Wedding Themes
Calling Cupid: The Valentine’s Day Wedding Theme
Sunday, July 22nd, 2007Marrying on Valentine's Day? You've probably been called a romantic. And yet, your engagement date's probably not what drove you to tie the knot on this heady day of the year ...
Give Your Fall Wedding a Contemporary Twist (with Sarah Lusardi)
Tuesday, June 19th, 2007Autumn weddings. They bring to mind all kinds of happy paradoxes: rustic elegance. Unstaged abundance. But what if you want a fall wedding with a little twist on the usual palette of reds, oranges and golds?
Diamond-Theme Weddings
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007If our feedback tells us anything, diamond-theme weddings have piqued the interest of more than a few brides. Which isn't surprising, given this ultra-precious gem's long ties to everlasting love.
Planning a Purse Theme Wedding
Monday, May 7th, 2007"I'm planning a purse theme wedding, since I have a huge purse fetish. Any ideas for favors,centerpieces, etcetera?"
Love on the High Seas: A Pirate-Theme Wedding
Wednesday, March 21st, 2007"In the end I found out my fiance wanted a large wedding ... even more than I did. But he also wanted a themed wedding. And somehow, and I don't know how, he convinced me to have a pirate-themed wedding."
A Fête to Remember: Your Paris-Theme Wedding
Friday, March 16th, 2007Plenty of couples have seen the charm in Paris-theme receptions over the past few years. You see them crop up in tastefully muted ballrooms, awash in lattes and mochas, blacks and ivories.
Pink Theme Weddings
Monday, March 12th, 2007Ah, pink. Some say a woman's life-long love for pink is biological. Others say it's nothing more than sweet free will. Either way, for many brides, a wedding isn't the lifelong dream it should be without a hefty dose of pink.
Daisy Theme Weddings
Sunday, March 11th, 2007There's reason behind the old saying, "fresh as a daisy." Because when brides of all ages want to express the youthful side of love, nothing beats the daisy in all its guises.
From 40s Fantasy to Designer Deco: the New Black and White Wedding
Wednesday, February 21st, 2007The black and white wedding theme hummed along for years, occasionally dipping just below the radar. But as every wedding planner knows, it never really left us — and it's coming back up in a big way.
A Cinco de Mayo Theme Wedding
Friday, February 16th, 2007'I can't seem to find any ideas for a Mexican themed wedding, not even Spanish-themed ideas. Help?"
Salute the Spring with a Cherry Blossom Wedding
Wednesday, February 7th, 2007The cherry blossom theme's a bit of a find (much like that man of yours). You won't find it dominating back-to-back receptions from June to August — yet it draws on color and thematic trends that couldn't be fresher.
It’s Easy to be Green(er): Why an Eco-Conscious Bash Might Be in Your Future
Thursday, February 1st, 2007Imagine a wedding where crystal drips from the rafters and blush roses bristle from tower vases. The bride rustles in wearing a satiny ballgown, raising a hand weighed down with a knock-out rock. Her nails are buffed to a shine. Not the first thing you think of when you think of "green weddings," is it?
The Secret Lives of Hydrangeas
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007We all know the rose rules when it comes to weddings ... don't we? Sleek, fragrant and totally classic, it's never steered brides wrong. So why is it that hydrangeas are so often stealing the show?
Fairytale Flair: Your Little Mermaid Wedding
Wednesday, January 17th, 2007Lenna looked at me pleadingly and said, "I'm toying with the idea of an Ariel-themed wedding. You know, like The Little Mermaid."
Fresh Ideas for a Stylish Spring Wedding
Monday, December 11th, 2006A spring wedding brings a splash of excitement to what can be a long, slow trek toward summer. So it's a sure thing your wedding guests will show up in a celebratory mood.
A Tuscan-Themed Wedding
Monday, November 27th, 2006If you or your fiancé have Italian ties, a Tuscan theme wedding is a great way to celebrate them. And even if you don't, the Tuscan or Italian country theme is a great way to make the most of any outdoor setting.
A Martini Theme Wedding
Monday, November 20th, 2006"We're thinking of having a martini theme wedding ... any ideas?"
Chemical Highs: a Medical Chic Theme Wedding
Thursday, November 16th, 2006It goes by oh-so-many names: clinical, pharmacy or medical chic, lab fashion, what have you.
The Practical Side of the Handfasting Ceremony
Monday, November 13th, 2006There"™s an awful lot of information about the Handfasting ceremony. And yet, some of the logistics make this ceremony a challenge.
Everything Old is New Again - 5 Fun Tips for a Retro Wedding
Sunday, November 12th, 2006Some of the most unique wedding ideas can be found with a backward glance to fashions of days gone by.
