Picking the right wedding date is a big decision as any bride and groom knows. However, the date you pick might not just be a memorable one for the rest of your lives; it might also help you choose a theme for your wedding. Many couples have opted for basing their weddings on seasons or holidays and that’s why we’ve put together a collection of articles to assist you if that’s the route you’d like to take.

For example, maybe you want to have a spring or summer themed wedding. We have articles that can help you weave that theme consistently through your celebration from invitations to wedding attire to location choices to reception menu items. You’ll find similar articles for winter and fall wedding themes, too.

And if you don’t want something as broad as an entire season, then you could consider certain holidays for your theme and/or for the date of your wedding. You might want to consider the pros and cons of having your wedding around Thanksgiving, for instance, or how to incorporate Halloween imagery into your wedding reception. We have articles that provide the answers.

But, of course, seasons and holidays aren’t the only theme choices available. You might instead want to consider a destination wedding theme, such as Las Vegas, Hawaii, the beach, or even the great outdoors. Not only can these be great themes, but they might give you some wonderful ideas for hot spots for your ceremony and/or your reception site.

Other articles look at wedding trends, themed invitations, and anniversaries. Basically, you’ll find plenty of great ideas for themes and for wedding planning, in general, just by browsing through our collection of articles. Enjoy!

Wedding & Special Events

Valentine Wedding Invitations | If you’re trying to decide on the perfect day for your wedding, why not consider one of the most romantic days of the year: Valentine’s Day. Here are some ideas that could help you create a magical Valentine’s Day ...

Pink Wedding Invitations for Valentine’s Day Wedding Celebration | Valentine’s Day may be months away, but if you’re planning to have a wedding on that special romantic holiday then now is the time to be getting your invitations chosen and to be making important decisions about how to incorporate that theme into ...

Spring Wedding Invitations | Spring is a popular time for weddings. Generally, the spring months are March, April, and May and if you're planning to say “I do” during those months, you'd better start booking early. Some venues are booked for those months 12 to 15 months in advance! Despite possible scheduling ...

Having a Green Theme for Your Spring Wedding | While the weather may be getting colder and snow flakes may be just around the corner, spring isn’t far away and if you’re planning a spring wedding then now is the time to start making your wedding invitation choices. A great theme for spring weddings, particularly ...

Patriotic Wedding Invitations for Independence Day | While Independence Day may not be the first holiday that comes to mind when you think of your wedding, you could certainly show your patriotic spirit with invitations designed with that day in mind. In fact, your patriotic wedding invitations could be ...

Summer Wedding Invitations | Of all the months in the year, June is perhaps the one most associated with weddings. Of course, June kicks off a whole summer season that is ideal for throwing a wedding: great weather, vacation time, no school (in most places), and more create an almost irresistible climate ...

Celebrating Summer with Bright Blue Wedding Invitations | Just a few short weeks ago, the temperatures were warm, the sun was bright, and the sky was almost always a dazzling shade of blue. Then those glorious days of summer started to fade into fall. Of course, it won’t be long before they return. Whether ...

Is Thanksgiving the Right Time for Your Wedding? | A good rule of thumb for most brides is to avoid having your wedding around a major holiday. Most people, except your immediate family, have their holiday schedules all booked up well in advance and won't necessarily be able to make changes to ...

A Halloween Wedding with Halloween Wedding Invitations? | October may not the most popular month for weddings but there are plenty of great reasons to get married during this autumn month. Not only will you save money on your vendors (they generally charge more during the spring and ...

Fall Wedding Invitations | Although autumn is not a traditional time for weddings, it is a season for families to begin feeling closer and to prepare for the upcoming holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. While the summer months are often too hot for a very formal wedding, the cooler temperatures of autumn make ...

Winter Wedding Invitations | When we think of winter, we usually think of snow, Christmas, cold weather, but we don't usually think of weddings. That's a shame because winter weddings can be very beautiful and, because it's the off-season, you'll have a better chance of booking the locations you want ...

Christmas Wedding Invitations | Christmas weddings can be ideal choices for many reasons. For one, you should be able to secure good prices on locations and vendors because it's the off-season for weddings. Plus, many of your family members may already be in town for the holidays so they'll be more ...

Red Wedding Invitations for the Holidays | The holidays are a festive and fun time of year when families get together to celebrate so it makes it a perfect time for a wedding. While a holiday wedding may leave you with plenty of choices in terms of themes, one of the best ones if you want to add some ...

Destination Wedding Invitations Theme & Other Ideas

Destination Wedding Invitations | Destination weddings have become an increasingly popular option among couples. Some couples choose to go away alone and elope, then return for a reception with their friends and family. Other couples, however, want to bring along some of their friends and family ...

Las Vegas Wedding Invitations | Getting married in Las Vegas may be the epitome of fun and spontaneity, but it can also be a way to add some flair and creativity to your wedding invitations, too. You just need to be open to ...

Hawaiian Destination Wedding Invitations | Destination weddings are definitely hot right now. The idea of rushing off to an exotic location to exchange vows while some of your closest friends and family members watch is a dream for many couples. One of the top spots for those locations is Hawaii, so let’s ...

Nautical Wedding Invitations | Nautical wedding invitations are sometimes wrongly assumed to be all about destination weddings, but that’s not necessarily the case. If you’re having a destination wedding, particularly in a tropical area, you may consider using nautical invitations, but ...

Beach Wedding Invitations | Is your aisle going to be covered in sand? Are you saying “I do” in a tropical paradise? Do you plan on having a luau at your reception? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then beach wedding invitations might be ...

Choosing Sandals for Your Beach Wedding | Whether you’ve decided on a beach theme or a destination wedding on a gorgeous beach, you’ll probably want to pay special attention to your footwear. Remember you should probably already be thinking about what you’re going to be wearing – choosing your ensemble begins around 6 to 9 months before the wedding ...

Outdoor Wedding Invitations | Have you always dreamed of having your wedding outside under the sky? Do you want to exchange vows surrounded by the beauty of nature instead of in a stuffy church? In either case, you may be interested in choosing outdoor wedding invitations for ...

Special Occasions

Engagement Party Invitations | Getting engaged is a happy event, and many couples want to share that happiness with their friends and family members. To do that, many choose to have an engagement party. Like most parties related to weddings, however, there are some guidelines those couples ...

Rehearsal Dinner Invitations, Planning Wedding Rehearsal Party | As the time winds down and the big day approaches, one of the last wedding-related gatherings is the rehearsal dinner. Usually held following the wedding rehearsal itself, this traditional meal involves some basic guidelines ...

Anniversary

Wedding Anniversary Invitations | Wedding anniversaries are always special occasions. It's a day when you continue to remember that special event which officially joined your lives. As fewer and fewer couples begin making it to their next anniversary, these anniversaries are becoming more ...

Celebrating Your Other Important Wedding Anniversary | We’ve all heard about the fabulous celebrations people have for their 50th and even their 25th wedding anniversaries. Both of those are huge markers in a couple’s shared life and, sadly, fewer couples seem to be reaching them together. However, that doesn’t mean you’re not allowed to celebrate your other ...

General Theme Guide

Wedding Invitation Trends for 2007 and Beyond | Although wedding traditions may not change much from year to year, each new year ushers in a whole new round of trends that couples will be looking to incorporate into every aspect of their wedding planning, including choosing or designing ...

Wedding Invitations By Theme | As you are starting your search for the perfect wedding invitations, you must remember to make a selection that will complement the theme of your wedding. More and more couples are choosing a main theme that will run through both the ceremony ...