Unique Wedding Themes

It’s easy to get wrapped up in the basic wedding themes you’ll see this upcoming wedding season. Whether they were born from Pinterest boards or countless bridal magazines, the traditional wedding themes can become a bit monotonous. To ease you out of the commonality of boring wedding theme trends, we here at FINE are ready to introduce you to an array of unique wedding themes that you’ll adore!

A Destination Wedding

We’ve all been to a beach-themed wedding, and although destination wedding themes can be typical and drab, not all destination weddings have to be Hawaiian or tropical. A destination-themed wedding is perfect for the traveling couple or culturally diverse couple who wants to incorporate their travels into their wedding. Have the flair of travel without the expensive plane tickets! Embrace the travel theme and decorations complete with passport placeholders and map decorations. Try making each table represent a different country, complete with centerpieces highlighting specific landmarks or details native to the country.

Hire entertainment or feature music typical of your destination to give the entire venue a far-off feel. Top off the night with foods from various cultures, and you’re set to impress family and friends with your destination wedding, all without having to travel anywhere! When exploring women's and men's clothing options for a beach wedding opt for light, airy fabrics like linen and cotton to keep everyone comfortable and stylish. Don’t forget to accessorize with items like sun hats, woven shoes, or statement jewelry that echo the chosen destination's cultural essence to tie the whole theme together.

A Literary Love Affair

Books can truly make a difference in a person’s life and can influence them to commemorate their love for a literary work by making it their wedding theme! For example, the numerous Harry Potter books became a childhood favorite for millions of children growing up. These books are the perfect inspiration for any couple who treasures the magic within them. It’s easy to go the subtle route, with small references to the books on decorations, or go bold and really create a space even a wizard would take pride in.

The Lord of the Rings also has an effect on modern-day readers, so what better way to preserve that sentiment than by recreating the world of Middle Earth? Your only limit is your imagination with this theme, as some couples have all of their guests and wedding parties dress up in authentic LOTR attire.

Choose a book that speaks to your shared interests or childhood memories, and incorporate adorable details in a sly way like in color choices or flower arrangements. Don’t be afraid to go over the top and really bring your theme together with table centerpieces and food options specific to that book.

Renaissance Fair Wedding

On the subject of dressing up, why not go all the way with a Renaissance theme straight from the Middle Ages? Set back the clock with decorations and cuisine you’d find at a Renaissance festival. Incorporate authentic dances and wedding rituals from the period, and you’ll create an unforgettable wedding full of real tradition. Add in a few goblets to toast with, and include even a sword or two!

If costumes and turkey legs aren’t what you envisioned for your big day but you want the Renaissance theme, go for a more subdued event with hints of the Middle Ages. Ditch the authentic dress and keep the table centerpieces and decorations to have the best of both worlds. Your guests are sure to revel in the uniqueness your wedding brings to the table this wedding season.  

Films

Just as books have a significant value in people’s lives, films hold a special place in people’s hearts. The movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s continues to captivate film lovers; what could be a more perfect blend of a classic masterpiece and an elegant wedding theme? Make Tiffany blue an accent color throughout the wedding, and use diamond detailing. Suddenly, you’ve got the makings of an Audrey Hepburn-approved wedding!

The classic film The Wizard of Oz is another one of those staple influential movies in society, and what better way to pay homage to Judy Garland than by incorporating it into your theme? Transform a basic venue with a ‘yellow brick road’ feature, or have the bride wear glittery red heels to tie in the theme. Accent colors of green and yellow are a must for this wedding theme! 

Music

Everyone has that favorite band or genre of music that they can’t live without—maybe they’re even responsible for the lovely couple's "song." For the music lovers out there, get ready to fall in love with a music-inspired wedding theme. Depending on the group or genre of music you want to bring to life in your wedding theme, there are a lot of avenues you can take to pick out the perfect music details. Orchestra or classical music fans may want to incorporate subtle music notes or sheet music into various elements of the event. Try making bouquets or boutonnieres entirely out of sheet music for a fun DIY feel that will have a classy and understated feel.

Vinyl records become centerpieces or even backdrops for photo opportunities. If you want to memorialize a certain group, go for bold details in simple decorations to convey your theme. Highlighting significant bands like The Beatles or ACDC can help personalize your wedding to your musical tastes. Top off your detailed features with a live band of your favorite genre or a mix of your band’s greatest hits, and your theme is complete!