Wedding Themes
Have a Romantic 1940s-Style Wedding
Monday, March 23rd, 2009Longing for the simpler days of a bygone era? Did you swoon to The Notebook? Feel your heart strings twang to the tune of Pearl Harbor?
Then a 1940's theme wedding might be for you!
The Greatness of Gray in Weddings
Monday, March 23rd, 2009When you're pondering that all-important color palette for that big day, gray probably isn't the first hue that leaps to mind. And yet, brides across the country are finding beautiful and unexpected ways to weave gray into their weddings.
How to Throw a Tropical Wedding and Banish Those Winter Blues
Friday, August 22nd, 2008Couples deciding to wed in the winter might find themselves even more beloved when they plan a tropical-themed wedding. Your guests will feel like they've been whisked away to a well-deserved hideaway for one magic night.
Chocolate Brown Weddings
Thursday, March 13th, 2008Once upon a time, 'chocolate brown' went by a variety of names in bridal world: cocoa. Espresso. Now, however, it's like the most visible Hilton heir: Paris (just Paris). Everyone knows who you mean.
Sunflower Theme Weddings
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008Simply can't imagine your wedding without those bright punches of color that sunflowers bring to the table? You've got plenty of company!
What’s Old is New: The All-White Wedding
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008Over the last few years, brides have waded knee-deep into C-O-L-O-R. But now that we're here, something novel is happening. To wit, brides are reclaiming white.
A One-of-a-Kind Wine Country Wedding
Monday, January 7th, 2008What's the essence of West Coast elegance? Wine country! Devoted to every nuance of the palate (some might call it obsessed), this wedding brings big aesthetic values to the overloaded table.
A Pink & Green Wedding
Sunday, October 21st, 2007 Brides who want a fresh and trendy look for summer are flocking to pink and green in droves. And that's no surprise: for many of us, these two hues are pretty much the ultimate when it comes to a look that's playful and contemporary, feminine yet still flexible enough to fit fifty subtly different moods.
A Pale Pink & Champagne Springtime Wedding
Monday, October 8th, 2007Looking for a wedding palette that's romantic yet classic, sweet yet dignified, that couldn't be a better fit for early spring? Pale pink and champagne make for a gorgeous start.
Month by Month: Wedding Themes and Colors for Every Season
Friday, October 5th, 2007Still at the start of your wedding planning process? Ever wish you had a guide to help narrow down the themes and colors that really suit the time of year you're holding your wedding? Here, we try to do just that.
Fields of Gold: Design a November Wedding Full of Natural Beauty
Friday, October 5th, 2007In many parts of the country — and in our storybook New England vision of the seasons — November's a funny month. And as a period all its own, it poses a special challenge when it comes to designing a wedding that's informed by the natural world.
The Meanings of Colors in Weddings
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007When brides are struggling to pick colors at the beginning of the planning process, one thing they wonder is, what do the colors "mean?" What vibe do they give off? What traditions and sensiblities are they grouped with?
The Aqua Blue Wedding
Friday, September 28th, 2007It might say beach. It might say Fifth Avenue. Either way, the aqua blue wedding (often paired with the most classic of supporting acts, like silver, pearls and creamy roses) is a feast for the imagination ... and the eyes.
Plan a Destination Dream Wedding
Thursday, September 27th, 2007 Most destination brides probably have that moment on the plane. They've lifted off, they're seeing the clouds scroll by below, and they think: I can't believe this is really happening. Because the island wedding is several epic fantasies all wrapped up into one potent package.
Fresh New Ideas for a Winter Wonderland Wedding Theme
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007Over the past few years, we've all seen some spectacular renditions of Winter Wonderland weddings in the magazines. And when most of us see this done up 'right,' we get an immediate, gut reaction.
Style Guide to the Nautical (Preppy!) Wedding
Wednesday, September 19th, 2007Let's be clear, just so there's no confusion — the nautical wedding is the preppy wedding. So what makes this wedding distinctive, other than having that thick preppy stylebook to help sherpa you on your way?
Fit for a Queen: The Purple Theme
Friday, September 14th, 2007Purple has always had its passionate admirers, not least among brides. But we're likely to see even more of it ... especially as fall layouts and design collections induce the rest of us to bow down to its many charms.
Dreaming of a Dazzling Green Theme Wedding
Thursday, September 13th, 2007When you hear people talking about the color green and its "energy," you hear things like groundedness, growth, connection to the earth. But when it comes to weddings, the color green's got a feel all its own.
Planning Your Poolside Wedding
Monday, September 10th, 2007Plenty of brides dream of saying "I do" on the beach, but just because you don't live in Waikiki doesn't mean you can't have a glamorous wedding by water!
Design Made Pure and Elegance Made Perfect: the Calla Lily Wedding
Sunday, September 9th, 2007The Calla Lilly might be unique this way: picture one, and poof! — like Aladdin's lamp, you're suddenly visualizing an entire wedding, down to the bridal attire, centerpieces, the cake.
