| Theme weddings are all the rage today, and there | | | | A few wedding parties have gone so far as to |
| are any number of themes that will make your | | | | have a big-screen TV at the wedding reception, |
| wedding unique and memorable. If you want to | | | | tuned to a NASCAR race that coincides with the |
| create a fun theme, here are five suggestions | | | | event. Just make sure you turn down the sound |
| you might consider. | | | | for the official reception events. |
| 1. Mexican fiesta. Think of how fun it will be to | | | | 4. Wild West Theme. This can be loads of fun. |
| have a reception that features a piñata, and | | | | Think of how great it will be to have your |
| to have decorations such as Santa Fe blankets on | | | | reception area dressed up to resemble a saloon in |
| the walls. Think how great it will be to serve | | | | the Old West. You can ask some dancers to put |
| Mexican dishes to your guests. You will also want | | | | on a toned-down burlesque show. As for the |
| to include some Mexican music to really drive | | | | food, it could include items such as meatloaf, |
| home the theme! | | | | steak and potatoes, and so on. |
| 2. Hawaiian theme. A lot of people have done this | | | | 5. Animal Themes. This covers a lot of territory, |
| one, but there's a good reason. It's lively, fun and | | | | because usually an animal focuses on a certain |
| colorful. You'll want to give out leis as wedding | | | | type of animal. For instance, there are wedding |
| favors for the guests. Also, at the reception, you | | | | centering around a family pet, such as the bride's |
| can serve tropical fruits such as pineapple, and of | | | | cat or dog or horse. Another example would be, if |
| course, have tropical drinks, complete with those | | | | the couple has a passion for the sea, then the |
| decorative umbrellas. | | | | theme could revolve around ocean life. |
| 3. NASCAR Theme. This is a bit on the unusual | | | | Another popular animal theme revolves around |
| side, but it's a theme that is sure to keep your | | | | butterflies. This is a great one if you want to |
| wedding and reception memorable. And it's | | | | include lots of color throughout the ceremony and |
| especially great if everyone knows that the | | | | the reception. Or a fun concept, given the nature |
| couple enjoys racing. There is a world of | | | | of a wedding, would be a "Birds & the Bees" |
| possibilities. Decorations could include checkered | | | | theme. This would be good for a black and yellow |
| flags, toy cars, checkered streamers, and even | | | | theme--and would work well in the summer time. |
| numbers of favorite drivers and their cars. | | | | There are lots of things you could do with that |
| In fact, if the married couple prefers one driver | | | | idea on the wedding cake, and you could include |
| over the others, you could even decorate with a | | | | various honey-based snacks as part of the |
| motif that emphasizes that driver. This is a truly | | | | reception food. |
| casual theme that works well with normal, "every | | | | There are lots more creative ideas you could use |
| guy" foods such as pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, | | | | for your wedding theme. Just remember you |
| submarine sandwiches, nachos , just about any | | | | never have to stick with what's already be done. |
| food that you associate with summer time and | | | | Use your imagination and make your wedding day |
| the outdoors. | | | | your own. |