1. Wedding Reception - $9,573

2. Wedding Jewelry - $6,514

3. Photography/Video - $3,509

4. Wedding Dress - $1,056

5. Beauty (Engagement & Day of) - $938

6. Wedding Party Gifts - $616

7. Invitations/Stationery - $447

8. Average Wedding Cost - $27,852

Once you start planning a wedding, the first thing you have to consider is the theme but what do you want really? Choosing a wedding theme is important because it shows your style and creativity. It will also leave last memories for everyone. However, choosing a theme is sometimes overwhelming, especially with so many ideas out there. Here are some suggestions that will help you find your dream theme:

Era

There are many era themes from the past years up to the present that you can choose from. Some examples are Retro, Medieval and even Modern. Fairy Tale Have you always wanted to be the “Princess” on your wedding day? Have a fairy tale theme and feel like a princess! If you don’t want the usual fairytale party, twist your imagination and make it Marie-Antoinette style for a more elegant feel.

Cultural

If one or both of you come from different cultural backgrounds, you can mix both of your cultures, higlighting the best of both worlds. For example, with an Asian theme wedding, bold colors of red add to a passionate, romantic ambience.

Seasonal

 Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall …easy! Remember the time when you both met and relive the season at the wedding and fall in love all over again.

Nature

Do you have a particular flower you are fond of? Let beautiful blooms of Daisy and Calla Lily inspire you!

Color

You can have your favorite color as your theme. If you’re confused, you can go to a paint or crafts store and look at paint colors to get unique ideas. You can also have a color that reminds you of your partner like the color of a sunset. You can also get inspiration from your favorite food such as chocolate brown or grape color of a wine for a wine-themed party.

The possiblities for wedding themes are endless! Don’t be afraid to show people your style, imagination and creativity. To get more ideas, please visit Cherished Gift and Favors to see more unique pieces for a wedding you’ve dreamed of!