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It's possible to have a non-themed wedding, but by selecting a wedding theme, you'll find that it is far easier to plan. Everything will revolve around the common topic and this limits the number of choices you have, making it easier to select everything from the flowers to the cake and bridesmaid dresses.

Many Toronto weddings have traditional themes, but you can certainly expand on these and take it in any direction you want. The trick is to choose something that you are passionate about and that reflects the interests of both the bride and the groom.

Wedding Themes with Color

One fun way to pick a wedding theme that isn't too out there is to simply go with colors. If you have a red wedding, for example, the bridesmaids can wear red dresses, the bouquet can be made up of red roses, etc. The color theme can even be taken on to the reception, with the cake being iced in white with red decorations, red tablecloths, etc.
Traditional color wedding themes include colors like pink, yellow, and silver, among others. In general, wedding colors tend to be fairly soft, since it's the bride that chooses them. There are plenty of people who have gone against that, however and opted for bolder purples, teals and even black!

Romantic Wedding Themes

For those who conjure up gossamer dreams for their wedding, only a romantic theme will do. There are plenty of these, from the more exotic Hawaiian wedding or a fairy tale wedding theme to the simpler beach theme . . . even if you don't actually have the wedding on the beach.

Part of creating a romantic wedding is giving the impression of escape, but if you can't hit the actual beach for your Toronto wedding or fly everyone to Hawaii, just get creative . . . sprinkle some sand on the reception floor, toss some shells on the tables, etc. If you can't go to the location, just make your theme come to you!

Extreme Wedding Themes

Looking for a wedding that will jump start your heart? How about a bungee jumping or skydiving? The perfect thing for adrenaline junkies! While you might have the actual ceremony performed while jumping off a bridge, don't forget to turn the reception into an extreme theme, too!

A cake with the figurines plummeting off the side makes a nice addition to an extreme wedding theme and you can also drape parachutes from the ceiling. There are plenty of ways to bring the extreme into your wedding reception, even if your actual ceremony is on location.

Wedding Themes Based on Hobbies

Another way to go is to take a passion that is mutual (or combine two different ones) and turn it into a wedding theme. A good example of this would be a cowboy themed wedding or one that revolves around race cars.

Many people use their passions or hobbies or even their jobs to some extent in their wedding themes. You can incorporate your theme as much as you want into the wedding, or keep it fairly simple. It's completely up to you.

Wedding themes should be chosen according to what works for you. If you are a more traditional person, don't let anyone pressure you into a more extreme wedding theme. Likewise, it's important to find a theme that both the bride and the groom will be comfortable with. This is a good area to plan together, even if the bride makes most of the decisions for the rest of the wedding, the theme should be mutually enjoyable.

In the latter case, sit down with your partner and anyone else who is heavily involved in the planning of the wedding and discuss your ideas. Create a moodboard by ripping photographs out of wedding magazines or interior design magazines and pinning on pieces of fabric. You can use this moodboard later when visiting potential suppliers to convey your ideas in a visual way. The following ideas may help you pick a theme for your wedding.

Time of Year

When are you planning on having your wedding? A summer wedding may suit pastel colours or a summery beach theme whereas a winter wedding would suit rich colours and twinkly lights. You may have a favourite time of year such as Easter where you can base your ideas on all things Easter related!

Engagement

Where and how did you get engaged? You could use ideas from your engagement to influence the theme of your wedding. If you were engaged at a famous landmark such as the London Eye or The Eiffel Tower, you could name your tables after famous places or cities and use a picture of the proposal venue on your wedding stationery. Or, you could use a photograph or painting of your engagement ring(s) for your wedding invitations and give away jelly rings as favours!

Holiday

As a couple, you may have a favourite holiday destination or have recently been on a memorable holiday. You may choose to base your wedding around an overseas theme, you could use shells and pebbles in your table decorations and wear lighter, less formal attire. You could even have a cake in the shape of an island or a stack of suitcases!

Formal/Informal

Do you want your wedding to be formal or informal? Is your reception going to be in a stately home or a village hall? Are you having a 4 course sit down meal or a finger buffet? These and other decisions will all influence the ‘feel' of your wedding. The first glimpse of your wedding that the guests will receive is your wedding invitation or save the date card and this will often set the tone for the wedding. For a formal wedding, you may choose a simple design, maybe with your initials and a simple satin ribbon tied in a bow along the spine of the card whereas with an informal wedding, you may go for something more fun and funky!

Modern/Traditional

Are you having a traditional wedding or are you breaking the mould? A traditional wedding may include champagne and canapés and a receiving line whereas a more modern approach may have chocolate fountains and magicians!

The Venue

The venue may influence your wedding theme. A wedding that takes place in a castle could have a historical feel to it or a wedding in a seaside resort might have a tropical feel.

Flowers

You may have favourite flower, for example roses, gerberas or lillies and wish to base your wedding around that. You could use a picture on your wedding stationery and use them in your bouquet, buttonholes and wedding decorations. You could even name your tables after different types of that flower e.g. calla, stargazer lilies.

Favourite things/pastimes

You may have a favourite past-time as a couple, e.g. sports, music, fairgrounds or cars that you could use as a theme to your wedding.

Alternatively, you may both have a favourite thing, leaves, butterflies, hearts, snowflakes that you could base your ideas on.

The Dress

The dress may influence the theme of your wedding, for example the colour, a bow, a detail, lace, vintage style and so on. The bridesmaids dresses may also influence the theme of the wedding, for example if you choose shorter length funky 50's dresses, the wedding is going to appear less formal. You could also base your wedding around a 50's theme in this scenario.

These are just a few ideas that may help you choose a theme for your wedding. Maybe match one or two ideas to create a day that is completely unique to you as a couple. Enjoy planning your wedding.

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