If you are starting your wedding planning, you might be considering going with a themed affair.  As couples increasingly search for ways to make their weddings stand out from the “norm,” it is also becoming increasingly more common for couples to focus on a holiday theme with their wedding.  Here is a look at a few of the most popular holiday themes you might want to consider and a few things you might want to do to help bring your holiday theme to reality.

Christmas Wedding

Planning a Christmas wedding is becoming more popular for several reasons.  First, it is generally far easier to obtain the venue and service providers you want during the winter months than it is during the spring.  Second, the blanket of snow outdoors adds a lovely touch to your wedding as you and your guests stay snuggly warm indoors.  To help create the Christmas spirit, you might want to include the following items in your wedding décor:

· Holly
· Christmas wreaths
· Poinsettias (or other red and green flowers)

You might also have your bridesmaid’s wear dark red or green gowns - or, perhaps you can have your bridesmaids alternate between these two colors to really add to the holiday spirit.

Halloween Wedding

To plan a Halloween wedding, you will certainly want to add plenty of orange and black to your wedding décor.  Some items you might want to include would be:

· Pumpkins
· Cornucopias
· Traditional “scary” Halloween decorations

If you really want to take the theme to the next level, you might want to encourage your guests to wear costumes.  If you don’t want to go quite that far, you still might want to consider having your bridesmaids wear pumpkin-orange gowns to help tie your theme together.

Easter Wedding Theme

If you want to have a spring wedding, you may want to consider having an Easter theme.  You can bring your Easter themed wedding to life with the help of plenty of pastels, including blues, pinks, whites, yellows and other light colors.  Some items you might want to use in your décor include:

· Plenty of flowers
· Easter eggs
· Easter-themed favors, such as chocolates and other candies

Obviously, pastel-colored gowns for your bridesmaids would be the perfect complement to this theme.

Fourth of July Wedding Theme

If you are planning a summer wedding, you might want to plan a wedding with a Fourth of July theme.  Some items you might want to include in your décor would be:

· Red, white and blue flowers
· Sparklers and other fireworks as centerpieces an favors

You might even want to consider having your bridesmaids wear red, white and blue gowns and putting on a fireworks show as part of your reception entertainment.