choose a cocktail mixologist to wow guests on arrival. If your theme is strictly British and full of country delights, opt for a caterer to mirror that such as The Wild Fork. It’s important to tie all aspects of your day to your theme and if you don’t bare your theme in mind when choosing your suppliers you might risk the day feeling a little disjointed.