Styling

Your wedding theme informs every aspect of your planning. From subtle to dramatic, nail your theme down early on in your wedding planning and attend to every detail.

Stick to a Theme

No matter whether you’re planning a casual wedding, a traditional wedding, or an intimate elegant wedding, your wedding theme should be central to every thought behind every aspect of your wedding planning. Ideally you should be able to name your style theme in just a few words: Pure white, 1940s glamour, summer delicacy. You’ll find having a concise and distinct theme will really help with the decision-making on all aspects of your wedding planning.

The Details

Your wedding theme doesn’t have to be obvious but guests should be able to feel a sense of cohesion on the day and an innate sense of defined style. The more attention you pay to the details, the stronger the overall look and feel of your wedding day will be, so take time to find a theme that hits a cord.

With a bit of research you can absorb so many amazing wedding ideas. Look in magazines, books or movies – both old and new – for stunning wedding themes. Or perhaps you’d prefer to celebrate a particular cultural background. Maybe you want to transport your guests to another era such as the decadence of the 1920s or the glamorous style of the 1940s. You might even like to channel a particular genre such as Film Noir or a specific person or character such as Audrey Hepburn or James Bond.

To find a theme that suits your personality, brainstorm the things you love. Look for people whose style you admire, colours you’re drawn to, flowers you adore and examine your own personal taste and style in clothes and interiors. Spend some time thinking about your likes and dislikes and you’re sure to pinpoint the wedding theme that strikes the right note.

Colour

White is a primary choice for most weddings. Crisp, ‘white’ white lends itself to very formal wedding styles and clean lines, while icy blue whites suit chic elegant weddings and more casual weddings. Creamier whites suit a more romantic wedding, and ivory and whites tinged with yellow can add a sense of old world whimsy, which can suit s more traditional wedding. To add depth, you may like to add a contrasting colour. Pastels are delicate, feminine and suitable for summery casual weddings and romantic affairs, while strong, rich colours look vibrant and add decadence to traditional weddings and chic elegant weddings. Neutral tones such as chocolate and slate exude a contemporary cool that’s perfect for casual weddings and modern country weddings.

Wedding Stylists

Your theme should be cohesive and stunning not overly theatrical and overworked. Finding the right balance is tricky, particularly if you’re not used to turning your creative ideas into reality, which is where a wedding stylist comes in. In addition to a wealth of experience in styling gorgeous elegant weddings, a wedding stylist also has incredible contacts and access to unique and special supplies that will turn your ideas and desires into something truly amazing. If you decide to enlist a wedding stylist, do it from the beginning of your wedding planning and preparations as most stylists will have a clear vision for your wedding and will want to cover every detail personally.