My fiance and I are getting married in June 2009. We’ve been struggling with what we wanted to do with our wedding reception and dance, when today the idea hit us to theme it like a carnival.

We already rented a park to have the ceremony at and plan on having the reception there as well. We were thinking of setting up a midway, with some inflatable rides, games (plinko, skeeball, the rubber duckey game, etc), and having all sorts of carnival food (hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, popcorn, etc.).

Our families know we aren’t so traditional, so they wouldn’t be shocked by this. What would you think of this kind of reception? Has anybody ever done a carnival themed wedding reception?
Good point regarding the extra guests. We were actually thinking of issuing our guests the same kind of wrist bands you’d get at a real carnival. Would that be over the top?

The park really only has one entrance, so controlling outside guests would probably be somewhat mangeable, but a very good point.

It sounds like it would be fun. One little thing though…… if you’re having this in a public park is there any way to keep "extra" guests from joining in? Some people will see the games, inflatable rides etc…. and think "Oh, boy!!! Free fun and food!" Too many ‘extra’ guests can be expensive and your food could run out before your true guest get served. It sounds fun though.

I am having a green/brown/white wedding theme (Calla Lilies for flowers), but I want it to look more "naturey" but with those colours. Definitely need brown ideas (lacking on those), would pine cones in an August wedding look tacky? Help please!

My friend gave out little plants in hydroponic jelly as wedding favours. It also provides great decoration for the dining table and your guests get to take the little plants home to nuture and cherish!

I’m getting married in August and still don’t have a theme. It doesn’t have to be different, just special. I have a few ideas but I just can’t seem to get a feel for them.

My old lady is in love with Disney’s Sleeping Beauty and since she was a little girl wanted to do her wedding like that. She got carriage and horses, a white dress like the one the princess was wearing, ect. (the inside of my band even says "Once apon a dream". You could do something like that or a Caribean or Hiwian theme with the flowers and food. I saw a cool weddin here where she wore a little white dress with lei and he wore a hawaiian shirt. LOL you may not wanto to go that far but you get the idea. My wife says if you want to save money use floating candles in bowls for the reception or candles on mirrors with small glass rocks that you can buy anywhere and confetty for the centerpieces. You can also use balloons inside and out to be more inexpensive and laid back. I ain’t no weddin’ expert but I just went through one so I hope this helps.

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Attention all brides, planning a wedding can be time consuming. Not to mention it can cost a lot of money as well. Are you looking for ways to make your wedding planning a little easier? Choosing a theme for your wedding and pre-wedding events can help ease some of the stress of planning your big day. Knowing what theme that you are going to use can cut down on all of the guesswork. After you have decided on a wedding theme, it is best to use this theme as a common thread throughout the pre-wedding events as well. Your theme should extend from your bridal shower, Bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner, bridesmaids gifts, and lead up to your wedding day.

For example, if you choose a beach-themed wedding, then it would be a great idea to have a beach-themed bridal shower. What makes this easier? First, using the theme of your wedding for your bridal shower makes it easier for the bridesmaids to coordinate the event. Often times, it is difficult for the bridesmaids to decide on what type of bridal shower to host not to mention the bridesmaids gift to the bride. When you use a common theme, it cuts out all of the guesswork. Secondly, you can use some of the decorations from your bridal shower for the wedding reception as well. Now, that is what the experts call multipurpose!

Traditionally, the bridesmaids contribute funds to buy the bride a gift for her bridal shower. It is sometimes difficult for the bridesmaids to determine what to buy the bride. Using the theme of the wedding can be helpful. If they are hosting a beach-themed bridal shower, the bridesmaids gift to the bride should be something related to the beach. Some suggestions are a swimsuit and cover-up, a straw hat, a tote bag filled with things necessary for the beach, sunglasses, beach bridal jewelry etc.

Another aspect of hosting an event is deciding on what menu to serve the guests. Again, if you have an overall theme, the task will be a lot simpler. An ideal menu for a beach-themed bridal shower would be Crab Salad (can use imitation crabmeat), Tuna Salad with Sea Shell Pasta, Shrimp Cocktail, Croissants (they resemble seashells), Strawberry Lemonade, or other Tropical Beverages. Be sure to offer an alternative, in the event that a guest has seafood allergies. The bridesmaids are sure to earn brownie points (i.e. bridesmaids gifts) with this great menu!

It is time for the fun stuff! Every bride looks forward to her Bachelorette party. This too can follow the theme of the wedding. The bridesmaids may consider throwing a party at the beach (depending on the time of year and location of course). This would be a wonderful opportunity for the bride to give her bridesmaids gifts. If going to the beach is not an option, an alternative is to rent a hotel suite or a clubhouse and convert it to a beachside getaway. Whether it is during the day or in the evening, the bride is sure to enjoy herself at this event. Planning a wedding with a theme can make the task a lot easier than going about it blindly.

Nicole Lindsey
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