Wedding theme ideas — how to choose

A natural theme means focusing on nature — on flowers, on greenery, on simplicity. It can be perfect if you like calm and simplicity.

In a natural theme the décor can be simple — flowers, candles, natural materials. The clothing can be relaxed — light dresses, comfortable suits.

The venue can be outdoors — in a garden, in a forest, in a clearing. Or in a place with a natural character — with plenty of light, greenery and simplicity.

The colours can be natural — greens, beiges, whites, pastel shades. Anything that recalls nature.

An elegant theme means focusing on the classics — on tradition, on elegance, on refinement. It can be perfect if you like the classic and the elegant.

In an elegant theme the décor can be refined — classic flowers, elegant candles, refined materials. The clothing can be elegant — classic dresses, elegant suits.

The venue can be elegant — a palace, a fine restaurant, a place with history. Or a place with an elegant character — classic architecture, an elegant interior.

The colours can be elegant — whites, beiges, greys, delicate shades. Anything that recalls elegance.

A romantic theme means focusing on romance — on delicacy, on tenderness, on beauty. It can be perfect if you like romance and delicacy.

In a romantic theme the décor can be delicate — delicate flowers, delicate candles, delicate materials. The clothing can be delicate — delicate dresses, delicate suits.

The venue can be romantic — a garden, a place with history, a place with character. Or a place with a romantic feel — soft light, a romantic atmosphere.

The colours can be romantic — roses, pastel shades, delicate colours. Anything that recalls romance.

Think about what you like — which colours, which styles, which places. That will help you decide which theme suits you.

Think too about what matters to you — what you want to show, what you want to bring out, what you want to create. That will help you decide which theme suits you.

What matters most is choosing a theme that suits you — not one that is fashionable, not one that is popular, but one that is yours.

Once you have chosen a theme, you can carry it through every part of the wedding — the décor, the clothing, the flowers, the food, the drinks.

You can also keep only some elements in line with the theme — just the décor, say, or just the clothing, or just the flowers.

What matters most is a coherent whole — so that everything together tells one story, one mood, one day.

You can start with the basics and add more if the need arises.