Themes
Intentionally or not, most weddings end up with a theme of sorts. Some may choose to go for a very obvious running theme, such a rockabilly style or vintage, while others develop a theme of their own around certain colours and touches. You may not want to go all out Lord of the Rings or Star Trek mad, understandably (we are not judging if you do!) but actually, deciding on a theme or concept for your big day can be very useful, as it will help making choices easier, and offer some obvious ideas to keep your day coherent and memorable. Choosing a solid theme will give you a focal point to begin making full on plans, and offers
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a direction to target your research. The way to get the most from a wedding theme is of course to choose something which appeals to and showcases your personality; something which helps to tell the story of ‘you two’, the couple. Pinterest is a great starting point for ideas which you can adapt to suit yourselves, and is also an excellent way to collate ideas and begin to create a concept which is as individual as you are. There are things to consider when working on your theme. After all, an elvish style wedding isn’t going to work in a modern hotel, by the same token it might not be sensible to plan a 1950s extravaganza in a country house venue or