| g something different!? Now this doesn’t | | | | an all dancing, all singing city that never sleeps (Well |
| have mean reciting your vows whilst free-falling at | | | | not until the venues licence runs out anyway). |
| 120 mph. | | | | This is one theme to get excited about, especially if |
| The little touches can really make a difference. You | | | | you like glitter and gambling! |
| don’t have to step to far from tradition to | | | | Here are a few suggestions. |
| introduce some new exciting ideas. There are various | | | | • Hire a fun casino. Ask them to set up a |
| themes available to suit all tastes, more than you | | | | few tables for the evening reception. You can give |
| think actually. | | | | your guests fun money to gamble with, and then |
| I’ve been to quite a few weddings and I | | | | award a prize to whoever wins the most at the end |
| must admit I breathe a sigh of relief whenever I see | | | | of the night. |
| that the bride and groom have changed something | | | | • Use poker theme place card holders for the |
| and thought outside of the box. | | | | tables. |
| Outlined are just a few of the themes you may | | | | • Arrive in style! Pull up in a glitzy white |
| want to consider for your wedding day. Just | | | | limousine. |
| remember, you don’t have to subscribe | | | | • Hire a singer to schmooze around and |
| religiously to every last detail. On the other hand you | | | | entertain your guests. |
| may come up with some of your own unique ideas. | | | | • Experiment with lighting, glitter, confetti and |
| MEDIEVAL WEDDING: | | | | favours. There are a few websites out there that |
| Knights, castles, cathedrals, Jousting and chivalry! | | | | provide for the whole Las Vegas theme. |
| This theme can be as extreme as you like-well!?... It | | | | • Hire a cocktail waitress to serve snacks and |
| depends on the venue I suppose. It can be applied | | | | large OTT cocktails. |
| throughout the ceremony, wedding breakfast and | | | | WILD WEST WEDDING: |
| evening reception. | | | | If you’d really like for your wedding to off |
| Here are a few suggestions to help you in creating a | | | | with a bang, the Wild West theme is sure to do the |
| medieval theme for your wedding day. | | | | trick. Planning a wedding can never be more fun |
| •Search for the right sort of venue. Places | | | | when planning something such as this. It gives the |
| that have stained glass windows, suits of armour and | | | | blokes an excuse to carry around plastic guns, plus |
| medieval banqueting halls are your best choices. | | | | the dance floor is guaranteed to be packed all night |
| Some venues will completely cater for this style of | | | | long. |
| wedding. | | | | Here are a few suggestions – |
| • Consider using lots of candles to light the | | | | • Firstly you must bring the West into your |
| venue. This would be especially nice during the | | | | wedding. Think about marquees, barns, back gardens |
| ceremony – very romantic! | | | | or any dry areas. |
| • If you are feeling adventurous try arriving | | | | • Use hay bales for seating. |
| on horseback, though you may want to skip this one | | | | • Arrive by horse and carriage. |
| if you’re accident prone. | | | | • Try incorporating western quotes into the |
| • Send scrolled invitations to all your guests, | | | | ceremony. |
| sealed with wax and tied with ribbon. | | | | • Experiment with old horse shoes. |
| • Have a medieval banquet. As long as your | | | | • Be creative with the invitations. You may |
| family and friends don’t mind eating with their | | | | want to invite half as cowboys and half as Indians!?! |
| hands and a dagger! | | | | • Use named Sherriff’s badges |
| • If you want to go all out, hire a collection | | | | instead of name place cards. |
| of medieval costumes-though you’ll have | | | | Here are just a few of the possible themes you can |
| some explaining to do in years to come when | | | | use for your wedding day, not including the: |
| showing your grandchildren the family photos. | | | | • Romeo & Juliet wedding |
| • Hire a harpist for the ceremony and | | | | • Scottish wedding |
| medieval banquet. Some venues will supply Jesters | | | | • Jungle wedding |
| and singing wenches when you book their medieval | | | | • Hollywood wedding |
| banquet. | | | | • Biker wedding |
| LAS VEGAS WEDDING: | | | | ...The list can go on and on. There are no rules so just |
| Do you want the lights but not the 15 hour flight? | | | | have fun. |
| Try this on for size! Turn your wedding reception into | | | | |