To Theme or Not To Theme

The current issue of Wedding Day magazine is out and features fairy tale and theme weddings. I was asked to write an article about planning a themed wedding - so if you are contemplating a theme for your big day, be sure to check this issue out! I wanted to share a few other thoughts that didn't make it into the article. I would shy away from asking the guests to dress for the wedding to fit your theme. Trust me, Grandma is not going to know what to wear to your Lord of the Rings themed wedding, nor will she, and probably others think its a really cool idea. You don't want to require guests to possibly have to go out and purchase something to wear, that they would ordinarily never buy, nor wear, or ever wear again! If you really really want guests to comply to a specified dress code, make it an easy one - for instance - requesting everyone wear off white to your beach wedding. Chances are, they will be able to wear the clothes again, or best case scenario, already have them in their closet!