A great party theme can bring any event to life. Neon, casino, and Mardi Gras are just a few trending party themes showing up at some of our favorite recent events.
But a theme can also provide important direction — especially when planning a wedding. The right wedding theme can help connect every element of your celebration, from lighting and linens to cakes and centerpieces.
With so many decisions to make when planning a wedding, we recommend starting by choosing a theme that matches your style — and your wedding venue. A theme that works well in a luxury hotel might not be as suitable for an industrial warehouse. Whether you choose a rustic wedding theme for a loft event space, a beach wedding theme for a waterfront hotel, or a vintage wedding theme for an outdoor rooftop, your choice should feel inspired, comfortable, and of course, uniquely you.
To help you narrow down all of your options, we chose 11 inspired wedding themes we’re loving right now — plus, we included a few of our favorite real wedding examples to inspire your own memorable celebration.
1. Beachfront Beauty
The most beautiful beach-themed weddings take advantage of their natural surroundings. Whether your venue is right on the beach, or your event space has a breathtaking ocean view, beach-themed weddings have the best natural focal point of all: the water. Scroll to see how three beautiful beach wedding ceremonies captivated couples and their guests with romantic settings and complementary décor.
photographer: JBJ Pictures | planner & designer: A La Française Events | floral, rentals & design: Del Cabo Weddings | venue: Montage Los Cabos
photographer: Clane Gessel Photography | planner: NYLUX Events | floral: Huntress Botanica by Alicia McDole | venue: The Ritz Carlton Naples, Florida
photographer: Suzanne Delawar Studios | planner: Carrie Zack Events | floral: The Special Event Resource and Design Group | venue: Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
2. Rustic Romance
Raw wooden tables and chairs, undone floral arrangements, exposed brick walls, flickering lanterns — these are just a few of our favorite rustic-themed wedding elements. The casual romance of a rustic wedding has a way of making guests feel comfortable and inspired all at once. These five weddings are just a few examples that you can reference for your own rustic-themed wedding celebration.
photographer: Christina McNeill Photography | planner: Alison Events | floral: Amanda Vidmar Design and Tesoro Flowers | venue: Calistoga Ranch & Joseph Phelps Vineyard | rentals: Found Rentals & Casa De Perrin
photographer: Byron Roe | planner & floral: Events by Mint | venue: private residence
photographer: Anthony Vazquez Photography | planner: Save the Date® | floral: Swoop | venue: Temple Court at The Beekman | music: Hank Lane Music
photographer: Jamee Photography | design & production: Pink Monkey Solutions | planner: Calluna Events | floral: Cori Cook Floral Design | venue: Devil’s Thumb Ranch
photographer: Apollo Fotografie | event planner: Charlotte Baxter | venue: Long Branch Saloon | dj: Patrick Custardo | harpist: Amelia Romano
3. Seasonally Inspired
Fall may be the most popular season to get married, but couples who get married during spring, summer, and winter can also match their celebrations to the season. Whites for winter, deep hues for fall, pastels for spring, and vibrant colors for summer are just a few ways to infuse the season into your wedding celebration. See a few of our favorite seasonally-inspired weddings below.
photographer: C + C Photographying | planner: Blooming Girls Wedding | floral: XO Bloom | venue: Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate Vineyards
photographer: Ambrosio Photography | planner & design: Guerdy Design | venue: 1 Hotel South Beach
photographer: The Ramsdens | design & floral: Jennifer Gould Luxe Event Design | venue: Le Chateau
photographer: Cooper Carras | planner & design: Alyson Fox, Levine Fox Events | floral & design: Marks Garden | custom décor: The Original Runner Company | venue: Meadowood Napa Valley
4. Bright & Bold
Color is the new white — especially when it comes to a wedding theme. While we love a glamorous all-white wedding, we also love when couples choose bright, bold colors to inspire their wedding décor. Vibrant lounge furniture, punchy floral color palettes, linens that pop, and even colorful catering spreads have us dreaming of future bright-themed wedding celebrations.
photographer: Duke Images | planner: Details Details | floral & rentals: Shawna Yamamato Event Design | venue: Pelican Hill Resort
photographer: Rebecca Yale Photography | design: Kate Siegel Fine Events | floral: Cherries Flowers | venue: Terra Gallery & Event Venue | catering: Betty Zlatchin Catering & Events
photographer: Craig Paulson Studio | planner: José Rolón Events | floral: Ivie Joy Floral Arts | venue: The Foundry
5. Parisian Glam
We can’t all be lucky enough to get married in Paris, but we can bring a little bit of Paris to our own local weddings. Paris-themed weddings are romantic, of course, but they can also be sophisticated and glamorous. Whether you want to recreate a Parisian café, or you choose gilded accents inspired by the Palace of Versailles, there are endless ways to design a flawless Paris-themed wedding.
photographer: Braedon Photography | design: Kristin Banta Events | venue: Hotel Bel-Air
photographers: Maloman Studios & Simon Luethi | planner & stationery: Erganic Design | design, décor, floral & production: The Style Marc | venue: Oheka Castle
photographer: JAYLim Studio | planner: Eventful Days | florals: Pedestals Floral Decorators | venue: Oheka Castle | cake: Daniel Andreotti Cakes
6. Garden Grandeur
Gardens provide a sense of peace and serenity, which are feelings many couples want their guests to feel while celebrating their newly-wedded bliss. Some are hosted in beautiful garden venues, but not all garden-themed weddings need to be set in actual gardens. You can achieve a garden feel by highlighting garden-themed elements: endless greenery, lush florals, and bright and airy event spaces.
