themeless? colorless?

@E=mc no bridal party so yep..more ivory than white but I guess the issue I've ran into is that I don't have a color choice for the tables. Because I don't just want funky tables, and I don't want it to clash with nature. So no hot pink? Haha I guess we'll see what color stands out while choosing our handfasting colors and see how it fits into the decor ideas?

I think you should choose a color scheme.

Simple and classy is the style I am going for... Not sure if it's considered a theme though?!?! Colors are light pink, silver, black, white. I can see what you mean by no theme or colors and I think it makes sense and it sounds beautiful. We have no forests near us in Phoenix, AZ. Lol

@a&j i think that's tonight's decision making conversation with fh we'll figure out wtf we're doing, because I have to reserve all my linens soon

I bet phoenix is beautiful though

I don't like it when brides say their theme is 'wedding'. What does that mean? What does 'wedding' look like? Is my wedding not 'wedding' enough, because I picked a vintage/casual look to plan my decor?

Even if you don't have a specific 'theme', most brides still have a general look or feel they're going for. You want everything to work together...like you even said, you're not going to pick hot pink napkins, because it wouldn't fit the surroundings. And it sounds like you're gonna take some inspiration from celtic touches in your ceremony. So obviously you do have an idea of how you want things to look...maybe you don't want to call it a 'theme', but you have a vision.

I never said your wedding was less than mine for having a theme. I was saying I feel like mines not wedding enough because of the lack of coordination. There's a vision, but there's nothing I have to go off of because I feel like anything is too much for the setting im in

Just go with what you like. Should the tables have dark green tablecloths to blend in with the grassy nature? Or do you imagine them draped in a soft pink? You already have a gorgeous setting and it seems like a go with the flow attitude on it, there's really no right or wrong answer in this case. Using your handfasting ribbons as a color guide could be a good start.

I'd say people esp brides on WW confuse theme w/ overall feel or vibe. Not like a paper topic. Some people have clear themes w/ objectives & specific decore. Theme is just another word for adjectives to describe your wedding. For example little decore & outdoor background sounds natural & minimalist. Those are adjectives to describe your wedding. In short a theme. Kind of like I wear a dress & pumps to work everyday in an office. The theme would be "business casual." If I wore a suit to court I look "corporate." A theme is jusf a description which btw you have.

We didn't have a theme or colors. We made sure that the colors at the ceremony all went together, and that the colors at our at-home reception went together. (The reception right after the ceremony was at a restaurant, and we didn't add anything to the restaurant's own decorations.) But the colors at the at-home reception weren't exactly the same as those at the ceremony.

Well, if that's the case, then be it. Since you have forest as your backdrop, why not make your wedding a nature-themed one. Wear a white dress and a tiara made up of flowers. Find yourself getting wed juts like fairies do in movies. That would be really cool. =) I think I saw One heart Wedding did such.

I agree with Faran...I definitely have a vibe and mood I'd like to set, and I'll do so through certain colors, decor etc. But no theme.

I hate themes, so I don't see anything wrong with not having one. Themes are for birthday parties. Like Faran said, a theme is much different from having a "feel".

I think you already have a feel for your wedding with the forest backdrop and Celtic traditions. You don't need to go all matchy-matchy with colors... just draw them from what you're already doing. Someone mentioned having mocha colored tablecloths... I think that would look great for you. I could see those with some dark greens and ivory.

To answer your question about linens and such I would choose wart tones....cream, beige, sage, ....

I don't have colors or a theme, my flowers are wild local flowers and I don't have a bridal party. I have a feel/vibe that I would like to achieve.

Do what you want it's your and your fh wedding

*Should be warm tones....stupid tablet

I remember David Tutera talking about this and he said a theme wasn't necessary. It's about the vows and the celebration that follows doesn't need to be propped up by a theme. One reason many brides choose a theme and color scheme is because it makes it much easier to plan a party when traditional elements are being used, such as flowers, a cake and bridesmaid dresses. My FH and his GMs are wearing kilts, so I added little highland accents to the wedding, but nothing is really needed to complement his traditional attire. It can stand alone. My girls are wearing satin guava gowns so using gold as a color that runs through the wedding just made it easier when choosing their shoe color and jewelry. This is how themes and color schemes are developed. Even if you just choose a white dress and black tux, a color scheme will develop. You already have a Celtic theme in the early stages of development even if you don't call it that.

We don't have a theme. I think they're completely unnecessary. You don't need a color scheme either. As long as all the colors you have present go together it will look great.

We didn't have a color palette when I met with our florist or rentals person. But I did know what color flowers I wanted and I was drawn to the grays at the rentals appointment. From there I realized we DID have a color palette, but it really just kind of evolved.