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Wacky Wedding Themes

For many brides, it is something fairly straightforward like "simple elegance" or "eco-chic", but some couples prefer to try a more unique. Take a look at some of these wacky wedding themes that real brides and grooms have used.

Hunting: Wow, really? Oh yes, more than one couple has decided that the theme which best suits their wedding is a hunting theme. From camouflage vests on the groom and groomsmen to deer cake toppers, they go all out with the theme. Just so long as the wedding jewelry is not bullets, right?! This can be a fairly tricky theme to pull off tastefully, even for the most avid outdoorsmen. Although the shared passions of the bride and groom are a good place to seek inspiration for a wedding theme, killing things is not necessarily all that romantic. Be sensitive to the sensibilities of your guests, and make the emphasis on nature, rather than the shooting part of hunting.

Gothic: This is a wedding theme on the upswing. For some couples, a Gothic wedding takes on a Victorian flavor, but for others, it is more dramatic. Subtle Gothic touches include jet black wedding jewelry, black candelabras filled with blood red roses, and bold makeup on the bride. More extreme couples have been known to take the Gothic theme much further, such as hosting the wedding at a cemetery. For those with an interest in a Gothic wedding, there are plenty of new websites cropping up to help you strike the right note with your flowers, attire, decor, and much more.

Elvis: Who doesn't love The King, right? Tell your fiance "I Can't Help Falling In Love With You" with an Elvis theme wedding. When you exchange your marriage vows, why not ask him to "Love Me Tender"? The list of romantic Elvis themed songs goes on and on, making it a really easy theme to dive into. Naturally, the groom will need to wear blue suede shoes, and the bride a 1950s vintage gown. Hiring an Elvis impersonator as your officiant is optional, as is having the wedding in Vegas.

Pirate: Sail the Seven Seas with a pirate theme wedding. This one promises swashbuckling adventure for all invited! The key with a pirate wedding is to walk the fine line between embracing the theme and looking too much like a costume party. Think "sophisticated pirate". Decorations like vintage maps and old ships' wheels will fit in with the theme without looking cheesy. Nautical flags are another great decor idea, especially the old-timey pirate symbols. Chocolate coins wrapped with gold foil make the perfect "booty" for wedding favors, and of course, the drink of the day should be rum.

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