Nearly all of my clients cringe at least a little when I mention the word "theme" as it pertains to their wedding. I can't really blame them; the term often brings up images of over the top costumes and decor. In short, many couples are afraid of the word "theme" because it can so easily translate into "cheesy" or "tacky" or "overdone"; as is the case with the "Breakfast at Tiffany's" theme... it was cool when Toni Braxton did it in 2001 but I think that after nearly a decade of Tiffany Blue we need to change it up. Everything needs to go away for at least a little while before it can be considered cool again.
The word theme needs to be brought back down to its basic definition. Think of theme in terms of literature, that is, as an idea, an image, or a motif that repeats itself throughout every element of the wedding. Think of a theme as a planning tool that will help you focus your decisions and keep everything consistent.
The great thing about themes is that they can be based on anything. You can select a theme based on a movie, a song, a period in time, a country, a culture or tradition, or you could simply choose a theme based on a season or colour scheme. Anything that you use as a tool to guide you and focus your choices can be considered a theme.
Themes don't limit you they help you to enhance your vision, they help tell your guests a story, and they help keep things consistent. So don't fear the theme! Themes are our friends!
So! What's your theme?
Sophie
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