Have you seen the incredible new show called "My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding"? It was a smash sensation in the UK, and now American television viewers are getting a chance to peek inside the outrageous flamboyance that is the hallmark of British gypsies and travelers. Learn more about the eye-popping show and the secrets that it revealed about this closed society. As a self-confessed wedding show junkie, I was very excited to see the American premier of "My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding" on TLC recently. What really marked the program as exceptional, though, was the fact that even my husband was glued to … [Read more...]

You’ve decided on a vintage wedding, now you need vintage wedding theme ideas. You’re in luck because we have a few creative thoughts you might find useful! The point of a vintage theme is to take classic vintage qualities and use them to theme your big day. This does not mean if you like something from the 40’s you cannot combine that like with something you really love from the 20’s, 50’s, or even 60’s. Don’t be afraid to mix and match, you won’t lose your vintage theme by doing so. Black and white is a very popular look from the 1940’s. The bride goes all white, … [Read more...]

The first thing that comes to mind when you think Tuscany is what? Without a doubt it is Italy. Rolling fields or wheat waving in the Mediterranean kissed breeze. Old wine bottles filled from the vineyard of old with traditional pressed grapes having been turned into a delicacy. Most of all it brings to mind I ideology of passion, great food, and romance. And that is what you want to permeate the guests at your Tuscan Wedding Theme. Starting with your colors it is essential to know the basics. Traditional Tuscan colors are deep reds, off-greens, yellows and gold. However, you have to have … [Read more...]

A lot of couples are dreaming of a Las Vegas wedding but not everybody can afford to bring the entire wedding entourage, the guest list and the party to Nevada just for the event. Fortunately, you really do not have to bring everyone to Las Vegas. With a little imagination, you can have a casino wedding theme with all the neon lights and the casino action. A casino wedding theme is generally far from the traditional wedding. Remember that you cannot have an extremely formal wedding if you want a casino themed wedding. However, you can still include some traditions if you want but make sure … [Read more...]

How do you express love as you exchange vows with your future lifetime partner? Say it through the language of flowers—let cherry blossoms help you with that. A cherry blossom wedding is a great theme especially in spring when cherry blossoms are in season. Cherry blossoms signify the fleeting moments in life like the wedding day. They also stand for new beginnings. In Japan, cherry blossoms stand for good fortune and wealth. And what better way to celebrate these things than using cherry blossoms as a theme for your wedding.   The traditional colors in cherry blossom weddings are pink … [Read more...]

For most couples, the beach is probably one of the most romantic places to get married and for those who want to say ‘I do’ at the beach, there are certain things that must be considered to make a perfect beach wedding. Whether you are holding your ceremony at the seashore or just want to have one of those beach theme weddings, here are some pointers in planning for your perfect wedding: … [Read more...]

Butterfly wedding themes are ideal for couples who are planning to have their wedding in the summer or spring time. Moreover, this theme can easily make your wedding bursting with life and merriment through bedecking your reception area with rich, bright colors, butterfly accents and accessories in addition to the beautiful spring time flowers. … [Read more...]

The Making of a 1940s Hollywood Glamour Bride 1940s Hollywood was a romantic and glamorous era. Clark Gable and Cary Grant lit up the silver screen and made our hearts skip a beat in movies like Notorious and Strange Cargo, while beautiful starlets Rita Hayworth and Lana Turner cavorted with lovers we could only imagine meeting in our dreams. If you are a fancier of old Hollywood movies like I am then you might consider becoming a glamorous 1940s Hollywood bride. Wedding Location - The first thing you might consider is where you are going to hold the wedding. Prime locations might be an … [Read more...]

For people who are fascinated with everything oriental, it is a good idea to have an Asian wedding theme. Most Asian weddings involve two major types. One is the Chinese style that uses vibrant and colorful fans and the red satin traditional wedding gown called the cheongsam. Another type is the Japanese ‘Zen’ style river stones and Shoji lanterns. However, if you want to have a unique Asian wedding theme, you can go beyond the Chinese and the Japanese style. There is a wide range of options when it comes to Asian wedding and you can even customize your own ceremony to create a unique … [Read more...]

There are various winter wedding themes that you can use if you are planning for a  wedding in the winter. It is important to have several options so that you can have a better idea on which of these  themes suit your taste. Winter season offers a lot of creative wedding schemes that can turn your winter wedding dream into reality. Have a snowflake winter wedding. Winter is never complete without snowflakes and this can be a perfect theme for your wedding. White in general is already a typical wedding theme and all you have to do is add more winter elements in it. For instance, have … [Read more...]