Creating a theme that has never taken place before comes for a premium. There are a whole range of wedding ideas out there. The entire celebration weddings today are increasingly based on themes which can truly reflect the couple's 'identity'.
Family members, friends and colleagues with a creative bent of mind are asked to brainstorm to come up with ideas that give you the couple and the host a chance to personally interact and attend to each of their guests. The right choice of theme can turn a wedding into an 'unforgettable' experience for both the guests who would take sweet memories of the personalized and 'interesting' event.
For a wedding function you can opt for various themes like romantic theme, fantasy theme, fairytale theme, royal theme to name a few. These wedding themes can be used for all the pre wedding, main day and post wedding functions or it can be used in both pre wedding ceremonies and for the reception ceremony. Allow your imagination to run wild as you work at organising a wedding which is meaningful to 'both of you' and exciting and enjoyable for the guests.
1. Recreate the costume-oriented fairy tale:
Live your 'Prince Charming' and 'Cinderella' fantasy, in suitably exotic surroundings!!!
Food: Your food layout can be made fanciful and dreamy.
Location: Engage a professional wedding decorator to turn the function room into your mini palace.
Backdrop and décor: The fairyland touch and aura must be created to perfection.
Outfits: The theme calls for a trendy, non-traditional wedding outfit.
Guests: Persuade your guests to arrive in costumes and request them in your wedding party to go all out in displaying their garb!
2. The Fort Wedding
Get your marriage solemnised at one of the most famous forts in India in Neemrana, Udaipur, Mandu and Jaipur in regal splendour. Give your guests a taste of the royal life.
Food:Decide on a medieval style gourmet feast.
Décor: Aim for a grand, real, royal and majestic theme. It's a treat to watch a typical Rajasthani scene showcasing the mehndi tradition, rituals, puppet shows, and traditional song and dance.
Outfits: You could don the dress of a Rajasthani prince and princess teamed with regal accessories, not to mention the tiara and the crown.
Guests:Guests can wear heavy dresses with heavy mirror work, or choose brightly colored Rajasthani turbans.
3. Candlelight Romance
Candles galore to create an all-pervasive ambience of serenity and romance.
4. Exquisite and pristine floral theme
Select a particular flower and try to create a magical world with the same. Create a pristine jeweled look. Adorn the mandap, reception area, the home, the garden and even the food display area with the same flower(s) in different arrangements but in harmony. Fresh flowers like orchids, carnations, baby roses or lilies can give a very unconventional look to the usual décor.
The expenses of a theme decor for a wedding depend on the total area to be decorated and the use of various accessories and flowers.
Flowers can also be complimented with drapes too. If you've decided on a colourful décor, ethnic Indian colours like orange, red, maroon or bandhni or organza drapes along with gold and zari tissue can surround the entire living area. The same theme can work for the entrance and the lobby of the building.
Some of the innovative décor ideas include arches with sheer drapes, stone sculptures and diyas placed at regular intervals, etc. Miniature landscaped gardens and fountains with a fusillade of lights are easy to incorporate.
Tips
Elaborate planning, useful feedback from close friends and an assessment of the interests of the guests can be interesting pointers while implementing the plan.
Food:Select a menu in sync with your theme but be sensitive to the needs of all your guests. Factor in tastes across age groups and communities and figure out a suitable combination for both of them in food.
Location: Have a rough idea of the approximate number of guests before booking an outdoor or indoor site. Geographical proximity to the guests' place is important.
Decoration:Flip through magazines, brainstorm and be inspired.
Outfits: For your wedding outfit, inform your designer/tailor of the theme so that he'd use designs/ colors which blend with the theme. Ask him/her to make it a comfortable when which will allow you to move around with considerable ease.
Guests: Persuade your guests to arrive in costumes and request them in your wedding party to go all out in displaying their garb! |
