So you may have already decided that a traditional wedding is not for you, and you fancy something a little more unique?
In this section we take a look a various themes for your wedding: historical, cultural and seasonal. Of course, there are many, many other themes you could choose from, the only limit is your imagination!
If you are considering planning an alternative celebration, do think about your guests - a wedding that is too unusual may also make them feel uncomfortable, unless they have been warned in advance. Make sure your invitation reflects the style of celebrations, or enclose a note with the invitation if you are planning something very different from the norm.
You can incorporate the theme of your wedding into many areas, such as:
- invitations, reply cards, menus and order of service
- the location of the ceremony and reception
- the ceremony itself - music, hymns, readings, vows and blessings
- bridal wear - style and colour
- food and drink - consider period, ethnic and regional foods
- decoration colour scheme
- possible costumes for guests, or serving/waiting staff and hired performers
- transport - think about unique vehicles, such as a bus, or a coach and four
