Choosing A Wedding Theme

Choosing a wedding theme for your wedding is one of the most important decisions you'll make for the big day, aside from deciding on your vows. Many couples have an idea of the kind of wedding they want, but don't know where to start, or how to incorporate a theme into their wedding. To choose a wedding theme, you should begin by sitting down with your fiancé and brainstorming some ideas on a sheet of paper. Start with some basic ideas, such as do you want an indoor or outdoor wedding, what are are your favourite colors, do you want a casual or formal setting, what hobbies do you share?

After you jot down answers to these questions and others, a unique wedding theme might pop out at you.

Perhaps you’re looking for something elegant and romantic and are planning a Valentine’s Day wedding. You might base other decisions around this such as: red color theme accessories, soft music, romantic tableware and lighting, rose theme accessories, centerpieces and heart theme favors at each dinner table at the reception.

Here are a few wedding theme accessories and ideas to spark your imagination with possibilities:

Have you always loved sports and athletics? Go for a sports theme! For the golf, football, hockey or soccer fanatic grooms, we have the perfect sports theme wedding cake toppers to add a fun and unique touch to your wedding cake! We also have fun and unique soccer, basketball, baseball & football mini gumball machines, which are perfect for a sports theme wedding, event or even birthdays.

Do you love nature and value preserving our environment? Give away natural favors that give back to the earth, with our eco-friendly & plantable wedding favors!

Are you planning a destination wedding? We have many beach theme wedding favors and seaside accessories to perfectly complement your beach wedding.

Do you want to feel like a glamorous movie star? Check out our fun Hollywood Glamour Couple "Stars for a Day" Wedding Cake Topper and fun Hollywood theme disposable wedding cameras. It’s perfect for a couple who likes to stand out from the crowd!

If you're a couple that loves the simplicity of country charm and being out in nature, have a country wedding. Our Romantic Vintage Western Collection is a nice touch for a country wedding and you can complement it with our Country theme favors and accessories.

If you like a modern and elegant wedding, our Monogram Cake Toppers add a personal touch, as well as some drama and pizzazz to your cake! You can continue the Monogram theme on wedding invitations, favors, tableware and decorations.

Do you dream of a Fairy Tale Wedding? The fairy tale wedding is a popular theme and we have many Fairy Tale theme accessories and Fairy Tale wedding favors to make your fairy tale dream wedding come true!

Create a Wedding Theme inspired by the Season:

Spring – Pastel colors and florals are popular for spring weddings, as well as Nature and Butterfly Theme Weddings. You can even include the butterfly theme in your bouquet with our Crystal Butterfly Bouquet Jewelry.

Summer - Keep the look light, and your guests cool with Personalized Hand Fans. Then keep the glow going long after dusk with our romantic Luminous Lanterns and Wedding Luminaries.

Fall - Our Autumn Splendor Wedding Theme Accessories and Fall Theme favors are the perfect complements for a fall wedding.

Winter - Winter weddings are a beautiful and romantic season to have a wedding. We have a great selection of Winter Themed wedding favors and Winter Wonderland Theme Accessories in various shades of blue, white and silver.

Choosing to work with a theme will guide you in your decisions and selections of wedding favors, food and menu choices, decorations and invitations, to finding the perfect location for your ceremony and reception.

Once you have a vision of what you want your wedding to "look like", you can then begin focusing on exactly what you'll need and have a better understanding of what vendor arrangements will need to be made.

Whatever theme you decide on, it should be chosen carefully and thought over for several days or weeks while you consider how it will be incorporated into your wedding. Don't hesitate to change your mind if your original idea doesn't quite fit your needs.

Most importantly, make sure the unique wedding theme idea you choose reflects both of your personalities and the bond that will be shared on your special day!

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Wedding Centerpieces & Reception Table Decorations Ideas

Looking for wedding centerpieces and reception table decorations? View our video of creations with decorating supplies available at MyWeddingAccents.com to inspire ideas.



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Planning a Winter Wedding Theme

Winter is a beautiful season around which to plan a wedding. Amidst the glistening, soft-falling snow, glowing candlelight and reflections of silver and gold, it is a romantic and enchanting atmosphere that can make for an unforgettable day warmed by family and friends - no matter what the temperature is outside.

There are many benefits for couples who choose to have a winter wedding including substantial savings on wedding essentials and avoidance of long line ups for services. Wedding venues are also more readily available (aside from Christmas and Valentines) and it's much easier to plan on short notice, during the less busier months for wedding vendors.

Other bonuses include flowers that don't wilt in the heat, wedding cakes that don't sag, and a bride that is not melting. There is also a better chance that more of your invited guests will not be on holidays and therefore able to attend your wedding.

For a winter wonderland setting, choose a historical manor with glamorous chandeliers, sparkling lights, dark panelling and a fireplace to create a cozy ambience. For wedding accessories, decorations, and favors, winter weddings offer a host of snowflake themed items in various shades of blue, white and silver.

