Themed weddings: yay or nay?

There are people who have hobbies, and there are people who have passions. The latter are usually impossible to tear away from what they love. In that sense, we’re not talking about the kind of people who play tennis twice a summer and then feel like Dominic Thiem himself. We’re talking more about those who spend every day in the pasture with their beloved horse and then quickly swap their riding boots for sneakers for their date with their fiancé afterward. Men and women with serious passions love what they do: They enjoy their evening music rehearsals with the town band or can’t start their day without their yoga affirmations by the lake. Do you recognize yourself in this dedication? Then you might be part of the Mottohochzeit team:

A theme for the wedding? Absolutely, yay!

People with passions integrate them into every aspect of their lives. Partners are convinced to let dogs sleep in bed with them. And coworkers can hardly resist the sweet temptations that a certain amateur pastry chef bakes every Sunday to kick off the new workweek. It’s precisely these people—who bring their hobbies, passions, and the things closest to their hearts with them wherever they go (both figuratively and sometimes literally: Do you know Christian, the “cat guy” from Bregenz, who brings his Scottish Fold kittens to bars? He’d definitely throw the best cat-themed wedding party ever!)—who should be hosting themed weddings.

It sounds cliché, but it’s true: “Only those who are on fire themselves can ignite a fire in others.” After all, your guests should be just as enthusiastic about your theme as you are. Only when everyone gets involved will the whole concept feel cohesive, authentic, and truly cool!

Then it won’t matter whether you ask your guests to show up in rockabilly outfits, whether you’re hosting a wedding in your favorite color—blue—or whether your theme is “A Sea of Love” and you’re taking all your guests to a beach in Italy to match.

The 3 biggest advantages. A themed wedding…

1. brings structure to the wedding schedule,
2. shows what makes you special as a couple and what you love most,
3. It's fun!

A "no" to the motto, but a "yes" to love

Of course, at first glance, this might sound like couples planning a traditional wedding without a theme have no passions or even a spark of spirit. But that’s not the case at all! Just because you don’t want to commit to a specific theme doesn’t mean your wedding can’t follow certain guidelines.

You can still incorporate certain styles—such as Bohemian or Romantic Boho. The style that suits you can be reflected in the stationery, your wedding outfits, or the room decorations without imposing too many restrictions on your guests or your schedule. And when you free yourselves from themes and guidelines, you can focus more on the romantic part of the wedding: the love between the two of you as a couple. Isn’t that really theme enough?

The 3 biggest advantages of a classic wedding without a theme...

1. gives your guests more freedom when it comes to outfits and such,
2. does not entail any additional costs or organizational tasks,
3. It gives us a clear view of you as a couple!
   

By the way, here are a few ideas for a special wedding.