4 TIMELESS WEDDING THEMES AND TIPS TO MAKE THEM WORK

As with all trends related to the world of weddings, many themes come and go, but some remain popular long enough to make them infinitely fashionable. Here are four wedding themes that are timeless, on-trend, and expected to be big in 2020.

BY MARTINA SAID

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The beauty of a boho themed wedding is that it expertly marries casual, laid-back cool with acute attention to detail. The crux of a boho wedding is that it appears (and should be) unfussy, carefree and informal, and there are many ways to execute this. The bride’s gown, for instance, is generally soft, feminine and replete with gorgeous details such as floral accents, billowy sleeves, intricate lace and a small train. A ball gown, for instance, would be completely uncharacteristic of this style of wedding.

The wedding reception and décor tend to reflect the couple’s love for romance and nature, mirrored in the use of looseleaf florals, Oriental floor rugs, tents, decorative pillows, fairy lights and macramé decorations. Colours are earthy and natural, but often incorporate the rich tones of vivid florals found in nature, beautifully reflected in floral hair accessories, flower crowns and big bridal bouquets.

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The royal wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William in 2011 brought back the white wedding with a bang – and the theme hasn’t gone anywhere since. The beauty of a white wedding is its striking impact and requires quite a bit of discipline to carry out effectively. Characterised by the absence of colour, save for some greenery and pale pink in flower arrangements, white is used in every aspect of the wedding.

All bridal party members, even the youngest ones, complement the bride with a white ensemble, and all flower arrangements are designed using white blooms of various shades and sizes. Your choice of wedding stationery – generally the first indication of your wedding theme to guests – should reflect your chosen theme too, as does wedding furniture and décor for your reception venue.

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ROSE Blush and old rose, both beautiful shades of pink for weddings, have reigned wedding colour palettes for several years. This year, a new shade has emerged, and it goes by the name of cinnamon rose. A mix of burgundy, blush and old rose, this shade has deep undertones brought about by the burgundy, making it a stunning choice of colour for all seasons.

Combined with white to balance out the pink, infuse cinnamon rose into your primary wedding details – such as your flower arrangements, bridal party gowns and venue décor – or secondary wedding details – namely bridal accessories, invitations, and the embellishment on your cake – for an elegant and contemporary wedding theme that is both timely and timeless.

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Minimalism and a clean, current aesthetic are the overarching qualities of a modern wedding, giving couples plenty of room to interpret this theme as they prefer. To emphasise the mood, however, all aspects of your wedding should carry a fresh feel, which could also mean breaking away from tradition in certain aspects of your wedding day. One exciting way to do so is through your choice of bridal gown – consider an unusual design, or even a colour, which is understated, unconventional and fashion forward.

There are endless ways to execute the theme through wedding details, too. Opt for modern materials and textures for your wedding venue’s décor such as touches of marble, copper and glass over wood; a bold, uncomplicated colour scheme; structural details, such as geometric vases for centrepiece flower arrangements; and stylish sartorial choices for the groom and bridal party that are anything but ordinary.

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