Tips for Choosing A Wedding Theme

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Your wedding day should be "totally you." When your guests look back on this magical day, they should think, "Wow, that was totally them." The cow girl boots or the converse or the lovely details DIY'd by you -- your wedding day should scream YOU.

I see so many couples styling their wedding day after what's popular and what's "totally in" right now but that's not what your wedding day is all about. Your wedding day isn't just a platform to try and create a viral photo and it isn't a day to try and fit in.

It's your day to shine and it's the start of your life with your best friend.

So let's talk popular 2018 wedding themes:

2018 Trending Wedding Themes - Tips for Choosing A Wedding Theme - Wedding Inspiration - The Overwhelmed Bride

I LOVE finding unique wedding inspiration on wedding blogs and Pinterest -- that's why I'm a wedding blogger. And I love when couples see something and spin it to make it their own. But you've probably never planned a wedding before so that's where all of the fun wedding themes and wedding inspiration comes into play.

So here's my advice to you:

Click here to browse some of the 2018 trending wedding themes from Wedding Forward, choose the themes you both love, the ideas that speak to you and the inspiration that is "totally you" and create a wedding day that is all about you two, your likes, your loves and everything that showcases you and your love as a couple.

And do it because you love it, not because someone else said it was trendy.

2018 Trending Wedding Themes - Tips for Choosing A Wedding Theme - Wedding Inspiration - The Overwhelmed Bride

Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography

This Gatsby-themed engagement shoot, photographed by The Bride List preferred photographer Macy Marie Photography, took place in Downtown Iowa City and we are just drooling over the details! Simple yet so sophisticated, you can just see the love this couple has for each other and the beautiful accents bring it to perfection. If you're looking to have a Gatsby-themed wedding, then this is the perfect inspiration to get your planning started!

Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography
Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography
Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography
Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography
Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography
Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography
Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography
Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography
Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography
Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography
Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography
Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography
Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography
Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography
Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography
Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography
Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography
Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography
Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography
Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography
Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography
Gatsby-Themed Engagement Shoot in Downtown Iowa City by Macy Marie Photography

Downtown Iowa City, Iowa // Location
Macy Marie Photography // Photography
1-800 Flowers, Iowa City // Floral Design
Borrow My Vintage // Props + Rentals
Zephyr Weddings // Invitations
Hy-Vee // Cake Pops
Dillards // Bridal Gown
Hair & Makeup by Kailee // Hair + Makeup
Men's Wearhouse // Groom Attire

Storybook Themed Wedding Inspiration

There are so many wonderful love stories out there! So having a storybook themed wedding is a great idea! Check out our favorite ways to show off your love story, and tell us your love story below :)