When a wedding planner first meets a couple asking them to organize their wedding, the theme quickly becomes the focus of discussions. The bride and groom will want to see some of your work, and of course, you will tend to show them what is most likely to leave them in awe. And it is true that a well-chosen theme is often one of the key elements contributing to the success of the wedding. The first challenge the wedding planner will face in this area is to clearly define what the future spouses mean by “theme.” Then, your role will be to propose ideas, but also to highlight issues that could lead to the choice of the theme. Finally, the “idea” that emerges from this brainstorming must also align with the budget that the lovebirds have set.
Themed wedding: what are we talking about?
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The mistake that many brides who do not have a wedding planner make is to start choosing the dress, the suit, or the venue before thinking about the theme of their wedding.
It is indeed true that everyone can give their definition of the word “theme.” Many think rather of color(s), for example, others of atmospheres, chic, country, 80s, etc. Some might see themselves as Harry Potter and Hermione, Superman and Wonder Woman, or Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones. Finally, it is also not uncommon to meet future spouses who have no idea about it.
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In short, you will understand, defining a wedding theme is really not easy, and it is your role to organize everything!
Themed wedding: organizing ideas.
Organizing what will be the happiest day of their lives immediately puts pressure on the bride and groom. Ideas are everywhere, and the number of wedding examples is vast. Everyone, friends, family, comes with their advice so quickly that we must bring everyone back down to earth.
It is important to remember, as a wedding planner, what the main purpose of the theme is; it is primarily a common thread that will welcome and accompany all the guests throughout the day. It must, of course, reflect the bride and groom, symbolizing them.
The questions to ask to define it correctly may include the following:
- When and where will the wedding take place?
Knowing the season and whether the wedding will be in the city or the countryside can be important if the bride and groom want a rustic theme, for example.
- What are their favorite colors?
A theme inevitably involves the use of colors. Defining them can also help in choosing outfits for the bride, groom, guests, flowers, venues, etc.
- What type of reception do they want?
A sit-down meal, a buffet, a picnic? Choose the type of approval before the theme to clarify feasibility and alignment with the proposed themes.
- What do the future spouses want to highlight?
A common passion, motorcycles, for example, or cinema? A country they love? A style of music?
- A classic or original wedding?
Anything is possible, but it is undoubtedly this question that will lead the couple to realize that, of course, this is the best day of their lives that you will be organizing with them; but it must also be one of the most beautiful days for their guests. The fit between the “theme” and the participants is important. Family and friends are not just spectators; they must also play a role. Therefore, care must be taken to ensure that the scenario is not too heavy to interpret and understand.
Wedding theme: the budget.
This is also where the role of the wedding planner is important. Once the theme is chosen, its implementation will affect all the elements that make up the wedding. One might think that a color theme would be easier to set up and, above all, cheaper than a Harry Potter theme. Well, not necessarily! The role of a professional in wedding organization is to make everything possible. In our example, a Harry Potter theme can well be summarized as a color theme, that of the different Hogwarts houses.
Also in our example, if on the other hand the future spouses want a banquet in a hall as grand as that of a castle, it is certain that the wedding budget is likely to take a hit.
Conclusion
As you will understand, the wedding planner is a true conductor. Organizing a wedding therefore requires them to be able, with the bride and groom, but also sometimes with family and friends, to write a score that will be easy to interpret and whose performance can be done within budget limits. Spending time clearly defining the wedding theme is undoubtedly what will allow you to gain more for its realization. Indeed, if it is clear, the variations will come naturally.
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