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25+ of the Most Unique Wedding Themes We've Ever Seen

From pop culture themes to nostalgia-filled affairs, we've covered a ton of creatively-themed weddings over the years. Here, check out some of our favorites.

By: Kristen Klein

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  • Harry Potter

    Harry Potter

    After a ride on the Hogwarts Express, guests visited the Sorting Hat, where they found their table assignments (Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, or muggles) attached to magic wands. See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: Geoff White Photographers

  • The Wizard of Oz

    The Wizard of Oz

    Follow the yellow brick road to this couple’s wedding, held at Land of Oz, a mostly-defunct Wizard of Oz theme park in North Carolina. See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: Brett & Jessica

  • Up

    Up

    Fill your wedding with whimsical details and colorful balloons to reflect this tale of endless love.

    Photo Credit: Ty Boyce of Disney Fine Art Photography & Video

  • Alice in Wonderland

    Alice in Wonderland

    Go down the rabbit hole for a tea party with the Mad Hatter and friends. See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: Sarah Kathleen Photography

  • Cinderella

    Cinderella

    Celebrate your own happily ever after with this classic princess theme. See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: Sarah Kathleen Photography

  • Baseball

    Baseball

    Play ball! This couple found a way to include their love of the game and both of their hometown teams  — the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles — in their wedding. See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: Rachael Foster Photography

  • The Beatles

    The Beatles

    "All you need is love" at this Beatles-themed bash, filled with fun musical touches like cassette tape escort cards, a songwriting guest book, and tables named after Beatles albums.See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: Ashley Rose Photography

  • Honeybees

    Honeybees

    Honeybees are a symbol of spring, and they're popping up everywhere in weddings, from using beeswax candles as décor to giving out jars of raw honey as wedding favors. See more photos ►

    Photo courtesy of beeculinary.net

  • Beauty and the Beast

    Beauty and the Beast

    Surround yourself with your favorite books  — and a candelabra, a clock, a teapot, and a teacup to represent the castle's servants. See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: Sarah Kathleen Photography

  • Old-Time Carnival

    Old-Time Carnival

    Create a playful atmosphere with cotton candy, ticket centerpieces, a kissing booth, balloons, and more. See more photos ►

    Photo courtesy of Chronicle Books

  • Eco-Friendly

    Eco-Friendly

    Let's face it — a wedding can generate a ton of waste. But the good news is that there are plenty of ways to reduce your wedding's carbon footprint, like using solar-powered lighting. See more photos ►

    Photo courtesy of Ashley's Bride Guide

  • Apples

    Apples

    Nothing says fall quite like a trip to the apple orchard. Celebrate the season with an apple bouquet, themed food and drinks, apple escort cards, and more. See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: Meg Smith Photography on Snippet and Ink via Lover.ly

  • Game of Thrones

    Game of Thrones

    Pay tribute to this fantasy epic with a medieval theme. See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: Mollie Tobias Photography

  • The Great Gatsby

    The Great Gatsby

    Gatsby is all about glitz, glamour, and opulence — making it the perfect inspiration for a luxurious wedding theme. See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: Misty Miotto Photography

  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    Getting married around the holidays? Add some fun Grinch touches for the kids to enjoy. See more photos ►

    Photo courtesy of ForYourParty.com

  • Books

    Books

    Incorporate your love of reading in your big day through literary centerpieces, card catalog escort displays, or custom-wrapped books. See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: Two Birds Photography on Style Unveiled via Lover.ly

  • The Hunger Games

    The Hunger Games

    Katniss and Peeta's relationship may not be a classic love story, and Panem is far from a romantic wedding setting, but these Hunger Games wedding ideas are proof that you truly can pull inspiration from anywhere. See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: Meghan Christine Photography

  • Legos

    Legos

    These couples came up with plenty of fun and quirky ways to include the interlocking bricks and minifigures in their big-day celebrations. See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: Infused Studios

  • Lovebirds

    Lovebirds

    A pair of birds make for super sweet wedding décor, and they can fit in with any theme, from vintage to rustic to modern. See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: DeFiore Photography on Bridal Musings via Lover.ly

  • Peter Pan

    Peter Pan

    Escape to Neverland for a fantasy celebration. Have your bridesmaids — dressed in Tinker Bell green — toss pixie dust after you say "I do." See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: Andy Sams Photography

  • School

    School

    Are you high school sweethearts? Pay tribute to where you first met with these cute school-themed wedding ideas — we promise the homework will be much more fun this time around. See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: Wilton Photography

  • Sports

    Sports

    Athletes will love these sporty touches, from trophy centerpieces to stadium-inspired late-night snacks to a grand exit with pom poms. See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: Mike Larson Inc. on Panacea Event Floral Design via Lover.ly

  • Sleeping Beauty

    Sleeping Beauty

    Include Maleficent’s horns in your centerpieces, surrounded by pink (or blue!) flowers to represent Princess Aurora's ever-changing gown during the final dance scene. See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: Sarah Kathleen Photography

  • Snow White

    Snow White

    You’ll definitely be the fairest one of all on your wedding day. Incorporate Snow White with plenty of mirrors, and transform your reception into a forest filled with apples. See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: Alex M. Photography

  • Superheroes

    Superheroes

    Every bride feels a sense of power and responsibility on her wedding day; maybe that’s why so many couples are incorporating superheroes in their weddings! From themed attire to creative décor elements, channel your favorite comic book character. See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: Dianne Personett Photography

  • Twilight

    Twilight

    Bella and Edward’s swoon-worthy celebration in Breaking Dawn has been inspiring weddings ever since. See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: Segerius-Bruce Photography

