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A wedding is a wonderful, special event where two people
take each other and create one life together, shared in
love and in unity with the friends and family of the bride
and groom. Everyone wants the wedding to be perfect. And
it takes lots of planning – for the invitations, for
decorations, for the ceremony, for the reception –
to make a wedding seem perfect. No one can doubt that a
wedding is one of the defining points in the life of both
bride and groom, but this is especially the case for the
bride.
The bride is usually responsible for selecting a theme
for her wedding and wedding party to follow, and she will
naturally want her theme to be memorable for everyone. Themes
for weddings can be as varied as the people who plan them,
but a recent trend involves using a theme that is opposed
to some aspect of the wedding, such as its time or location,
to make the wedding stand out. A beach or island theme may
be used for a wedding set in the mountains or in the middle
of the country. Using opposing seasons is even more popular.
Summertime weddings are perfect to showcase a winter theme
and make a wedding truly memorable.
A “Christmas in July” or winter-related theme
in the heat of summer is a pleasantly cool, fresh breath
of air during a time of year that most people find hot and
sometimes unpleasant. Winter-themed decorations can be beautiful:
the soft shine of Christmas lights, glowing candles, shimmering
tinsel, glittering snowflakes, and sparkling ornaments.
For many people, these have a special, festive beauty that
some also associate with joy, excitement, and family. This
is a great way to highlight the summer bride’s special
day with the man she loves.
The giving of party favors has also become more popular
in recent years. Party favors are usually given in thanks
to the people who attend a wedding, and themed decoration
for a wedding can extend even to these. Christmas or winter-related
wedding favors that fit with the decoration can contribute
to the theme and make the event seem even more festive.
Small, brightly wrapped packages with a selection of teas
or coffees are great and will be welcome in any season.
Items with snowflakes are lovely, and are fairly popular.
Other often-used favors are snow globes, ornaments, and
Christmas-themed notepads or other small items. Many of
these items can include wedding photographs, and may be
personalized with the happy couple’s names and the
wedding date. These items are especially memorable because
of the juxtaposition of the wedding’s time to the
theme, and they will be a cherished keepsake for family
and friends for years to come.
Weddings should be memorable occasions, and selecting a
theme that opposes some aspect of the wedding can make it
even more memorable. Having a winter themed wedding in July
can be a beautiful and festive way to do this, since there
is a wealth of lovely Christmas decorations available. Personalized
party favors for the wedding guests can also contribute
to the theme and the decoration, as well as providing the
guests with a special memento of the event. This can make
anyone’s wedding a truly special event.
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