Extreme Theme is a new series that I'll be posting every other week. For each post I'll take a theme and go totally over the top with ideas on how this theme could really be brought to life. Choosing a theme is all about making a statement about who you are and/or what matters to you. This series is going to go to places that some couples would never dare go - but feel free to use some or all of these ideas as you please. AND if you want to add some of your own ideas to an Extreme Theme post please do!
This week, I'm kick-starting the series with a nod to tiff (the Toronto International Film Festival) which started yesterday. So without any further ado... I bring you the Film Festival theme:
Ceremony: Red Carpet
Any great film festival starts with a long red carpet lined with fans and media waiting for the stars to arrive. I picture this wedding taking place outdoors with a red carpet aisle runner extending from the road to the alter. Guests are closed off behind a line of red velvet rope anxiously awaiting the arrival of the wedding party and, of course, the bride.
As the gaggle of groomsmen make their way down the red carpet toward the alter they stop an pose for a few photos (they have to keep their fans happy after all!). When all the groomsmen are in place at the front a white limo pulls up to the red carpet. The chauffeur makes his way around and opens the door. One by one each of the bridesmaids make their way out of the car and up the red carpet (stopping every so often to pose for their fans, of course).
After the maid of honour is out of the limo the driver leaves so that the bride's car can pull up to the carpet. As the chauffeur opens the door the fans cheer and clap with excitement! The bride makes her way down the aisle... she may even stop to sign an autograph or two.
As the guests sit and listen to the beautiful ceremony one guest takes a look over his invitation. It's a super-creative invitation.
Cocktails: Interviews
After the ceremony the bride and groom are swept away in their limo while their guests look on. Everyone makes their way to the theatre for cocktails. A reporter (the videographer) from "Bride&Groom Extra" waits just outside the building to interview guests as they arrive. He asks for their opinions on the ceremony production and asks that they say a few words for the fans watching at "Bride&Groom Extra" (i.e. a message for the bride and groom).
Reception: Dinner and a Movie
After cocktails the guests make their way to the main dining room where they'll enjoy dinner and a movie (a slide show presentation brilliantly produced as a short film).
After dinner a few of the guests are presented with awards for which they will have to make an acceptance speech (toasts to the bride and groom). The Best Man is presented with the Best Makeup Award (a picture of the Best Man wearing a dress and lipstick at the age of three pops up on the big screen). The Maid of Honour is presented with the Best Choreography Award (a short clip of the Maid of Honour dancing in her MC Hammer pants at the age of 14 plays on the screen). The Father of the Bride is announced as the winner of the Best Documentary Award (a short clip of the bride's father filming his two-year old daughter on a camping trip pops up... dad, of course, is providing the commentary). The Father of the Groom is presented with the Best Costume Design Award (a photo of the Father of the Groom dressed up for Halloween is displayed). And finally, the award for Best Picture is presented to the Bride and Groom (the couple's engagement photo is displayed on the screen... beautiful).
Dancing: The After-Party
No Film Festival would be complete without a fabulous after-party! The reception venue is ready for a party with chic lounge areas and party lighting. The bride and groom are certain to make an appearance!
Additional Notes:
Colours: Black, white, red, and gold.
Favours: Can you say Chocolate Oscar Statue?! Ha!
Flowers: The bridesmaids wear small wrist corsages and the bride wears a beautiful floral arrangement in her hair (when was the last time you saw people carrying bouquets down the red carpet?).
Have some more ideas on how this theme could be made extreme? Be sure to share them in the comments section.
Have some more ideas on how this theme could be made extreme? Be sure to share them in the comments section.
Happy Planning!
Sophie
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