8 Trending Wedding Themes For 2014

Gone are the days of lavish and expensive weddings that were simply large, loud, and overdone. Today, brides and grooms are choosing specific themes to create their wedding around, which helps make the ceremony feel more personal, intimate, and creative, all rolled into one.

Here are 8 trending wedding themes for 2014. Maybe one of these popular themes will spark an idea for your special day…

Colors

While having a color theme is quite traditional, color themes for 2014 are taking it one step further. Not just coordinating outfits, but also the flowers, food, and even drinks. Here in Napa and Sonoma County, there are so many options for color to help your wedding blend right into the natural environment of Wine Country.

Natural

Many people are also moving more towards a natural, rustic wedding. Away from the big city, the desire to be able to have a quite, peaceful ceremony under the stars is at the top of many people’s list. Napa and Sonoma are perfect settings for the natural and rustic theme. Sure, there’s plenty of luxury here, but there’s also quite a lot of that rustic country look.

Unplugged

Don’t you just hate it when you spend time with your friends, and they are glued to their phones? Adding the fact that people are taking pictures with them, they have become an appendage and might be unwanted at your wedding. Make it clear to your guests that you want them there in the moment, and let Adrian Tamblin Photography do what we do best! Later, if you wish, you can handout disposable cameras so they can have their picture-taking fix.

Location

Destination weddings have always been popular – everyone gets to take a little vacation while celebrating the love between two people. But sometimes money becomes an issue so it’s not a choice. Pick a location that is unfamiliar to many so that they will feel like they are truly in a magical place. (Of course, Napa Valley is the location we love!)

Food

Having an intimate cocktail hour entails walking around and chatting with others while eating little foods. But since there might not be any chairs around to offer your guests, foods that are easy to eat are a necessity. Anything that comes on a skewer is good, too. Napa is famous for wine, but we all know you need delicious wine to pair with delicious food. If you’re looking to make food a key theme in your wedding, it simply doesn’t get better than Napa and Sonoma.

Drinks

Gone are the typical beer, wine and liquor. In are the fruity, fun summery drinks that have edible garnishes and remind you of hot summer days. Also, you can coordinate your drinks with your color theme, giving it a funky feel. Of course

Artistic

Many people have a creative side to them, and weddings are proving to be the place to showcase that. Take risks, show off your talent, and enjoy it every step of the way. Don’t worry about something not being perfect – it is what you make it.

Footwear

Looking to save money on a dress? Don’t let the dress be the main focus of you – let your shoes! Many brides are leaning towards their shoes standing out and opting for more simple, casual dresses. This could save you thousands of dollars with your eye-popping footwear.

Bridesmaid Dresses

We’ve all been there – we were forced to not only buy but wear a dress that is unflattering, outdated, and never to be worn again. Don’t do this to your bridesmaids. Let them pick the dress, the style, and even give them a few choices on colors so they might pick something they would wear again.

It can be stressful trying to impress your friends and family with the wedding of your dreams. It shouldn’t – the day is about you and your love. Relax and enjoy the process, and it is what you make it.

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