A winter bride can wear a white satin gown with cap sleeves or longer, mesh sleeves. Brides can even choose a strapless gown and wear a cozy fur wrap to keep the bride warm as she enters and exits her wedding. Decorate your reception with glittering snowflake accents on your guest book, candles and other accessories. Sparkling crystal jewelry, crystal bouquet jewelry accents, and crystal table decorations also add to this magical winter wonder theme.

3D Wedding Planning

NEW! My STYLE Wedding™, the world's first three-dimensional wedding planning software is now available at My Wedding Accents!

From your walk down the aisle to the first dance at your reception, you’ll live each dream as you plan your Special Day. Get organized with automatic accounting, personalized "to do" lists, RSVP tracking, and generated timelines. Another good feature is the three-dimensional advantage which allows busy brides to explore custom created venues on their very own computer screens! Viewing every wedding detail three-dimensionally is the perfect way to get organized and avoid unexpected mishaps.

• Create and manage task lists
• Manage your event planning needs
• Control and manage budget and vendor information
• Streamline Guest list and RSVP tracking
• Print stationary including envelopes, table cards and labels
• Plan and visualize table seating layout configurations
• Decorate your various venues in full interactive 3D virtual reality

As you update your plans, you can even share your ideas and get feedback from those who are helping you plan for the wedding, even if they live far away! With the My Style Wedding planning software, you can finally relax and enjoy the planning process because everything you'll need will be right at your fingertips. Shop now at My Wedding Accents.

Bridal Bling! Hot, New Sparkling Accessories for Your Big Day!

What bride doesn't want to sparkle on her wedding day? Add some bling to your wedding with our hot, new crystal monogram cake toppers and bouquet jewelry!

Bouquet jewelry is one of the hottest new trends in wedding flowers. Swarovski crystals are attached to posts or flexible sticks which can be inserted into a bouquet for beautiful sparkling accents. You can also use them to dress up boutonnieres, centerpieces, favors or your cake. Choose from various designs from the classic crystal solitaire or pearl to crystal swirls, hearts, butterflies, snowflakes, starfish and more to match your wedding theme or style. You can also decorate the base of the bouquet with our gorgeous bouquet stem accents.

For the ultimate in style & elegance, crown your wedding cake with a spectacular monogram cake topper, bejeweled with sparkling Swarovski crystals. Sought after by the most stylish brides in Hollywood and all over the world, the Swarovski monogram cake topper is a perfectly glamorous wedding accessory that will become a precious keepsake long after the wedding day!

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Wedding Trends 2008 - Green Weddings

The "green" wedding was a wedding trend in 2007, but it's going to be even bigger in 2008. Many couples are realizing that if we don't take care of our planet, who will? Your big day is full of opportunities for incorporating environmentally sound practices into your special day:

Start your day off with a second-hand dress. Even the most out-of-date dresses, in the hands of a remarkable seamstress, can be revitalized into a beautiful environmentally-sound couture.

When creating invitations, programs, menus, favor tags etc. make sure all are created on recycled paper.

Consider using organic flowers in your bouquet and even biodegradable plates and forks.

For wedding gifts, let your guests know that you would prefer a donation to be made in your name to an environmental cause or ask for eco-friendly gifts wrapped in recycled paper etc.

You can choose organically grown produce, meat products, and coffee products to be served at your reception.

If having an evening wedding, add to the romance and not the emissions by installing power saving light bulbs or by lighting soy candles all around the room.

Ideas for environmentally sound wedding favors include: seed packets for flowers, vegetables or trees, potted plants or flowers, hand made recycled stationery, and organic herbs and teas. Here are some more eco-friendly wedding favor ideas.

Each step can make a difference in this world!

Choosing the Perfect Wedding Party Favors

Wedding favors are tokens of gratitude that you give your guests for sharing your wedding celebration. Today's couples opt for unique wedding favors and practical wedding favors that can be personalized. Favors can do double-duty as place card holders, or if larger, can be grouped together as a centerpiece. Wedding favors also add beautiful color to reception tables, and can enhance your wedding theme and decor.

Couples spend on average 2-3 percent of their wedding budget on favors. It is important to know your budget and approximately how many guests will attend your reception, to give you an idea of how much each favor should cost. The fewer guests you have, the more extravagant your favors can be. If you have a tight budget, there are many options for stylish and inexpensive wedding favors.

When choosing wedding favors, keep in mind the style and mood of your wedding. This depends greatly on the location you choose. For example, the atmosphere at a beach wedding would be much more fun and relaxed than a more formal wedding held at a city museum. Let your surroundings inspire you.

Many weddings are planned around a specific theme chosen by the bride and groom. Your theme can reflect your interests as a couple. Think about what you like to do together - do you golf, travel, love the beach, listen to music, read or garden together? The best themes share something about yourselves with your guests. Take a look at our theme wedding favors.

You should also consider your wedding colors when purchasing or making your wedding favors. You may want to use several different colors to beautifully decorate your tables, or you may stick to only one color for a classic effect. Browse our online shop for wedding favors by color.
Remember, you can add a personal touch to almost any wedding favor with personalized tags and ribbons, or by making them yourself. Whether your favors are casual or elegant wedding favors, they become a nice way to thank your guests for sharing your wedding day.