90’s Movie Themed Wedding Inspirations

Who doesn’t love movies from the 90’s? So why not make your favorite 90’s classics your wedding theme? Here are a few ideas to help you channel the 90’s!

PRETTY WOMEN

Pretty Women Themed Wedding

WHEN HARRY MET SALLY

When Harry Met Sally Themed Wedding

FORREST GUMP

Forrest Gump Themed Wedding

THE MATRIX

Matrix Themed Wedding

ROMEO & JULIET

Romeo & Juliet Themed Wedding

CLUELESS

Clueless Themed Wedding

TITANIC

Titanic Themed Wedding

BED OF ROSES

Bed of Roses Wedding Theme

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80’s Movie Themed Wedding Inspiration

I am an 80’s baby. That means I grew up watching 80’s movies with my sisters and fondly remember reenacting The Princess Bride, Dirty Dancing and Indiana Jones. So I know I can’t be alone out there in wanting to recreate my favorite 80’s movies into wedding themes.

BEETLE JUICE

Beetlejuice Themed Wedding

PRINCESS BRIDE

Princess Bride Wedding

DIRTY DANCING

Dirty Dancing Themed Wedding

INDIANA JONES

Indiana Jones Themed Wedding

FERRIS BUELLER”S DAY OFF

Ferris Bueller Wedding Theme

FOOTLOOSE

Footloose Themed Wedding

TOP GUN

Top Gun wedding Theme

SIXTEEN CANDLES

sixteen candles wedding theme

Color Inspirations: With A BANG!

If you are someone in your late twenties or early thirties my guess is you have been to your fair share of weddings. Now it’s your turn! Why not have a wedding color combo that will blow their socks off.

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Radiant Orchid- 2014 Color of the year

I am super excited to announce this years Pantone color of the year Radiant Orchid, mostly because for the first time in my life I was actually trendy. Orchid was in fact one of the colors of my wedding, so I of course had to slip in some of my own photos for this post. Here are some ways that you can incorporate Radiant Orchid into your wedding.
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Through attire….

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Through print…

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Through food….

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Through flowers….  

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Wacky Wedding

There are several reasons why a bride and groom might have a “wacky wedding. Maybe you have already been to a million cookie cutter weddings and want something different, maybe you want your wedding to be more casual and fun or maybe you are just not your average bride and groom. If any of these are the case here are some out of the box ideas for your wedding day.

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Twighlight Themed Wedding

I will be the first to say that I LOVE themed parties. I love everything about them. They just add a fun twist to any event. So why not have a themed wedding. And I know what your thinking. Themed weddings are so tacky. WRONG! They is a classy way to execute any wedding idea. Here are a few ideas for a very classy version of a Twilight themed wedding.

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How to Add a Touch of Sparkle to Your Wedding

Who doesn’t like a little sparkle at a wedding. It’s your time to shine. So if you are interested in having a little sparkle at your wedding but don’t want it to be over the top, here are a few suggestions for incorporating elegant and small elements to your wedding day.

Let your flower girl shine. What little girl wouldn’t love to walk down the aisle in a sparkly dress just for her.

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Bridesmaid dresses. Start up a little envy from the crowd with these amazing bridesmaid dresses that stand out.

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Decoration. Add some twinkle to your venue with simple strands of lights. You can add as many or a few as you like.

Surprise your guests with a farewell show of fireworks. It will be a treat for all ages.

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The brides shoes are becoming one of the many ways for her to show who she is. From sneakers to fur you can use your shoes to add a little extra to your wedding day attire.

Accessories. From your necklace, bracelet, hair pieces and rings add some bling by accessorizing your look.

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Your Bouquet. Have your entire bouquet be made out of brooches and pins or simple add a few elements to your floral arrangement. The possibilities are endless.

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Your nails. Get creative. You don’t have to do the usual french manicure. Why not spice it up by adding glitter to your do. Or go with a glittered french manicure. A spin on tradition.

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Add a chandelier or hanging candles especially in a barn or outdoor wedding. Its a great way to add a little touch of elegance to a rustic wedding.

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Whatever you do remember its your wedding! So have fun, be creative, and express yourself.

Halloween Themed Wedding!

Maybe you are looking for something unique, something the expresses who you are as a couple, maybe you just want your wedding to stand out and be fun. Why not have a Halloween themed wedding?? Here are some tasteful ways you can successfully have a Halloween themed wedding.

The first step is to embrace the theme … every step of the way.

Embrace the Darkness – Let it work for you. Use twinkle lights to emphasize the bare trees, light up pumpkins and lanterns.

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Embrace the Color – Use the color pallet to pull your theme through. Greys, blacks, oranges and purples.

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Embrace the cobwebs – This is a fantastic cheap way to have a Halloween themed wedding. Hand spiders from the webs or drape webs anywhere to instantly create the look and feel of Halloween.

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Embrace the Sugar – Halloween is the biggest time of year for candy. So why not jump on board. Have a candy bar, caramel apples or Halloween shaped treats.

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Embrace Pumpkins – Nothing says Halloween like pumpkins. Use them as table numbers, general decor or to accent other features to soften your Halloween look.

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Additional Way to Embrace Your Theme –

  • Ask your guest to dress up! Nothing involves people more than asking them to contribute to the look and feel of your wedding by getting involved themselves.
  • Desserts – go for pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake or caramel apples
  • Wedding Favors- this is the easiest way to really drive your theme home. So be creative!
  • Have a mock trick-or-treat for kids. Have a pile of candy on each table and then can trick-or-treat around the reception.

Here are just some of the great ideas for having a Halloween themed wedding to remember. 🙂

Bridesmaid Jewelry

Not sure what to get your bridesmaids for their gift? jewelry is a great gift and can serve a double purpose of also supplying your maids with jewelry for the big day.  Want some inspiration. Check out my Classic.Simple.Elegant Etsy shop. With lots of colors to choose from!

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Your Wedding Font

It’s amazing how much a font selection can tell about a person or a couple. Making a simple change like the font on your invitations can transform them from generic to personal. Carrying your font out through invitations, programs, table numbers, escort cards and more can carry your theme and your personality through the entire wedding experience. Not sure which font to choose. Here are a few free fonts to give you some ideas.

1. playdate | 2. simply glamorous | 3. before the rain | 4. roskrift clean | 5. freehand 591 | 6. leytonstone regular | 7. silver script | 8. atlast Greeting | 9. shelly script | 10. baronesse | 11. baker script | 12. daniel script | 13. baby font | 14. hurried font | 15. alako | 16. mr. wade | 17. aka frivolity | 18. milk & cereal | 19. callie hand | 20. celine dion handwriting