  • Travel

    Travel

    This couple met by chance after being seated next to each other on a flight, so they decided to fill their wedding with travel-themed wedding details. See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: Lars Wanberg Withers of Wanberg Pictures

  • Video Games

    Video Games

    From nostalgic favorites, like the Super Mario Bros. and Zelda, to modern classics, like Halo and Rock Band, couples are embracing their favorite hobby in their weddings. See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: S6 Photography

  • Wrestling

    Wrestling

    Are you ready to rumble? This couple hosted their own spin on WrestleMania — Wedding Mania! See more photos ►

    Photo courtesy of Patreeeek on Reddit

  • The Walking Dead

    The Walking Dead

    Yes, couples are even including zombies in their weddings — giving new meaning to the phrase “until death do us part.” See more photos ►

    Photo courtesy of Josiahx on Reddit

  • Football

    Football

    This couple wasn’t afraid to get a little down-and-dirty with a pre-reception game of football at their wedding! See more photos ►

    Photo Credit: KPL Photography on Southern Weddings via Lover.ly

25+ of the Most Unique Wedding Themes We've Ever Seen

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15 Sweet Date Ideas for Spring

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With the days getting longer and warmer weather on its way (maybe?), it's the perfect time of year to let love bloom! Grow your budding romance with these spring date ideas.

1. Research the prettiest public gardens in your area, and plan an outing.

April 30th

Photo Credit: Innamorata Photography

Tip of the Day: Incorporate your vows into photo props for the ceremony! For a fun DIY project, paint a meaningful quote or word on colorful parasols, and have each bridesmaid hold one forward at the wedding. Afterwards, put each custom photo in a frame and gift it to your ladies as a special reminder of that day.

Plus, check out 30 Fun Bridal Party Photos.

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April 29th

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Tip of the Day: Some bridal shower guests groan when it’s time for games, so make them optional to keep everyone happy. Take the game-ready group to a 'game table' where they can play while other guests sit this one out and just enjoy the mingling time they'd prefer. Or, ask guests to fill out game cards on their own time during the party, and then collect them towards the end. You can read the funniest responses aloud or award prizes to those who answered the most questions correctly.

Plus, check out Stunning, Real-Life Bridal Showers.

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Crowning Glory: Top Wedding Hair Accessories

This season, it's all about accessorizing your wedding dress with a statement hair accessory, whether it be a floral crown, a bejeweled hair clip or even a metal halo. Take a look at some of our favorite ways to dress up your locks, as seen on the runways at Bridal Fashion Week.

By: Naima DiFranco

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  • Headbands

    Headbands

    An oversized pink bow headband added youthful flair to this tea-length dress by Allan Hannah

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Headbands

    Headbands

    A feminine floral headband paired beautifully with this A-line gown by BHLDN. A soft side pony keeps the look natural and effortless.

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Veils

    Veils

    For a chic society girl look, consider this "veil headband" that we spotted at Alberta Ferretti. Sideswept fringe is the perfect finishing touch.

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Crowns

    Crowns

    Take a style cue from Ines di Santo and pair a slim lace sheath with a blooming floral headpiece for a whimsically chic look. Keep the hairstyle simple with romantic, soft waves.

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Veils

    Veils

    This sheer, bedazzled ball gown and veil at Carolina Herrera left us breathless! An upswept chignon helped focus the eyes on all of that magical sparkle.

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Headbands

    Headbands

    Once again, the crystal headband showed its prowess at Bridal Fashion Week. This sparkling Jenny Packham look feels fresh and modern thanks to the soft, textured ponytail.

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Hair Combs

    Hair Combs

    Crystal hair combs in fern-shaped patterns added to the dreamy Swan Lake ambiance of the Monique Lhuillier runway show. Ballerina beautiful!

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Veils

    Veils

    Lark Bridal accessorized a slinky Hollywood gown with a cage veil hat. Loose tendrils of hair gave off a mysterious and sexy feel.

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Veils

    Veils

    At Marchesa, a mod '60s-inspired lace dress was accessorized with a sheer, fingertip-length veil featuring lace appliqués at the crown. We love the unusual pairing of a longer veil with a shorter dress — très chic!

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Veils

    Veils

    Grand proportions! We're obsessed with this textured sheath-cathedral veil combo at Naeem Khan. Pairing the veil with a slim dress (as opposed to a ball gown) gave it a modern edge, as did the chic side-parted chignon.

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Veils

    Veils

    We fell head-over-heels for this "halo veil" at Peter Langner. This cross between a veil and a headband has a preppy, elegant feel.

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Headbands

    Headbands

    At Oscar de la Renta, ultra-thin crystal headbands were worn with center-parted chignons. We love the way that the headbands were placed closer to the hairline for a modern princess feel.

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Crowns

    Crowns

    A floral crown was the statement accessory of the season. We love this earthy crown at Temperley London, which was paired with a matching bouquet. The model's hair was pulled up in loose, textured braids, imbuing the look with ethereal drama.

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Crowns

    Crowns

    We spotted a bohemian-style metal halo at the Theia show that's perfect for the Coachella girl. A beachy, wavy hairstyle pulls together this confident California cool look.

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Crowns

    Crowns

    Bohemian chic was the story at D.I.D. by Watters. This floral headpiece is garden-gorgeous! 

    Photo courtesy of designer

Crowning Glory: Top Wedding Hair Accessories

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April 28th

Photo Credit: Chloe Austin Photography

Tip of the Day: Get guests excited about the delicious wedding meal that's to come! This real wedding incorporated "let's eat" napkin holders in a trendy chevron pattern. We've also seen couples highlight their favorite foods on their wedding menu or pay homage to a loved one with a dish in their name (e.g. "Grandma Rosa's cannolis").

Get more great advice on how to choose your wedding menu.

 

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