There is nothing better than a wedding that is personal and reflects what is important to the couple—and themed weddings are an excellent way to add personal touches to a wedding and reception. Typically, couples and wedding planners use a theme to help pull together all the various elements of the wedding into a unified vision. So, let’s take a closer look at wedding themes, ideas, and colors for 2022.
WHAT IS A WEDDING THEME?
A wedding theme is simply an idea or concept that flows throughout the events and ceremonies. Every wedding has a specific theme that ties different aspects of the wedding together—and that theme goes way beyond just colors and patterns. Tabletop décor such as napkins, linens, table runners, and placemats/chargers are a great way to bring the theme of a wedding to life.
WEDDING THEME IDEAS FOR 2022
Here are some popular wedding themes to help set the tone for your 2022 wedding!
01 CLASSIC WEDDING THEME
A classic wedding theme typically includes:
- Traditional ceremony
- Soft color scheme
- Timeless wedding dress
- Classic bridesmaid dresses
- Lace, embroidery, and/or rhinestones
- Decorative ribbons and placemats
- Elegant and refined floral arrangements
- Soft and subtle prints
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02 BOHEMIAN WEDDING THEME
A bohemian wedding theme typically includes:
- Personal and relaxed ceremony
- Wooden arches, tables, and/or chairs
- Floral or macrame table runners
- Flower crowns
- Waterfall floral arrangements
- Earthy decorations
- Bohemian rugs and furniture
- Light and flowy wedding dress
- Multiple prints in a similar color palette
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03 GARDEN WEDDING THEME
A garden wedding theme typically includes:
- Outdoor ceremony and/or reception
- Floral wedding invitations
- Greenery centerpieces and table runners
- Floral arrangements
- Botanical decor
- Airy wedding dress
- Free flowing bridesmaid dresses
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04 RUSTIC WEDDING THEME
A rustic wedding theme typically includes:
- Relaxed, casual ceremony and reception
- Plenty of floral arrangements and greenery
- Wooden furniture, signs, and décor
- Mason jars and mismatched vases
- Simple, natural, and earthy decorations
- Natural textures
- Rustic candles
- Simple and natural flowing wedding dress
- Marbled and Earth-toned florals for prints
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05 VINTAGE WEDDING THEME
A vintage wedding theme typically includes:
- Venue with classic architecture
- Antique furniture and décor
- Distressed, classic, and timeless décor
- Linen table runners and tabletop décor
- Brass cutlery and vintage bottles
- Vintage-inspired wedding dress and/or hair style
- Vintage-inspired bridesmaid dresses and/or hair styles
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06 FRENCH WEDDING THEME
A French provincial wedding theme typically includes:
- Vintage inspired décor
- Brass cutlery
- Pastel color palettes
- Embossed invitations
- Unstructured florals and trailing greenery
- Lace accessories
- Crystal mismatched bottles, bud vases, decanters, and chandeliers
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07 MODERN TROPICAL WEDDING THEME
A modern tropical wedding theme typically includes:
- Exotic floral arrangements
- Vibrant color palette
- Subtle tropical leaves
- Combination of fruits, greenery, and candles
- Pair natural and geometric pieces together
- Textured place settings
- Printed table runners
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UNIQUE WEDDING THEME COLORS FOR 2022
Here are some unique wedding theme colors to consider for your 2022 wedding:
- Black wedding theme
- Black and white combination
- Dark or navy blue
- Classic blue
- Navy, white, and gold
- Copper colors
- Greenery tones
- Dusty blue and blush
- Moss and blush
- Dusty rose
- Berry pinks
- Monochromatic color palette
- Terracotta and rust
- Champagne and neutral colors
- Bold jewel tones
HOW TO PICK A WEDDING THEME
When considering your wedding theme for your 2022 wedding, you’ll need to consider all of the following:
- A Venue
- The Color Theme
- Your Shared Interests
- The Season of Your Wedding
- Your Budget
Here are a few things to also keep in mind when choosing your 2022 wedding theme:
- Your wedding theme should stand out. Bring your cultural background to your wedding. Even if it’s a multicultural wedding. There are always ways to bring little detail to make it more unique to the couple.
- Your wedding theme should be personal. It should reflect both you and your spouse—and guests should walk in thinking this is so you!
- Your wedding theme should be easily recognized by guests. In other words, if guests have to ask what the wedding theme is, you’ve definitely missed the mark.
