The Knot Michigan Weddings Magazine

WEDDING THEMES 101

Maybe one of the hardest things about wedding planning is getting on the same page with your vendors. You may be explaining your vision of the most perfect rustic soiree, but your planner may be hearing the makings of a bohemian bash. This could happen with any of your pros—florists, bakers or caterers. Visuals help, of course, but it’s also important to know you’re speaking the same language. Enter our wedding theme dictionary. We broke down every theme, from alternative to whimsical, with descriptions and buzzwords for each—arming you with the basics, so to speak. Remember: Style is totally up for interpretation, so these aren’t rules. Think of them as jumping-off points or guidelines. Once you know what you want and how to ask for it, we encourage you to twist the guidelines or mix them up to create a wedding that’s totally your own. >>

EXPRESS YOUR STYLE

Make your wedding all about you—it is your day after all. You want your guests to leave saying, “That was so them!” A typewriter adds instant nostalgia to a classic guest book. Sparkly dresses shout celebration. Hanging florals and ambient lighting ooze romance. An anchor motif paired with sailing rope sets the scene for a seaside affair. A colorful celebration

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