Fun Themes—for Weddings or Parties!!
The theme is one of the earliest and important decisions to make when planning an event. It helps in determining many of the details—dress, venue, decorations, favors, food/beverages, music and activities. Theme also is a great way to express personality and likes, or even background or heritage, in your event. Here are some great themes, organized by categories.
Landscapes/Environmental:
- Gardens
- Tropical
- Country/Western
- Beach
- Southern
- Mountains/Lodge
- City (even a particular one—New York, Vegas, L.A., New Orleans, etc.)
- Nautical/Water/Boats
Time Periods:
- 20’s/30’s Speakeasies, Flappers, Big Band and Swing, Charleston
- 40’s/early 50’s Rat Pack
- 50’s/60’s Sock Hop
- 70’s Disco
- 80’s
- Renaissance
- Victorian
- Medieval
Around the World (note, this category has so many possibilities, as well as sources of inspiration: your own nationality; places you have visited or would like to visit; specific regions, cities or landmarks, art, food and more)
- Mexican Fiesta
- Italian
- Paris
- English/Irish/Scottish
- Vienna
- Dutch
- African
- Asian
Tip: Nationality also brings in other things to consider–cultural customs, traditions (including family traditions), and religion, to name just some. Especially for a wedding, discuss what about your individual backgrounds and/or traveling experiences/interests you might like to have be part of the event, and how you would like to include those things—as a main theme infused through everything, or just focusing on a certain aspect or several aspects or a specific part of the ceremony or party.
Miscellaneous themes:
- Superheroes (one or multiple)
- Fairy Tale, Disney (one movie/character or multiple)
- Jungle/Safari
- Black Tie (Black and White with red accents)
- Sports (one or multiple)
- Hollywood Red Carpet
- Casino
- Masquerade