Coming up with your own wedding theme depends solely on the kind of wedding you and your fiance would like for yourselves. There is no right or wrong in making your choice, as the wedding theme you will ultimately pick is a personal choice between you and your hubby-to-be.

Some of our country’s top designers have regarded the following as this year’s most popular wedding themes:

Vintage Wedding Theme
They’re not called the “classics” for nothing. This year, expect to see a return to traditional wedding influences, to old school designs ans such. You can opt to have touches of it in certain aspects of your wedding – i.e. your reception styling, your gown, your favors, and so on.

Outdoor or Location Weddings
With the fun and laidback vibe they exude, outdoor or location weddings have become increasingly popular over the years. The options are endless – but in keeping with the current trends, you might want to use vintage vases and centerpieces, fresh-cut flowers from the garden, and lots of outdoor ambient lights.

A Splash of Color
Say goodbye to your pastel colors and muted tones of old, and make way for rich gem colors such as amber, navy, turquoise, and plum. Or, for a bit of understated drama a contradiction of sorts, we know), why not go for metallic colors such as gunmetal, copper, or bronze? Oh, and if you’re adventurous enough, you might also want to consider going black. It’s elegant, striking, and dramatic, all at the same time.

Eye-catching Detail
Get to combine several trends at once. Consider paisley, toile, damask, gingham, and other patterns that pop. Colorful patterns such as these are certainly in this year. Choose patterned overlays for your tables to add a little extra something to the room, brocade fabrics for your gowns, or have your invitations done up in bright and colorful designs. What’s particularly nice about this trend is that you get to play around with your color palette, but still maintain a certain cohesion in your overall look.

Creative Event Styling
You can also play around with creative event styling depending on where your wedding ceremony reception will be. From colorful lamps and shades, to fairy lights and chandeliers. You can also add a touch of whimsy and fantasy to your special day. And, on the off-chance you’re using a photo booth at the reception, it might be a good idea to ask them to have set-up with colorful backdrops and props in order to make it a little bit more fun.

Signature Food and Drink Stations
On another note, while sit-down dinners and buffets are standard fare at receptions, couples who want to introduce a degree of unique flavor and style might want to consider signature food stations and drinks. Both are currently gaining popularity as it allows the couple to introduce a little extra ‘oomph’ to the event. Similarly, you might want to chuck the cupcake and dessert bars, and opt to let your guests eat cake, literally. Simple, classic two-tiered cakes are the front runners for this year’s favorite cake design. You can also use the cakes themselves as a unique twist to your traditional centerpiece, by substituting the vase for a one-tiered cake in the flavor of your choice.

Local Honeymoons
But what about after the wedding? Another top trend for weddings this year is to have your honeymoon locally. There’s no shortage of in-country honeymoon-worthy options, proof positive that you don’t have to travel all across the world for a fabulous honeymoon spot. After all, won’t it be about the company and not the location?