How to Choose the Perfect Theme for Your Wedding
Because your theme should feel like you — just a little more fabulous
Let’s get one thing straight: you don’t need a wedding theme to have a beautiful day. But choosing the right theme — or as we like to say, a styling direction — can help bring your entire celebration together and make decision-making so much easier.
At M.Ingle Events, we help couples shape and refine their wedding style so that it feels timeless, cohesive, and unmistakably them. Whether you’re drawn to minimalist chic, garden romance or something a little more whimsical, here’s how to find a theme that fits.
1. Start with You
Before diving into Pinterest boards and colour swatches, take a moment to consider what feels like you as a couple. Think about:
Your personal style (laid-back? glam? eclectic?)
Your go-to dinner party vibe
Favourite holiday destinations
Shared hobbies or passions
A theme shouldn’t be something you copy — it should reflect your story.
2. Think Location and Season First
Your venue and wedding date can (and should) inform your theme. A vineyard wedding in autumn lends itself beautifully to warm tones and rustic styling, while a summer seaside ceremony might suit a coastal luxe or Mediterranean vibe.
Rather than fighting your venue’s character, let it inspire your colour palette, textures and tone.
3. Mood Over Motif
When we say “theme,” we don’t mean fancy dress or over-the-top Pinterest concepts. What we’re really talking about is the mood of your day. Romantic. Playful. Elegant. Earthy. Modern. Vintage. Bohemian. Luxe.
Nailing your mood helps you make consistent choices across styling, stationery, florals, attire, and even music. It’s the golden thread that ties it all together.
4. Create a Style Board (But Keep It Focused)
Mood boards are a brilliant way to visualise your theme — but it’s easy to get carried away. Our advice? Pick 5–7 core images that capture the feeling you want your wedding to evoke. This will help your planner, florist and stylist understand your vision clearly.
At M.Ingle Events, we create professional concept decks to help couples (and their vendors) see the big picture from the very beginning.
5. Don’t Force a Theme to Fit Everything
Not every detail has to match perfectly — in fact, a little contrast can bring personality and depth to your styling. The most memorable weddings feel authentic, not overly curated. If you're into vintage books and modern lighting? We’ll help you make it work.
Still Unsure? That’s Where We Come In
Choosing a theme can feel overwhelming, especially when you're balancing ideas from magazines, friends and family. But you don’t have to figure it out alone.
At M.Ingle Events, we specialise in translating your personality and story into a wedding experience that looks and feels just right — no cookie-cutter vibes, and no pressure to follow trends that don’t serve you.
Let’s create a theme that tells your story in the most beautiful way possible. Get in touch today to start planning.