Not all of us are little girls who grow up dreaming of their perfect white wedding. Although they�re beautiful and we�ve all enjoyed other people�s white weddings, they just aren�t for some people. If you�re a little more offbeat, here are some wedding themes to suit you. Just remember that you need to give your guests plenty of warning if they want to dress up!
A lot of people getting married these days grew up in the Harry Potter era. The books were a huge part of our childhoods and in many cases they brought together friendships � and often couples! If you and your husband to be are one of these couples, a Harry Potter themed wedding full of magic might just be for you. First of all, set the scene by sending out Marauder�s Map or Howler inspired invitations. Buy second hand books to create decorations and garlands made out of their pages (don�t use your precious Harry Potter books for this!) and create cocktails based on potions from the books. A golden sparkling champagne cocktail will work great for Felix Felicis, while anything with an amber splash of whisky will mimic Wolfsbane perfectly. Put you and your groom�s faces on Sirius Black style wanted posters to welcome your guests to your venue, create a candy table inspired by Hogsmeade, and name your tables after Hogwarts houses. Finally, provide wands for your guests to raise during your toasts to create your perfect, magical wedding.
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The 1920s was an era of decadence: fashion became more daring and exciting, people became much more prosperous, and of course plenty of cocktails were invented that we still enjoy drinking to this day! There are plenty of things you can do if you want your wedding to echo this era. Watch The Great Gatsby to be inspired for your art deco decorations. The colors black and gold are timeless, bold and elegant and you can add sequins, beads and feathers for a little sparkle. Although the 1920s were the decade of Prohibition, splash out on the cocktails, from moonshine to whisky sours to martinis � and don�t forget the champagne! Dance to some jazz music and make sure you dazzle your guests in a drop-waisted column dress and plenty of glittering jewelry. Just a hint � your new sparkling wedding and diamond engagement rings will go perfectly�Steampunk
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So what exactly is steampunk? Harkening back to the Victorian era, steampunk is a type of science fiction fashion that�s a huge protest against modern technology and is instead inspired by the aesthetics of steam powered machinery. For example, imagine a computer kitted out to look like an old typewriter. Look into Victorian fashion for your wedding dress � think lots of lace, a full skirt, and a fitted bodice with a nipped in waist, while your groom shouldn�t forget his pocket watch and top hat. Use vintage finds like floral teacups, old keys and anything copper-colored for decoration, along with Victorian silhouette art. Think shabby chic, think dark colors updated with sequins and lace, think metallic � and you�ll be on the right path.Harry Potter
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