| It is a good idea to select a theme for your | | | | wedding decorator, any function room can be |
| wedding before embarking on the journey of | | | | transformed into your palace. |
| making wedding plans. By having a theme in | | | | |
| mind, you will find it easier to make | | | | Decor : Think ice carvings. Get a |
| decisions when it comes to making your | | | | professional decorator wedding to create the |
| bookings for your gowns, location and other | | | | image of being in the enchanted kingdom. |
| wedding items. | | | | |
| | | | Outfits : Big princess ball-gown, (magic wand |
| A well-planned theme wedding also gives you | | | | to be included). Groom must wear a tuxedo. |
| the pleasure of knowing your guests will | | | | |
| attend a memorable wedding, where everything | | | | Guests : Persuade your guests to arrive in |
| has been well thought out & executed for | | | | costumes. Get key people in your wedding |
| their maximum enjoyment. Your "es-theme" will | | | | party to go all out with their garb! |
| rise knowing your guests will leave your | | | | |
| wedding with sweet memories of how personal & | | | | Romantic Candlelight |
| different your wedding was. A theme wedding | | | | |
| also offers a good reflection of you & your | | | | Tell them he/she lights up your life. Light |
| partners personalities as you incorporate | | | | up the candles....lots of them. Create an |
| your likes & hobbies into the scheme of | | | | ambience of romance. |
| themes.... and what better time to do this | | | | |
| than at the start of your lives together. | | | | Say It With Flowers |
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| We offer you some suggestions of | | | | Your love in full bloom, reflected in your |
| easy-to-implement themes but do not stop | | | | choice of buds. Select a flower and work with |
| here. Let your imagination run wild as you | | | | that. How about combining different flowers |
| put together a wedding that is meaningful to | | | | in a similar colour. A client once chose 3 |
| you and enjoyable for your guests. Talk to a | | | | different flowers - Tulips, Iris & Matthiola |
| reputable Wedding Consultant if you need help | | | | as her wedding flowers because the first |
| with the "how-to’s", the | | | | letters of the flowers spelt out her husband |
| "where-to’s" and the "how-much?" | | | | Tim’s name. |
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| TIPS | | | | Flowers can be used to decorate the church, |
| | | | the reception area, the home and even the |
| Having a Theme Wedding will require good | | | | food display. The same flower(s) can be used |
| planning. Here are some of the things to look | | | | in the bouquets and the car decoration. As a |
| out for: | | | | thank you to your guests for attending your |
| | | | wedding, how about presenting them with a |
| Food. While selecting a menu that suits your | | | | stalk of your favourite flower. |
| theme, be sensitive to the needs of ALL your | | | | |
| guests. There may be racial, age-group &/or | | | | Heart-To-Heart |
| religious considerations. | | | | |
| | | | You can have a heart theme for your wedding. |
| Location. Be sure to decide if you want to | | | | Decorate everything with hearts, whether in |
| have an indoor or outdoor wedding. Have an | | | | different colours or in a single colour. Big |
| estimate of the number of guests you will be | | | | hearts, small hearts. You may even wish to |
| having on-hand before booking a site. | | | | have little hearts sewn onto your wedding |
| | | | gown. A good designer will be able to |
| Decoration. Get help from friends or hire a | | | | incorporate any theme into your wedding |
| Professional. | | | | dress. |
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| Outfits. Inform your designer of the theme | | | | Now, guess the shape of the wedding cake. |
| you are having and listen to his/her | | | | |
| suggestions. Do remember to wear only | | | | Bursting With Love |
| something you can be move around comfortably | | | | |
| in. | | | | Love is definitely in the AIR when you use |
| | | | balloons as a theme. Available in all shapes, |
| Favours. Something in line with the wedding | | | | sizes & colours, you can use balloons anyway |
| theme so guests have something to take home | | | | you please. You can even set up a balloon |
| with them. | | | | shaping booth to keep the kids entertained. |
| | | | There is nothing more festive than to walk |
| Guests. Choose a theme your guests will be | | | | under a ceiling flooded with helium-filled |
| comfortable with. You may not be able to | | | | balloons. |
| please everyone but be sure to have something | | | | |
| appropriate. If your theme involves guest | | | | The above are just some ideas you can use to |
| participation, give them ample time to get | | | | have the wedding of your dreams. You may even |
| involved. If not, surprise them! | | | | have an ethnic theme, a seashell wedding, a |
| | | | beach wedding, a garden wedding. The choices |
| The Fairy Tale | | | | are endless. The important thing to remember |
| | | | is to create that special moment for yourself |
| Here is where you can live your Prince | | | | & your guests. Once you decide on your |
| Charming & Cinderella fantasy (complete with | | | | wedding theme, you can start your shopping |
| evil stepmother-in-law!!!) | | | | for all the other wedding needs. |
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| Food : Serve food that’s fanciful & | | | | For help with the planning & implementing of |
| dreamy. Have each course served amidst dry | | | | your theme wedding, you may wish to consider |
| ice to conjure up the magical. | | | | hiring the services of a wedding consultant |
| | | | who can give you ideas & put it all together |
| Location : With the wave of a magic wand & | | | | for you. |
| preferably with the help of a professional | | | | |