photographer: Fred Marcus Studio | planner: Norma Cohen Productions | florals: SBK Associates | venue: Monmouth University | tent: Almar Party Rental | rentals: Party Rental Ltd. & Luxe Event Rentals
photographer: Stephanie Brauer | planner: Amy Katz Events | florals: Rachel Cho Floral Design | venue: Patina Events at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
photographer: Lisa Blume Photography | planner & design: Lemon & Lime Event Design | florals: Victoria Clausen Floral Events | venue: Sagamore Pendry Baltimore | linens: Nuage Designs
photographer: Adam Nyholt | planner: Oulala! What an Event | florals: Blooming Gallery | venue: Royal Sonesta
7. Vintage Luxury
A successful vintage wedding theme requires paying attention to the smallest of details. Choose a vintage mirror to use for your place card display, vintage furniture to create comfortable yet chic lounge areas, and vintage chargers to accent a perfectly-set tablescape. See how four vintage-themed weddings elevated décor accents to create beautifully-inspired wedding celebrations.
photographer: Joey Kennedy Photography | planner: Whitney Carillon Events | florals: Raining Roses | venue: Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort | signage: Chalk Shop
photographer: Taylor Abeel Photography | planner: ASE, Amanda Savory Events | florals: Faye + Renee | venue: Cedar Lakes Estate
photographer: Alisha Crossley Photography | planner & design: Mandy Marie Creative | florals: Avant-Garde Floral Studio | venue: El Chorro | rentals: Bright Event Rentals
photographer: Hunter Ryan Photo | planner: Tracie Domino Events | florals & décor: MMD Events | venue: Vinoy Renaissance Resort
8. Modern Minimalism
Sometimes, less really is more. When it comes to wedding themes and design, taking a modern, minimalist approach doesn’t have to be boring. Choose one unique décor element — like a geometric arch or a single-stem centerpiece — to become the focal point of your wedding. Your guests will be mesmerized by the beauty in its simplicity, and you will be left with chic modern minimalism — and a memorable wedding theme.
photographer: Taylor McCutchan Photography | production & design: ROQUE Events | florals: Soulflower Design Studio | venue: Tre Posti | rentals: Encore Events Rentals
photographer: Emily Harris Photography | planner & designer: Jackie Bressler Events| florist: Avant Gardens | venue: Miami Beach Edition|videographer: Senderey
photographer: Darrington Photography | florals: Bastille Flowers & Events | caterer: Nuhma NYC
photographer: Larissa Cleveland Photography | planner: Cole Drake Events | floral & design: M Design | venue: Calistoga Ranch | rentals: Encore Events Rentals and Found Rentals
9. Industrial Charm
An industrial-themed wedding is all about the venue, plus how you and your wedding planner choose to transform or enhance that venue. Structural metal ceilings, glossy cement floors, and decorative beams are usually built into the venue, but they can be enhanced through strategic décor choices. See how lighting, draping, and more completed these three unique industrial-themed weddings.
photographer: Carasco Photography | planner: SQN Events | design & décor: Revel Decor | venue: Revel Motor Row | linens: BBJ Linen | catering: Limelight Catering
photographer: Jennifer Yarbro Photography | planner: Each & Every Detail | florals: Workshop at Hickory Street | venue: Hickory Street Annex
photographer: Andrew Weeks Photography | planner: Events By Grace | florals: The Flower Firm | venue: Moonlight Studios | caterer: Blue Plate Catering
10. Monochromatic Chic
Pink, red, and white are popular wedding colors, but each of those colors can also stand on its own to create a beautiful monochromatic color palette. Expand on the monochromatic theme by combining multiple hues of the same color, which will add a new dimension to your wedding design. See how three monochromatic-themed weddings each used one color to inspire florals, rentals, aisles, and even signage.
photographer: Charmi Pena | planner: Sonal J. Shah Event Consultants | décor, floral & design: Design House Decor | venue: Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort
photographer: Studio This Is | planner: LOLA Event Productions | floral & décor: Yanni Design Studio | venues: South Shore Cultural Center and Field Museum
photographer: Jonathan Connolly Photography | planner & production: YSD Events | floral & décor: The Special Event Resource and Design Group | venue: The Breakers Palm Beach
11. Bohemian Glam
When we think of a wedding with a boho theme, we think of a wedding that is earthy, romantic, and eclectic. Some of our favorite bohemian weddings have loose floral centerpieces, neutral-toned accents, unexpected design elements, and a generally free-spirited vibe. Boho weddings are becoming more and more popular — and these celebrations make it clear why.
photographer: Matthew David Studio | planner: COJ Events | floral & décor: Arrangements Design | venue: Indian Wells Golf Resort | lighting: The Lighter Side
photographer: Lauren Bailey Photography | planner: Willow Jaymes Events | floral: Luxe + Bloom | venues: The Hill and Georgian Hall
photographer: Julie Pepin Photography | planner: Orange Blossom Special Events | floral: Petal Floral | venue: Millwick
photographer: Hello Blue Photo | planner & design: The Lynden Lane Company | floral: Olive Willow Designs | venue: The Ranch at Laguna Beach
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