One of my grooms was a surfer, but didn’t want the cliché of a surf-inspired wedding. To bring in a bit of surf culture without going overboard we designed 8 menus, each with different vintage surf images on the reverse side. Some guests collected all 8 to take home and frame as a set.
Once you have agreed on a style, start collecting images. Go broader than wedding magazines – consider Interior Decor, Music, Art, Travel and Food magazines, as often the common thread starts here.
I have a bride & groom who are both from Italian descent. They have also spent a significant amount of time travelling through the Middle East. We are working on an Italian Bedouin theme for the day, incorporating the relaxed style of the Bedouin traveller with the rustic traditions of Italy.
Create a colour palette to reflect the style you have agreed on. I recommend choosing of 3-4 colours to use throughout the wedding. Think of how colours can layer to create a designer feel. These days using one colour throughout everything is a bit passé. Have fun with different colours, and don’t be afraid to try out new ideas. If you’re not confident with this, consider hiring a wedding stylist, or an artist/graphic designer to help you. A divine colour palette helps create a truly magical wedding experience, regardless of budget.
I recommend waiting until you have your style and colour palette, even before you choose your venue and design your wedding invitations, as I always feel that once you have the vision, decisions on where, what and how just seem to fall into place.
Events by Design is Noosa’s boutique wedding planning and styling agency. |